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Bus Rapid Transit. A bus service that combines the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses. It can operate on exclusive transitways, HOV lanes, expressways or ordinary streets. A BRT system combines intelligent transportation systems technology, priority for transit, cleaner and quieter vehicles and rapid and convenient fare collection.
Bus Rapid Transit. A form of mass transportation that uses public roads, rights-of-way, and traffic signal priority to provide dependable, high-speed bus service.
Bus Rapid Transit. BRT combines the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses. It can operate on bus lanes, HOV lanes, expressways, or ordinary streets. A BRT system combines a simple route layout, frequent service, limited stops, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology, passenger information systems, traffic signal priority for transit, cleaner and quieter vehicles, rapid and convenient fare collection, high-quality passenger facilities, and integration with land use policy.
Bus Rapid Transit. BRT is a high speed bus system operated within an exclusive right-of-way. BRT incorporates exclusive transitways, modern stations, on-board fare collection, high-tech vehicles and frequent service. BRT systems can be built incrementally and designed for vehicles - rather than people - transfer from local bus routes to the high speed lines.
BRT refers to the mode of transit called bus rapid transit. According to Bus Rapid Transit Central, BRT includes the following: Enhanced Bus Services – These systems include ITS (intelligent transportation systems) features and other system improvements to regular, fixed route bus service. Advanced Bus Services (Right-of-Way Modifications) – These systems often include technologies used for BRT - Enhanced Bus Service but also include limited Right-of-Way improvements. Maximum Implementation – These systems often include technologies used for BRT - Advanced Bus Service but also include significant Right-of-Way improvements such as a fully dedicated ROW for the majority of the service area. Speeds achieved with this level of implementation resemble rail rapid transit in many respects.
Bus Rapid Transit. BRT is an integrated bus-based "rapid" transit system utilizing highly-flexible service and advanced technologies to improve customer convenience and reduce delays. BRT can operate on exclusive transitways, HOV lanes, expressways, or ordinary streets. Main features include modern low-floor buses, signal priority at intersections, maximum off-vehicle fare collection, reduced headways, real-time information displays, and modern stations.