Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BRT
gptkbp:advantage flexibility in routing
lower cost than rail systems
gptkbp:alternativeTo light rail transit
metro systems
gptkbp:category mass transit
urban transport
gptkbp:feature frequent service
off-board fare collection
platform-level boarding
priority at intersections
gptkbp:firstReleased 1974
gptkbp:foundIn many cities worldwide
gptkbp:goal increase speed and reliability of bus service
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Curitiba,_Brazil
gptkbp:organization gptkb:Institute_for_Transportation_and_Development_Policy_(ITDP)
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:BRT_Standard
gptkbp:uses dedicated bus lanes
high-capacity buses
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Santa_Clara_Valley_Transportation_Authority_(VTA)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5