Bus Rapid Transit
An Affordable Way to Make Buses Faster and More Reliable
TransForm wants to bring Bus Rapid Transit to the Bay Area to prove how public transportation can be made much faster and more reliable – without costing a lot.
Bus Rapid Transit, with its dedicated lanes, state-of-the-art buses, and other key features, is an affordable way to make bus service much faster and more reliable.
Several Bus Rapid Transit routes are now in the works in the Bay Area, and TransForm is working to engage local communities in shaping these routes in the East Bay and South Bay. Bringing Bus Rapid Transit successfully to the Bay Area is an essential part of TransForm's strategy to create a fast, interconnected regional public transportation network, as outlined in our 2002 report Revolutionizing Bay Area Transit on a Budget.
Read on to learn more about Bus Rapid Transit overall, or click on the links on the right to learn about and get involved TransForm's specific work in the East Bay and South Bay.
About Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is revolutionizing public transportation service around the world by emulating the best features of rail through its use of dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal priority, state-of-the-art buses, and proof-of-payment systems. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is essentially light rail without the tracks - and at a fraction of the cost.
Watch Bus Rapid Transit in Action in this Simulation
Bus Rapid Transit Success Stories from Around the World
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has been highly successful at increasing public transportation ridership, reducing congestion, increasing access for people of all incomes and ages, and improving air quality in many cities throughout the world.
BRT was first implemented in the cities of Curitiba (Brazil) and Bogota (Columbia) and has since spread throughout the world, including Brisbane, Australia, Roen, France, and Los Angeles.
Watch these inspiring video clips about how BRT has improved the environment and quality of life in cities across the globe, plus examples of cities that are planning for BRT to become and integral part of their vision for a more sustainable future.
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