Tulsa Transit plans feasibility study

Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Oct 12, 2006 by Journal Record Staff

Tulsa Transit's board of directors has approved a six-month feasibility study on commuter rail and bus rapid transit between downtown Tulsa and downtown Broken Arrow.

"This has been a topic of discussion for many years in both Tulsa and Broken Arrow, but until this time, there has not been a serious feasibility study," said Bill Cartwright, Tulsa Transit general manager.

Lockwood Andrews & Newman will conduct the study.

"Tulsa is really an ideal candidate for a successful transportation system, be that by rail on the existing line, or other alternative systems," said Timothy J. Schmidt, operations manager with Lockwood Andrews and Newman. "Our study will include a detailed overview of station options, potential users of the system and costs associated with the various options."

Six public hearings are planned. The first public hearing is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Central Library's Aaronson Auditorium.