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Coming Soon to the I-15 Corridor. Welcome to. What is Rapid ?. Rapid is an exciting new transit service that provides high frequency, limited-stop trips, all day, seven days a week . Bus Rapid Transit.
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What is Rapid? Rapid is an exciting new transit service that provides high frequency, limited-stop trips, all day, seven days a week
Bus Rapid Transit Rapid Route 235 is the first of several Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services to be implemented in the San Diego region. Partnership between MTS, Caltrans, and SANDAG BRT is becoming increasingly popular in urban communities because it offers many of the features offered by rail-based transit
Rapid Vehicle Amenities • Designed for maximum comfort • Forward-facing cushioned seats • Greater suspension for a smoother ride • More natural light • All vehicles will accept on-board cash payments and Compass Cards
Rapid Station Amenities • Lighted shelters with seating and real-time, next arrival electronic signage • Convenient Park & Ride lots at Escondido, Del Lago, Rancho Bernardo, and Sabre Springs Transit Stations • Iconic Downtown stations will feature new landscaping, wider sidewalks, and monument signs at each end of the block
Frequency Rapid 235 - During peak-hour commutes, service will be every 15 minutes. During off-peak hours and on weekends, service will be every 30 minutes. RapidExpress 280 and 290 areweekday, peak-hour services with 10 trips south in the morning and 11 trips north in the evening.
Travel Times Riding Rapid is much faster than current all-day services along the corridor. Before Rapid, riding from Escondido to Downtown required a transfer and frequent stops off the freeway. Riders can expect time savings of up to one hour
Rapid Service • Rapid 235 • Nine stops between Escondido and Downtown • Uses the I-15 Express Lanes • Rapid Express • Routes are competitive with travel times in cars • Routes 280 and 290 stop just once and travel Downtown via State Route 163
Rapid Fares Rapid can save you a lot of money Plus a one-time $2 fee for a new Compass Card Valid youth or senior/disabled/Medicare ID required for discount passes
Where Can I Go On Rapid? Add destinations photos
Social Media • Frequent news available on Twitter and Facebook • Photo competition on Instagram coming soon • Connect with Rapid through @sdmts
Future Rapid Services Over the next few years, Rapid will continue to expand to provide a robust network of transit choices