Bus Rapid Transit

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a concept of providing faster and higher quality bus service comparable to rail. Because many transit agencies cannot afford to build rail lines, bus rapid transit is a cost effective mean to enhance ridership, particularly for smaller cities.

There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail:

• Limited stops
• Enhanced bus stops that may:
  • Provide improved amenities, improve operational efficiency, offer step-free boarding
• Dedicated busway
• Signal priority
• Proof of payment fare scheme
• Distinctive vehicle branding

BRT lines

• List of Rapid bus lines that operate in mixed traffic

• List of BRT lines with busway on arterials

• List of BRT lines with off street busway

• List of freeway corridors with HOV/bus lanes