# Brazilian public transportation infrastructure upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-public-transportation-infrastructure-upgrades > Updated: 2026-09-11T00:28:26.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Public transportation infrastructure in Brazil is undergoing significant upgrades and technological improvements. In Olinda, Pernambuco, the state government has reopened the Complexo de Salgadinho and Quartel BRT stations following a R$ 11.9 million renovation project. These stations are the first of nine previously deactivated locations to return to service. Upgrades include structural repairs, new electrical and hydraulic systems, air conditioning, LED lighting, security cameras, and enhanced accessibility features such as ramps and tactile flooring. In Goiânia, the metronization of the 17-kilometer North-South BRT axis between the Recanto do Bosque and Isidória terminals has been completed. This technology utilizes intelligent traffic signal priority to increase transit speed and efficiency. With both the North-South and East-West axes now metronized, the city aims to reduce travel times and intersection interruptions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Brazil implements major BRT infrastructure and technology upgrades Brazil sees major transit upgrades as Pernambuco reopens renovated BRT stations in Olinda and Goiânia completes metronization of its North-South BRT axis to improve speed and efficiency. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-implements-major-brt-infrastructure-and-technology-upgrades ### 2026-09-02: Rio de Janeiro implements various transportation updates Rio de Janeiro implements new transportation measures, including free election transport for voters with disabilities, new motorcycle lanes on Linha Vermelha, and interstate bus services from Terminal BRT Metol 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/terminal-brt-metropolitano-launches-new-bus-service-to-so-paulo --- Cite as: Brazilian public transportation infrastructure upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-public-transportation-infrastructure-upgrades