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| − | Bus Rapid Transit is a | + | 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, they turn to bus rapid transit as a cost effective mean to enhance ridership. |
| − | There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes: | + | There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail: |
| − | * | + | * Limited stops |
| + | * Improved amenities at stops | ||
* Dedicated lanes | * Dedicated lanes | ||
| + | * Signal priority | ||
| + | * Proof of payment fare scheme | ||
| + | * Distinctive vehicle branding to set itself apart from the regular buses | ||
| + | BRT routes that operate in mixed traffic environment: | ||
| + | * [[AC Transit 1R]] | ||
| + | * [[AC Transit 72R]] | ||
| + | * [[VTA 522]] | ||
| + | * [[San Joaquin RTD 40]] - Proof of payment | ||
| + | * [[Metro Rapid]] | ||
| + | Routes that operate on dedicated lanes: | ||
| + | * [[El Monte Busway]] | ||
| + | * [[Harbor Transitway]] | ||
| − | + | Routes that have full features comparable to rail: | |
| − | + | * [[Los Angeles Metro Orange Line]] | |
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Revision as of 02:24, 7 January 2010
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, they turn to bus rapid transit as a cost effective mean to enhance ridership.
There is no strict definition of Bus Rapid Transit, but often it includes features commonly found on light rail:
- Limited stops
- Improved amenities at stops
- Dedicated lanes
- Signal priority
- Proof of payment fare scheme
- Distinctive vehicle branding to set itself apart from the regular buses
BRT routes that operate in mixed traffic environment:
- AC Transit 1R
- AC Transit 72R
- VTA 522
- San Joaquin RTD 40 - Proof of payment
- Metro Rapid
Routes that operate on dedicated lanes:
Routes that have full features comparable to rail:
