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Enhancing the Benefits Ascribed to «Bus Rapid Transit» Projects

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a transportation system built around bus routes in the aim of providing an efficient
and high-quality service similar to that inherent in rail modes, by taking advantage of the flexibility, speed
of execution and reduced costs associated with road transportation modes. BRT thus contributes to cities’
transportation supply a pragmatic and affordable component that adapts to the pace of urban growth.

  • Information sheet

    • Date: 2018
    • Author(s): MOULAS Quentin / LUZERNE Mathieu
    • Domain(s): Road Network Operations / Urban Mobility
    • Type: RR379 Features
    • PIARC Ref.: RR379-046
    • Number of pages: 5
  • This article has been published in the Routes/Roads magazine

    N° 379

    4e trimestre 2018 / Décembre

    Mobilité urbaine