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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/174689.aspx

In this article, the authors debunk the myths of bus rapid transit (BRT). Data from operating BRT systems is used to illustrate that BRT is an attractive, high-capacity, and cost-effective transit investment that can positively impact urban development.

English

pp 23-27

2016-5

TR News

Digital/other

Photos; References; Tables

Bus rapid transit; Cost effectiveness; Implementation; Person capacity; Urban development

Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Aug 2 2016 12:07PM

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