What is Advanced Rapid Transit (ART)?
Advanced Rapid Transit, or ART, is a high-quality, modern public transportation system that’s designed to move more people faster and farther.
ART systems deliver fast, frequent, and reliable public transit service, with vehicles traveling in dedicated lanes outside regular traffic, using bus-friendly traffic signals, and offering off-board fare collection options for faster boarding.
An effective ART system is an important component to improving frequency and reliability, offering passenger comfort and more equitable access to affordable public transportation options.
The region’s first ART corridor, the VIA Rapid Green Line, connects points from the North and South sides. A second proposed ART corridor, the VIA Rapid Silver Line, connects the East and West sides.
Learn more about both lines by clicking below.
Benefits
- Pay before you board
- Reliable 10- to 15-minute service all day
- Bus-friendly traffic signals
- Real-time route information
- Boarding for people with all abilities
- Level and all-door boarding
- Connects more people to more places
- Provides a reliable alternative
- Delivers access to key destinations