Benefits

What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?

A high quality form of rapid transit that provides the same level of service and amenities as light rail.

Rapid Transit Features:

• Special Vehicles – Stylized with green technology and comfortable, modern interiors
• Enhanced Stations – Equipped with striking shelters, passenger amenities and advanced features
• Transit Signal Priority – Traffic signals stay green as the vehicle approaches the intersection for faster travel time
• Dedicated Lanes – Vehicles are separated from congestion in their own lanes
• High-Tech Communications – Electronic message signs at stations and wireless capabilities bring riders up-to-the-minute information
• Rapid Boarding – Ticket machines and all-door boarding means faster stops
• Fast, Frequent, Reliable – Frequencies of 10 minutes or less and travel times often better than driving

BRT vehicle

Image: interior vehicle

Ridergraph

Examples of BRT in other Cities

Specialized Vehicles – Las Vegas, NV

Bus-Only Lanes – Eugene, OR

Enhanced Stations – Cleveland, OH

Real-Time Information – Kansas City, MO