Pierce Transit is in the process of identifying the next corridor for investment in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The Stream BRT System Expansion Study is analyzing four potential corridors to determine which one is the best option for our second Stream BRT line. The four corridors under consideration were chosen because they:
Have high existing ridership.
Connect Regional Growth Centers with high numbers of people and jobs.
Have high potential for future growth.
The four corridors are:
Corridor A(current Route 2)
Corridor B(current Route 3)
Corridor C (Segment of current Route 402 from Pierce County Airport to Downtown Puyallup)
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners selected Stream as the name for Pierce County’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Since the name was chosen for an entire BRT system, it will apply to the line planned for Route 1, as well as future Pierce Transit BRT projects on Routes 2, 3, 4 and 402.
Communities across the country are transforming their key bus corridors by implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). These systems are designed to carry large numbers of riders with greater speed, reliability, and frequency than standard fixed-route buses.
Pierce Transit completed the planning and design of its first Stream BRT corridor, which will operate on Pacific Avenue/SR 7 from downtown Tacoma to Spanaway. Service is expected to begin in 2026.
Characteristics of Stream are shown to the right
Key elements of the project include:
Assessing each corridor, including ridership patterns, opportunities for transit priority (e.g., bus lanes, bus signals), and future growth potential (e.g., new housing, jobs, or destinations).
Creating an equity-focused list of evaluation criteria to analyze and compare the corridors.
Gathering feedback from the public and a Technical Advisory Committee including representatives from the local jurisdictions, major employers, public health agencies, and business associations.
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Stream BRT Expansion Study Survey
You know these corridors well, whether you take the bus, drive, walk, or ride a bicycle. Please provide input for new BRT Corridors A through D. This will help define each corridor’s service design as we move into the evaluation phase.
Before you begin, please tell us your ZIP Code.
Take the Stream BRT Expansion Study Survey
for a chance to win one of five ORCA cards valued at $20! This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
