Bus Rapid Transit as a Precursor of Light Rail Transit?
Can high-quality bus services—often described as bus rapid transit (BRT)–effectively function as a precursor of a subsequent electric light rail transit (LRT) system? This issue is frequently raised in at least two planning situations: (a) the alignment is envisioned ultimately for LRT, but a low-capital-cost BRT-type service is undertaken until ridership demand in the given corridor grows to justify a heavier rail investment; and (b) installation of a new LRT system or line is under way, and a BRT-type service is implemented to help build interim ridership in anticipation of the new electric rail service. This paper looks at design features that can facilitate a transition from BRT to LRT, as well as challenges and drawbacks. Several specific examples where the issue of converting or transitioning from BRT-type operations to LRT has been raised are then examined.
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Authors:
- Henry, Lyndon
- Dobbs, David
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Conference:
- Joint International Light Rail Conference: Growth and Renewal
- Location: Los Angeles California, United States
- Date: 2009-4-19 to 2009-4-21
- Publication Date: 2010-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Figures; Maps; Photos; References;
- Pagination: pp 137-150
- Monograph Title: Joint International Light Rail Conference: Growth and Renewal, April 19-21, 2009, Los Angeles, California
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Circular
- Issue Number: E-C145
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0097-8515
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bus rapid transit; Capital costs; Case studies; Design; Light rail transit; Planning; Ridership
- Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01206830
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: Oct 8 2010 10:36AM