1. 7 May 2015 Introduction to bus rapid transit

2. What is BRT? Enclosed and secure stations New, clean, high- capacity buses Pre-board payment with smart cards Pedestrian and cycle access Dedicated bus lanes Rapid boarding

3. Dedicated right-of-way 1 BRT BASICS:

4. Dedicated BRT lanes are critical to system speed & capacity

5. There is no such thing as “partially segregated BRT.”

6. Metroplus, Medellin

7. Mexico City: Metrobus Line 4

9. No space for dedicated BRT lanes?

10. Busway alignment 2 BRT BASICS:

11. Median lanes >Reduce conflict with property entrances, parking, turning vehicles >Reduce conflict with pedestrians, cyclists >Increase driver stress and productivity

12. Why curb-side alignment doesn’t work >Parked vehicles block the bus lane

13. Why curb-side alignment doesn’t work (cont.) >Turning movements reuce bus speeds

14. Platform-level boarding 3 BRT BASICS:

15. Janmarg, Ahmedabad

16. Buses should not have inside steps.

17. Off-board fare collection 4 BRT BASICS:

18. Why off-board? Convenience for passengers Fewer delays Reduced revenue leakage Automated ridership data for service optimisation

19. Intersection treatments 5 BRT BASICS:

20. Avoiding turns across BRT lanes … three right turns … right turn + U-turn … right turn + two left turns Replace left turns with …

21. Dar photo

22. Two-phase squareabouts reduce intersection delay by combining straight and turning movements

23. Squareabout signal phasing Phase 1Phase 2

24. Two-phase signal cycle in Giza (at Cairo University bridge)

25. Summary: the BRT Basics Dedicated right-of-way Busway alignment Off-board fare collection Intersection treatments Platform-level boarding

26. The BRT Standard

27. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

28. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

29. Multiple routes One service per corridorMultiple services per corridor

30. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

31. Centre stations Side platforms Central stations: >Reduced construction and operational costs >Better bus docking >Easier transfers

32. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

33. Safe and comfortable stations

34. Transcarioca, Rio de Janeiro

35. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

36. Branding

37. Strengthening the system identity Original name & logo Unique station design Coordinated signage & passenger information

38. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

39. Universal access Access ramps (1:12 gradient) Accessible fare collection area

41. At-grade station access is preferred Foot overbridges: >Increased walking distance/time >Unsafe >Inaccessible

42. Ensure that station access points are accessible

43. Integration with metro

44. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

45. Lack of enforcement

46. BRT Standard 1BRT Basics38 2Service planning19 3Infrastructure14 4Stations10 5Communications5 6Access and Integration14 7Point deductions- 45

47. www.itdp.org @ITDPAfrica More information: brtstandard.org