Birmingham Xpress (BX) is a bus rapid transit service in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It is operated by BJCTA and serves a corridor between the Woodlawn neighborhood and Birmingham Crossplex. Construction began in December 2020, with full service beginning in the fall of 2022. The system uses buses powered by compressed natural gas on a route featuring dedicated lanes and transit signal priority.
History In 2015, a $20 million TIGER grant was awarded to Birmingham by the Federal Transit Administration. A combination of federal and local funding for the $64 million project allowed construction to commence in late 2020 and Xpress service began on September 22, 2022. After opening, the service operated fare-free until the end of 2022.
Operations
Stations The route runs northeast–southwest through Birmingham. The eighteen stations include covered platforms, with level boarding, a ticketing kiosk, arrival signage, and bike racks.
+List of stationsStopsNotable places nearby and notesWoodlawn Transit CenterWoodlawnWest WoodlawnNorth AvondaleAvondaleAvondaleSloss FurnaceSloss FurnaceCentral StationBirmingham station, McWane Science CenterRailroad ParkRailroad ParkMedical CenterUAB, UAB HospitalChildren's HospitalChildren's of Alabama, Regions FieldUAB ParksideUABMemorial Park Memorial Park Recreation CenterTitusvilleElmwoodNorth TitusvilleElmwood CemeteryWest End West End Walking TrailPrinceton Princeton Baptist Medical CenterRickwood-RisingRickwood FieldCrossplex Transit CenterBirmingham CrossPlex, Bill Harris Arena
Headways + Time5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12P 1P 2P 3P 4P 5P 6P 7P 8P 9P 10P 11:30P Weekdays30 15 30 15 30 Saturday 120 30Sunday colspan=19
Buses The Birmingham Xpress system uses New Flyer XN40 buses powered by compressed natural gas. They feature on-board bicycle racks, free Wi-Fi, and accessibility features including level boarding and self-securing wheelchair parking.
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