City's bus rapid transit gaining speed; December launch expected

Oklahoma City is one step closer to having its first bus rapid transit (BRT) service.

Passenger platforms are being built; most of the 40-foot, natural gas-powered buses have been delivered; and bus drivers are being trained to operate those buses. The city is also in the process of hiring about 40 positions specifically for the new bus service, aptly named RAPID.

The BRT route will make traveling more convenient for residents living and working along the 9.5-mile route, which sports a $29 million price tag. It will be paid for through a U.S. Department of Transportation grant and matching dollars from the city.

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