Travel patterns have changed since the pandemic and over the two decades since PRT last made network-level changes. Ridership has returned more during midday, evenings, and weekends than during peak commuting hours. At the same time, some routes are underused while others are overcrowded. BLR aligns service with today’s demand by introducing meaningful network-level adjustments to improve frequency, reliability, and connections across the region.

Riders and operators told us the first draft changed too much, too fast. They asked for fewer disruptions, stronger Downtown access, and better off-peak service. The second draft reflects that feedback by scaling back changes and preserving strong, familiar routes

Demand for transit in our region exceeds the funding, staffing, and operational capacity we’re able to provide. With more than 16,000 riders offering input on this project to date, it’s clear that riders don’t want us to wait to fix today’s problems. By focusing on improving service quality where transit demand already exists, we can enhance the rider experience and attract more people to the system. We believe ridership will grow if we deliver more frequent service where it’s needed most.

BLR improves frequency, reliability, and seven-day service, particularly outside traditional commuting hours where demand has grown. It prioritizes equity, strengthens connections to key destinations, and creates a flexible network that can adapt as resources allow.