Bus Rapid Transit: A Handbook for Partners

This handbook describes the service and infrastructure characteristics that define Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). While its objective is to discuss those elements that constitute a BRT system, the handbook is not a technical manual. It presents summaries of lessons learned from BRT case study experiences in California. The handbook is also intended for use by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) professionals, elected officials, local jurisdictions, transit operating and planning agencies, and the general public, in order to understand Caltrans’ role in BRT development as well as the roles and responsibilities of the various partners involved in BRT in the state. Included in the Appendix is technical information about many BRT and rapid bus projects in California, as well as a summary of international experiences.

• Record URL:
  • http://transweb.sjsu.edu/mtiportal/research/publications/documents/BRT2006/BRT_06_02%20book.pdf
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• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/230823315
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Two versions of this handbook exist, both with the same title. One is the document described herein, while the other is a revised version published by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Caltrans version is available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/Bus-Rapid-Transit.htm
• Corporate Authors:

  San Jose State University

  Mineta Transportation Institute, 210 North 4th Street
  San Jose, CA  United States  95192-0219

  California Department of Transportation

  1120 N Street
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95814

  U.S. Department of Transportation

  Research and Special Programs Administration
  400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590-0001
• Authors:
  • Larwin, Thomas F
  • Gray, George E
  • Kelley, Norman
• Publication Date: 2007-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 68p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced public transportation systems; Bus rapid transit; Government agencies; Handbooks; Intelligent transportation systems programs; Manuals; Partnerships; Public transit; Transit operating agencies; Transportation planning
• Geographic Terms: California
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01103820
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/CA/OR-2005/06, MTI 06-02
• Contract Numbers: 65W136
• Files: CALTRANS, TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 2008 8:28AM