BRT service patterns, based on the nature of the given corridor’s transit
market, determine the types of running way and vehicles utilized. Many
systems provide an “overlay” of peak-only express or limited stop
services on top of an all-day, all-stops local route. They also utilize “feeder” bus
lines intersecting BRT routes at selected stations. Services on most
systems extend beyond the limits of transitways or dedicated bus lanes – an
important advantage of BRT. However, because of door arrangements, platform
heights and/or propulsion systems, BRT systems in Jakarta, Bogotá, Curitiba,
and Quito operate only within the limits of the special running ways. Some
systems (e.g., Ottawa, Brisbane, Pittsburgh and Miami) feature line haul routes
operating on transit ways that are integrated with off-line, off-transitway
feeders at the trip production (home) end and distributors at the attraction
or non-home end.
BRT operating headways should be less than 10
minutes where feasible and should be in operation all-day to minimize
potential confusion for riders.
Authors: Ian McNamara and Mark Miller |
