Bus Rapid Transit
Bus rapid transit is an increasingly popular means of introducing
rapid transit in a cost effective and flexible manner. Bus
rapid transit combines the flexibility of bus service with
the high frequency, capacity and service quality of rail
transit.
Bus rapid transit generally consists of:
- branded vehicles
- designated stations and terminals
- information and ticketing systems
- frequency, consistent service
- specially designated running ways, transit priority
treatments
BC Transit's plan for advancing
bus rapid transit service is in the Library Section.
A short video produced to introduce the concept of BRT
[download
25MB Quicktime movie or view below]:
A short video produced by the consulting firm responsible
for one of Germany's BRT plans [download
20MB Quicktime movie or view below]:
A short slide show presented to the Canadian Urban Transit
Association regarding the state of BRT in 2005: [view
1.7MB PDF]
