The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) proposes to implement bus rapid transit (BRT) along the 5.4-mile section of Ashland Avenue between Cortland Street (1900 North) and 31st Street (3100 South) in Chicago. The project includes 14 median stations, a dedicated center lane exclusive to buses in each direction, and the purchase of 50 specialized BRT vehicles (19 hybrid vehicles and 31 diesel vehicles) with doors on both sides. The project’s current estimated capital cost is $116.9 million. CTA expects to seek $58.3 million from the Small Starts program.