THE SUCCESS OF THE EL MONTE-LOS ANGELES BUSWAY

The success of this Southern California rapid transit line is considered to prove that involved public agencies can come together to accomplish major transportation improvements, and that given a decent alternative choice, the public will ride public transit. The objectives and development are outlined of the 11-mile busway which cost $56 million to build. The fan-shaped bus routing system is described, and marketing goals and busway patronage aspects are noted.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Transit Association

  1100 17th Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20036
• Authors:
  • MCDONALD, G L
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 39-44
• Serial:
  • Transit Journal
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Cooperation; Districts and authorities; Government agencies; Improvements; Marketing; Public transit; Rapid transit; Ridership; Routing
• Subject Areas: Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126857
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 16 1981 12:00AM