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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International transport expert reviews Delhi BRT, CSE press release, Feb 7, 2009
Dario Hidalgo, transport expert with the Washington-based World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport, has done an in-depth assessment of the Delhi BRT. Says the Delhi BRT has succeeded in meeting some of its key objectives, though it is still in an evolving phase. It has a lot of promise in terms of easing the congestion load in the city.
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Bus rapid transit in the Peoples Republic of China
Asia is attempting to change the focus of transport policy in
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Characteristics of bus rapid transit for decision-making
This report presents basic information and data to support the development and evaluation of bus rapid transit concepts as one of many options during alternatives analyses and subsequent project planning.
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Mitigating the risk of climate change by reducing travel by light duty vehicles
From a greenhouse gas point of view, there are numerous chances for implementing measures that both reduce VKT and CO2e emissions, while yielding net increases in consumer utility. These interventions will need to be massively scaled-up, particularly in the cities of the rapidly urbanizing parts
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100 AMTS buses proposed to link BRTS network
AHMEDABAD: With Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) all set to roll in May, Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) budget for the year 2009-10 proposes to have 100 buses to feed this service.
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MMRDA not taking BRTS seriously
Mumbai: Upset with a decision of cancelling a meeting of the steering committee appointed to discuss modalities of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), Sudhir Badami, city-based transport expert, has alleged that Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) is not taking it seriously. He also pointed out that MMRDA has not included the project on the important projects list.
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New BRTs trigger traffic concern
Despite the potential benefits of the BRT, the project made travel on the city road a nightmare for sanimuters. The loudest complaints said it not only increased traffic congestion but also added to traffic woes.
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Govt plans BRT till Games Village now
Express News Service Posted: Jan 21, 2009 at 0036 hrs IST New Delhi: The test run of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System is yet to begin between Moolchand and Delhi Gate with the dedicated bus lane on the left. But the Delhi Government has already gone ahead and decided to take BRT to the Commonwealth Games Village, near Akshardham Temple in East Delhi.
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You will ride on your dream BRTS bus
AHMEDABAD: For those whose hearts were broken after seeing the prototype of BRTS buses, the dream of riding to office in an air-conditioned, sleek, low-floored and eco-friendly bus will come true finally! BRTS project has got a shot in the arm with some financial support from Central government coming through at a crucial juncture.