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BRT: A Case of Mistaken Identity

As Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT, has become a much-discussed alternative among transportation planners, Jeff Wood of Reconnecting America argues that a rose by any other name does not smell as sweet. When comparing transportation options, it is important to understand the true definition.
8 December 2008 - 5:00am
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It's Light Rail Versus BRT in Honolulu's Mayoral Race

As election day approaches in Honolulu, the Hawaiian capital's mayoral race has centered around transit. The incumbent has been pushing light rail, but now the challenger has unveiled a cheaper bus rapid transit system.
16 October 2008 - 2:00pm
Honolulu Star-Bulletin

China Takes Bus Rapid Transit Seriously

China is investing in complete Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in cities from Beijing to Kunming.
3 September 2008 - 1:00pm
chinabrt.org

To Succeed, BRTs Need 'AYFs'

"Attractive young females" may be the bellwether of success on new public transit systems, according to a transit consultant who was in the Twin Cities to advise about a planned bus rapid transit line.
22 August 2008 - 7:00am
Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune
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Cape Town Considers BRT

As the country prepares for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, officials in Cape Town, South Africa, are considering plans for a citywide bus rapid transit system. BRT pioneer Enrique Penalosa was recently in town to stump for transit.
20 August 2008 - 10:00am
The Independent Online

The Bronx Debuts BRT

Wired rides the Bronx's new Bus Rapid Transit, and determines that "rapid" is in the eye of the beholder.
1 July 2008 - 11:00am
Wired

Despite Streetcar Skeleton, Chicago Leans Towards BRT

Transit officials in Chicago are calling on the city to rebuild its historic streetcar system. Rails still exist on many streets, but city officials are leaning away from streetcars and towards bus rapid transit.
24 June 2008 - 7:00am
Chicago Sun-Times
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New BRT Bus Lanes: Dedicated, But Dangerous

Delhi has unveiled a new bus rapid transit system, with dedicated bus lanes. The only problem is that the bus stops and dedicated lanes are located in the middle of hectic and busy streets that are dangerous to cross.
24 May 2008 - 5:00am
The Wall Street Journal

Plans Unveiled for New York City's First 'Transitway'

The New York City Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled the city's current Bus Rapid Transit program earlier this week, including a project that would "redefine the public realm" on Manhattan's 34th Street.
20 April 2008 - 7:00am
Streetsblog
Nate Berg

Best Ideas of the Week

Fri, 04/18/2008 - 16:08

From public transit to public parks to public space, this past week brought a lot of interesting and innovative ideas in the world of urban planning.

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Land Value Impacts of Bus Rapid Transit: The Case of Bogotá’s TransMilenio

During the last decade, bus rapid transit (BRT) has revolutionized regional transportation planning in much of the developing and developed world.
25 March 2008 - 1:00pm
Lincoln Institute, Land Lines

BRT 'Lite' To Open in Nigeria

After delays, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in Nigeria announces the inauguration next month of its first Bus Rapid Transit corridor.
29 February 2008 - 1:00pm
Nigerian Tribute, Dayo Ayeyemi
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