Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Characteristics
Date published: Apr 05, 2010
Survey consists of information from transit agencies that implemented or are planning BRT projects. Replies were received from ten transit agencies.
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How many BRT routes are planned and/or are being operated by your transit agency? \
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Which elements in support of BRT are included in your planned/existing BRT route(s)?
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Please list any special characteristics of the buses you are using for your BRT service(s)?
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Does the ideal bus for your BRT route(s) exist?
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What are the existing/estimated daily passenger boardings for each of your existing/planned BRT routes?
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What percentage increase in passengers are estimated to/have taken place as a result of your existing/planned BRT route(s) compared to previous "regular" bus routes serving the same corridor(s)?
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What is the combined route length of your planned/existing BRT route(s)?
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How many stations/stops are serving or are planned to serve your BRT route(s)?
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How many buses are you using/are you planning to use for your BRT route(s)?
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What is the peak hour headway on your BRT routes?
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What types of right-of-way does your BRT route(s) use?
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What is the average operating speed during peak periods 15 mph for your BRT route(s), stops included?
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Please name three features that a BRT route should have that are most cost-effective in terms of making the service a success? (e.g. exclusive lanes, reduced stop operation, off-vehicle fare collection, etc.)
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Was light rail considered as an option in any of the corridors where you are planning/have planned BRT?
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If your answered "yes" to the above question, what were the main reasons for choosing BRT over light rail?
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What would you consider to be the most attractive features of your planned/existing BRT route(s)?
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What would you consider to be the least attractive features of your planned/existing BRT route(s)?
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What advice would you give to an agency embarking on the planning of a BRT route?
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