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Photos: A ride on Madison's Bus Rapid Transit system
Jason Hendrickson, who has been a Madison Metro driver for nine years, maneuvers his articulated, electric rapid transit bus around Capitol Square on Tuesday.
Passengers on Tuesday wait for a rapid transit bus to arrive at the Baldwin Street station on East Washington Avenue.
Riders on the city's new bus rapid transit system can purchase fares via a machine that spits out Metro Fast Fare cards or by downloading an app on their phone.
Tom Lynch, director of transportation for the city of Madison, explains the new Bus Rapid Transit system to city officials and media prior to a demonstration ride from the isthmus to the city's Far West Side.
Ald. Derek Field, who represents part of Madison's East Side, shows off a new Metro Fast Fare card, that will be used by many on the new Bus Rapid Transit system that goes live Sept. 22. Riders can also use an app on their smartphone or purchase a one-time ticket at a bus stop kiosk.
City and elected officials board an electric rapid transit bus on Tuesday at the Baldwin Street station as part of a demonstration ride.
The new buses on the Bus Rapid Transit route are equipped with machines that allow riders to scan their phone, one-time ticket or a Metro Fast Fare card.
An electric bus pauses Tuesday at a BRT stop along State Street.
Tom Lynch, transportation director for the city of Madison, explains details of the the Bus Rapid Transit system and the new electric buses used on the route. Members of the City Council, city officials and members of the media rode the bus Tuesday as part of a demonstration.
Tom Lynch, transportation director of the city of Madison, holds onto a strap as a new electric bus makes its way along University Avenue Tuesday.
The electric buses used on the new Bus Rapid Transit system are articulated, can hold 50% more passengers and have interior bike racks.
An articulated electric bus makes the turn Tuesday on to Junction Road from the Mineral Point Road off ramp.
A charging system lowers onto the roof of an electric bus at a terminal on Junction Road. Batteries are fully charged overnight, but buses use the terminals at the end of routes to add supplemental power.
Jason Hendrickson has been driving for Madison Metro for the past nine years but like all other drivers is getting used to new electric buses and dedicated lanes that will improve commute times for riders. Hendrickson was at the helm Tuesday during a demonstration ride for city officials and media to experience the Bus Rapid Transit system that goes live Sept. 22.
This station at Westfield Road is one of many along Mineral Point Road on Madison's Far West Side.
