It is operated by BJCTA and serves a 10 miles (16 km) corridor between the Woodlawn neighborhood and Birmingham Crossplex.
The system uses 40-foot (12 m) buses powered by compressed natural gas on a route featuring dedicated lanes and transit signal priority.
[2] 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.
The eighteen stations include covered platforms, with level boarding, a ticketing kiosk, arrival signage, and bike racks.
[6] The Birmingham Xpress system uses New Flyer XN40 buses powered by compressed natural gas.