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.
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.
The route runs northeastâÂÂsouthwest through Birmingham. The eighteen stations include covered platforms, with level boarding, a ticketing kiosk, arrival signage, and bike racks.
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.