The largest frequent transit network in the Carolinas
In prior RTA communications, we have applauded the official launch of BRT construction in Raleigh, as well as the success of the region’s expanding frequent transit network.
For this week’s briefing and blog, we want to formally recognize the shared success of the region’s transit community — agencies, professional staff, elected leaders, partners, and the public — in the steady creation and expansion of our metropolitan frequent transit network.
The City of Raleigh’s GoRaleigh system is the largest frequent network in the region — and the Carolinas. There are now around 50 center-line miles of streets served by GoRaleigh with high-frequency service.
As of April 2026, the Triangle area will have the third-largest high-frequency transit network in the entire southeastern US, behind only South Florida (Greater Miami) and Atlanta. There are now more than 100- center-line miles of streets served by high-frequency service across our market.
The regional business community thanks our elected officials and professional staff across the Triangle for their leadership, persistence, and service to their community and region in the continued expansion of enhanced transit. There are multiple BRT projects underway in the region in various stages of development, from planning to construction. RTA continues to support the rapid, steady completion of the entire regional interconnected 10 corridor BRT system, in concert with our growing frequent network, and we are looking to accelerate the I-40/RDU airport exchange station and I-40 BRT investments which will link the region’s BRT corridors together. Read more in this week’s blog.
Ongoing legislative and policy items
RTA continues to support a sustainable business model for infrastructure at RDU, improved funding mechanisms for statewide highway and transportation revenues, as well a complementary local option to fund roads and streets in area counties. In addition, we continue to pursue a method of accelerating Capital Boulevard freeway construction in northern Wake County. Feel free to contact me directly about any of these or other RTA 2026 policy initiatives and focus areas.
Thank you for your ongoing membership and partnership. I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Let’s get moving.
Joe
