Issue link: http://townofcary.uberflip.com/i/791958
Bus Rapid Transit and the Wake County Transit Plan The Wake County Transit Plan (WCTP) provides a broad set of transit expansion plans for Wake County, including bus rapid transit (BRT) service between the Cary Depot and downtown Raleigh. BRT is bus service designed and operated to provide a level of service comparable to a rail-transit technology, with more frequent service, fewer stops, and dedicated transit right-of-way. BRT systems also typically have more stop ameni es similar to rail sta ons. The Cary to Raleigh BRT route is proposed to provide frequencies at 15 minutes or be er all day. In addi on to the BRT corridor, the WCTP includes a significant expansion in tradi onal bus routes throughout the county, providing more connec ons between Wake County municipali es and des na on centers. These new tradi onal bus routes would have expanded service hours from what is currently available, provide service seven days a week, and have 15-, 30-, or 60-minute frequencies throughout the day. The WCTP also includes commuter rail service between Durham and downtown Raleigh which is proposed to have a stop in downtown Cary. Commuter rail service would operate during peak hours. Funding Funding is proposed to be provided by exis ng sources and new sources. The WCTP includes proposed funding from a 1/2-cent sales tax and other local sources including vehicle registra on and rental car taxes. Local general funds would also con nue to be needed to fund local bus services and the WCTP proposes a modest annual increase in local transit funding of 2.5 percent per year. Federal and state contribu ons would provide significant contribu ons as well. BRT and commuter rail are projected to be 50 percent funded by federal funds. The WCTP also includes farebox and long-term bond proceeds. GoCary funding will con nue to be provided through local contribu ons, farebox revenue, and state and federal matching funds. For routes that cross out of Cary to provide links to other Triangle communi es, local contribu ons will be sought from neighboring municipali es that benefit from the new connec ons. Planned Transit Routes Map The map on the following page shows the future plan for transit service in Cary. This map includes exis ng GoCary and GoTriangle bus routes plus long-term GoCary recommenda ons and WCTP bus routes. The map also shows the Durham to Raleigh commuter rail route and the Cary to Raleigh BRT route that are part of the WCTP. TRANSIT ELEMENT 241