WHAT IS BRT

The number of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems throughout the United States continues to grow – in urban, suburban and rural communities.

From California to Washington DC, the various systems feature high quality and cost-effective transit service featuring many of the BRT best design and operation practices including:

• Grade-separated right-of-way
• Frequent, high-capacity service that results in passenger waits of less than 10 minutes during peak periods
• High-quality vehicles that are easy to board and provide a quiet, clean and comfortable to ride
• Pre-paid fare collection to minimize boarding delays
• Integrated fare systems, allowing free or discounted transfers between routes
• High quality bus stations with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in nearby areas
• Integration with pedestrian and bicycle facilities, taxi services, intercity bus, rail transit and other transportation services
• Excellent customer service
• Effective security for transit users and pedestrians.