Northern Virginia Transportation Authority unveils draft plan for Bus Rapid Transit system, it includes several Alexandria routes
ALX now / By Ryan Belmore
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) has launched a Draft Action Plan for a regionally connected Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that could significantly enhance transit options in Alexandria and throughout Northern Virginia.
The plan identifies up to 28 potential BRT routes across the region, with several directly serving Alexandria or connecting the city to neighboring jurisdictions.
Alexandria is already positioned to benefit from NVTA’s investment in BRT, with the organization having committed more than $880 million toward five BRT segments regionwide, including projects within the city.
The draft plan builds on existing BRT investments to create a comprehensive regional system providing fast, frequent, and reliable transit service. The goal is to improve all-day transit service, reduce congestion, and better connect key destinations throughout Northern Virginia and into Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Seven of the proposed routes would directly serve the City of Alexandria: Metroway, Duke Street Transitway, West End Transitway, Route 7, Glebe Road, Beltway South, and Little River Turnpike.