DENVER ( KDVR ) — The first of 32 planned bus stop arches was installed Tuesday on East Colfax Avenue, marking a milestone for a project aimed at having Bus Rapid Transit begin operating along the thoroughfare in 2027.
The flagship arch is located on the eastbound BRT station platform located at East Colfax Avenue and Franklin Street.
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The Department of Transporation and Infrastructure said that, once up-and-running, the BRT will offer all-day rides on the busy street with enhanced driver amenities and a dedicated travel lane in each direction.
The project also aims to shorten travel times for transit riders commuting between Denver and Aurora, providing a connection between the neighboring cities.
The installed steel arch is 21 feet tall, 87 feet long and can be “easily seen” and recognized from a distance, according to DOTI, which said the arches will also provide transit riders with a canopy for comfort and shade.
BRT Project provided with local, federal funds
The East Colfax BRT project has received around $280 million in total funds , including $88 million from Denver, $28.4 million from the Denver Regional Council of Government and $14 million from Aurora.
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The BRT project has also received $150 million in federal funding — the maximum allowed the discretionary grant category…