Fairfax County Government

Richmond Highway BRT Project to Enter Engineering Phase

Richmond Highway BRT Project to Enter Engineering Phase

QUICK SUMMARY

  • The federal government has approved the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit project to enter the Engineering Phase.
  • The project features a 7.4-mile dedicated bus lane from Huntington Metro Station to Fort Belvoir, aiming to improve transit frequency and reliability, and reduce traffic congestion.
  • Expected to be operational by late 2031 with an estimated cost of $937 million, the project includes nine stations, in addition to pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
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