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Ride the Rapid Route A!
Madison's first ever bus rapid transit line is now running. Board Routes A, B and F at new BRT stations. Make sure to have your Fast Fare ready to scan upon boarding. See you on the bus!
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Metro is experiencing issues with fleet availability.
Some trips may be late or cancelled. Riders of potentially impacted trips are encouraged to take alternate trips at this time.
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Set up your Fast Fare account!
Metro's new Fast Fare system is now live! To begin, set up your online account here.
How to Ride Videos
There are a number of new features of Metro's new bus rapid transit system that will make it easier than ever to travel through the community.
Watch these short videos to learn more!
Navigating Left Turns
Learn how to navigate left turns as a motorist with the new bus-only lanes.
Bus-Only Traffic Lanes
See how buses move around BRT stations and using bus-only lanes.
Getting to Stations
With larger crosswalks and retimed pedestrian lights, it is easy to get to BRT stations located in the center of the street.
Larger Buses
New buses are 60% larger than Metro's standard bus allowing more riders to comfortably ride at one time.
Additional Doors
To make it quicker and easier to board, riders will be able to board at additional doors in the middle and rear of the bus. To allow for boarding at any BRT station, doors are located on both sides of the bus.
Articulated Feature
New buses bend at the center to make it easier to move around tight corners.
Center Seating Area
Check out what's it like to sit in the "bendy" part of the bus.
New Mobility Device Securement Feature
Buses feature a new securement device that allows those in wheelchairs to secure themselves.
Watch Testimonial Video (Green Bay)
Watch Testimonial Video (Milwaukee)
Bike Racks Inside the Bus
To make it quicker and easier to board with a bike, racks are located in the back of the bus.
Metro has launched a new fare system that makes riding the bus faster, easier, and more convenient.
Features include:
- Online accounts with reloadable smartcards
- Pay as you go fare capping discounts
- Half price fares for youth, seniors, those with disabilities and low income
- Ticket vending machines at BRT stations
- Board and tap at any bus door when boarding at a BRT station
