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BR Rapid is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, a high-quality rapid transit mode for buses.
Baton Rouge, LA
Joined January 2025
Construction Update: 22nd St. bus pads & bus platforms are complete so you can see the level boarding of the BRapid service. On Plank Rd., all but 2 bus station platforms are complete, and the contractor is continuing to overlay the roadway & add striping. https://t.co/jNc0vGnGYA
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#BRapid will connect riders to neighborhoods, employment centers, medical facilities & major destinations. It will promote revitalization on Plank Rd by supporting small businesses. This map shows the #BRapid route & station locations. Learn more at https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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Progress continues on the #BRapid Plank Road corridor with permanent striping between Airline Hwy & Erie St. Permanent road signs for this section of Plank and N. 22nd St will be next. Please drive safely & proceed with caution. Learn more about BRapid at https://t.co/jNc0vGn992.
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#BRapid will offer Real-Time Arrival Information Displays at all stations. These systems provide passengers with updates including estimated arrival times, delays & service alerts. Visit https://t.co/0gUce7W85J to keep up-to-date with our progress and follow us here for updates!
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Road rehabilitation work along the #BRpaid corridor (Plank Rd., N. 22nd St., Florida Blvd., and Nicholson Dr.) is implementing improvements that restore more of the drain inlet opening size that improves drainage flow during rain events. Learn more at https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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Easy as Pie -- #BRapid will offer platform-level boarding & pre-boarding fare collection to streamline the process & keep buses running on time. BRapid will also be LA's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system! Visit https://t.co/0gUce7VAgb to keep up-to-date with our progress.
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[2 of 2] Construction Update: Patching work in the middle lanes between Clayton Street & Erie Street is underway. Contractors expect to install the first layer of asphalt between Clayton and Erie the week of October 13th. Learn more about #BRapid at https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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[1 of 2] Construction Update: We will soon install the final layer of asphalt on Plank Rd from Airline Hwy to Evangeline St. Milling to remove asphalt in the final section of Plank between Erie St & Bellvale St is now underway. Learn more about #BRapid: https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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#BRapid will offer an express route with fewer stops along Plank Road to help people to their destinations faster. The route will feature enhanced bus stops and shelters, including landscaping. Bookmark our website to keep up-to-date with our progress: https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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Construction Update: Progress continues on the #BRapid bus rapid transit route on Florida Boulevard in the eastbound direction, where crews are working on sidewalks, drainage, and curbs between I-110 and 13th Street. Learn more about BRapid at https://t.co/0gUce7VAgb.
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#BRapid will be LA's first Bus Rapid Transit system & will include on-board technology that changes traffic-signal timing to give buses priority at intersections. This will allow buses to bypass traffic & get you to home or work faster. Keep up-to-date: https://t.co/0gUce7VAgb
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#BRapid Plank-Nicholson Project Update: [4 of 4] Florida St.: Work on the westbound side is nearly complete and the contractor expects to begin work on the eastbound sidewalks next week. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/lQVHQz6A3j.
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#BRapid Plank-Nicholson Project Update: [3 of 4] Plank Rd (Airline to Evangeline): The contractor is currently working to install the electrical equipment at the bus stations. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/lQVHQz6A3j.
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#BRapid Plank-Nicholson Project Update: [2 of 4] Plank Rd (Evangeline to Erie): Sidewalk work is almost complete on the southbound side. Once complete, the contractor will begin work on the northbound sidewalks. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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#BRapid Plank-Nicholson Project Updates: [1 of 4] The Nicholson Drive in-road bus pads have been installed for the BRapid service. Construction on the back-of-curb work is currently planned to begin after football season. Learn more at https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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Connecting Neighborhoods and People -- #BRapid will connect North Baton Rouge, downtown & the LSU campus by providing high-quality, high-frequency & high-capacity transit service to address the transportation needs of residents and workers. Learn more at https://t.co/0gUce7VAgb.
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This week, work on the #BRapid Project begins on Nicholson while progress continues on the WB side of Florida Blvd. with construction beginning soon on the EB side. On Plank Rd., work will begin soon on curbs & sidewalks between Erie & Evangeline. https://t.co/0gUce7VAgb
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#BRapid will offer brand new electric buses that are zero emission. At 35 feet in length and with 32-passenger seating capacity and 28-passenger standing capacity there will be room for all. Bookmark this page to keep up-to-date with our progress: https://t.co/0gUce7W85J.
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Work on the #MOVEBR Plank/Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit project is continuing for the next two weeks westbound on Florida Blvd. toward I-110. This is part of the route for the future #BRapid transit service that will be operated by @BTRCATS. Learn more at https://t.co/jNc0vGn992.
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