Bus rapid transit as part of enhanced service provision
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2012
Subject Area
mode - bus rapid transit, operations - performance, operations - coordination, economics - operating costs
Keywords
Bus, Rail, Bus rapid transit, Bus systems performance, Transit operations, Institutional settings
Abstract
Workshop 2 focused on the role of BRT as part of enhanced public transport service provision. Discussion topics included case studies around the world; improved performance and operations; and better contracts, institutional settings and enhanced policies. BRT was identified as a vital component of modern public transport systems due to its ability to provide high performance and rapid implementation at a lower cost than comparable rail transit. The participants concluded that on top of improving trunk transit corridors, it is important to look to the first and last kilometers and the connections among transport modes. In addition, it is important to consider all dimensions, not just the technical issues. The workshop identified the desirable ingredients for BRT success, created a table of bus based options for different applications and a list of research topics.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Muñoz, J.C., & Hidalgo, d. (2012). Bus rapid transit as part of enhanced service provision. Research in Transportation Economics, Article In Press, Corrected Proof.
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