Type
Position Papers
Author
Roderick B. Diaz (editor)
Organization
Federal Transit Administration (USA)
Published in
2004
Submitted by
Peter Midgley, gTKP
Related theme(s)
Urban Mobility
Region
USA and Canada (USC)
Country
United States of America

Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision-Making

The Federal Transit Administration has released a guide designed to give transit operators, planners, and local decision makers assistance when considering Bus Rapid Transit as an option for local transportation needs.  The guide describes the six elements that distinguish BRT from regular bus systems and reviews the potential benefits of operating a BRT system.