AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRT Construction at University Station
Beginning the first week of November through summer 2027, construction will begin on the new Bailey Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Station located at University Station. During construction, some bus stops will be temporarily relocated, and pedestrian access to the University Loop will be detoured .
Passengers traveling on Routes 19, 5, and 81 should review the temporary boarding locations below before traveling to University Station.
Temporary Bus Stop Locations
Routes 5 and 81
- Buses will board and drop off passengers at a temporary marked bus stop located 15 feet east of the current stop.
- Look for the “Buses Stop Here” sign and wait at that location.
Route 19
- Buses will board and drop off passengers at the entrance to University Rail Station.
- Look for the Route 19 signs located directly in front of the station doors and wait there for your bus.
Pedestrian Access to the University Loop
Passengers walking to the University Loop from the Park and Ride must follow the temporary pedestrian detour during construction.
- Use the crosswalk in front of the University Loop.
- Enter University Station through the entrance located across from Wendy’s.
- Follow posted signs for pedestrian access and remain on designated walkways.
Accessibility Information
Passengers who require elevator access to University Rail Station have two options:
- Kiss & Ride entrance: Enter the Rail Station through the entrance near the Kiss & Ride, (accessible parking lot) located southeast of the station near Main Circle and Hayes Road.
- Pedestrian detour: Follow the posted signs directing passengers along the accessible pedestrian route.
Passengers who need accessible boarding or additional assistance should allow extra time to navigate the temporary arrangements.
Schedules and Service Alerts
Before traveling, passengers are encouraged to check the latest schedules and sign up for Metro Alerts for updates that may affect their trip.
- Bus schedules: https://metro.nfta.com/schedules/routes
- Metro Alerts: https://metro.nfta.com/alerts
We appreciate your patience and understanding as construction moves forward. The Bailey Ave BRT project and the associated improvements to sidewalks, traffic signals, and the roadway will provide better transit service and repair public infrastructure in ways that will support further investment in the communities along the corridor.
We apologize for any inconvenience these temporary changes may cause and thank our passengers for following posted signs and instructions to help ensure safe and efficient access to transit services.
For more information on the Bailey Ave BRT project, please visit the project page here.
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