GoTriangle will host a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Raleigh Union Bus Station Facility (525 West Hargett Street in Raleigh) on Friday, July 25th. The morning’s events will begin at 10 a.m. with special remarks, followed by the ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility, giveaways, music, food trucks and more. The public is welcome to attend this event.
Please note that bus service from the new bus station will begin on August 3.
“This event will be a day to celebrate not just the ribbon cutting of our new transportation center, but also to honor the greater Triangle community and what we can achieve through effective partnerships,” said GoTriangle President/CEO Brian Smith. “Raleigh Union Bus Station Facility will mean improved, more efficient public transportation in our region, which is a benefit for us all. We can’t wait to celebrate this special occasion with the larger community.”
Strategically located in Downtown Raleigh’s Warehouse District right beside Raleigh Union Station train facility, RUS Bus – as it is referred to – will serve the ever-growing Triangle region with high-quality public transportation offerings and will serve as a new hub for GoTriangle.
Highlights of RUS Bus will include:
Off-street bus facility featuring six bays for passengers, two layover bays; waiting areas; passenger amenities, public restrooms; bike parking and bike racks and lockers; and access to the train station
Accommodations for future GoRaleigh Bus Rapid Transit station on West Street
Roadway improvements including sidewalk and crosswalk improvements and more
New traffic signals at the intersections
Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements
GoTriangle bus service improvements
The opening of RUS Bus means expanded and more efficient bus transit options for Raleigh and the Research Triangle region. When service begins on August 3rd, it will result in service changes along some GoTriangle and GoRaleigh routes. Learn more about service changes at: gotriangle.org/service-changes .
RUS Bus is part of the larger, public-private mixed-use development bringing connectivity and thoughtfully designed housing to the city. Hoffman & Associates is leading the private portion of the development, which is slated to include retail and restaurant offerings in addition to multifamily residential on the same site as RUS Bus.
To learn more about Raleigh Union Bus Station Facility, visit: www.gotriangle.org/rusbus
To learn more about the full development, visit: www.rusbusnc.com.
RUS Bus Ribbon Cutting Event Schedule
July 25, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
10:00 Remarks
10:45 Pictures/Ribbon Cutting/Cake Cutting
11:00 Tours/Giveaway pick up
12:00 Music on the Plaza & Food Trucks