The BRT Standard 2016
The BRT Standard is the centerpiece of a global effort by leaders in bus transportation design to establish a common definition of bus rapid transit (BRT) and ensure that BRT systems more uniformly deliver
High Capacity Bus
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Convincing car users to shift to public transport tough: study
Mumbai The state government, working on the Bus Rapid Transit System, that aims at bringing down the number of private vehicles in the city will have a tough time convincing private-vehicle users to shift to public transport, says a study. Consulting Engineering Studies (CES), the appointed consultant for the project, conducted a study on the commuter-user preferences.
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Delhi plans exclusive fund for future transport projects
New Delhi: With a number of projects in the pipeline that will upgrade the city
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First corporate Blueline bus bid won for BRT, 30 routes
New Delhi: The process of phasing out Blueline buses has begun. As part of its policy to let corporate bodies run the Capital
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Locals breaching BRTS
AHMEDABAD: Just a month and a half before its launch, the much-awaited BRTS is facing a damning problem. Rather than a cause for cheer, the closed corridor system of BRTS has resulted into displeasure for residents and commuters.
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Fine, if you breach BRTS corridor
AHMEDABAD: For the time being, Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) has stalled all repairs on the fractured BRTS corridors. But in a month's time, when BRTS buses get ready to roll on the corridor, AJL warns of heavy fines and stringent measures if residents do not respect the corridor.
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BRTS grabs attention on trial run
Ahmedabad : On its trial run, the long-awaited BRTS bus attracted immense attention, arresting the traffic in a jam on Friday evening. Curious commuters stopped to look at BRTS, which started from RTO Circle negotiating heaps of rubble, incomplete roads and vehicles, clocking exactly 37 minutes to cover 12.5 km till Pirana. Unfortunately, BRTS route was not ready for the bus to move smoothly.
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RTC set to roll low floor buses
Hyderabad, May 15: The APSRTC has decided to introduce 1,500 low floor buses in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. The low floor buses are safer since they have no steps, have large sliding windows, handle bars, pneumatic doors and more space for standing passengers. They are expected to improve accessibility and prevent mishaps.
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Tanzania team to check out BRTS
Ahmedabad : A five-member team from Tanzania will get a firsthand look at the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project in the city. The team is on a study tour in preparation for launching Dar Rapid Transit (DART), a similar system in East Africa. The DART team has already taken a look at successfully running BRTS projects in Bogota and Curitiba.
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Official trials for BRTS to begin from Friday
Ahmedabad : Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) will start its official bus operation trials from Friday. Though the trials will take place in phases, they will include training of drivers and cover all aspects of bus operations on the BRTS corridor.
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Bollards fuel corridor chaos
Flexible Dividers Make Flyover Stretch On BRT Prone To Accidents