Current News
"BRT vs. regular buses a critical part of transporation plan," Plymouth, MN (12/30/04)
If all planning and funding falls into place, the residents of the northwest suburbs could be utilizing Bus Rapid Transit as early as 2008.
"Volvo named bus of the year," Los Angeles, CA (12/30/04)
The buses are used for Bus Rapid Transit systems in many major cities globally, thanks to the huge passenger capacity of the buses, dedicated bus lanes and specially-designed bus stops, which make transport as effective as underground trains, but much less expensive.
"Rapid Bus System to Debut by 2012," Seoul, South Korea (1228/04)
The Construction and Transportation Ministry said it had chosen 12 trunk lines and 10 car-only roads in the metropolitan area as routes for the Bus Rapid Transit system, planning to complete a total of 540 kilometers of routes by 2012.
"Officials vew transit in Pittsburgh, Carlisle, PA (12/23/04)
A trip by Cumberland County officials last week to tour Pittsburgh's Bus Rapid Transit system gave them ideas they hope to apply to the Corridor One regional rail project.
"Attention directed to bus network," Harrisburg, PA (12/23/04)
A trip to Pittsburgh has left some Cumberland County leaders keener to explore a bus rapid tranist network for the West Shore, rather than a system that would use trains.
"Metro counties on 'dirty danger' list," Atlanta, GA (12/18/04)
The region is counting on a proposed multi-billion dollar bus rapid transit system to reduce vehicle pollution.
"New Blue Line Stations Open," Washington, DC (12/18/04)
Board Chairman Robert Smith of Maryland says bus rapid transit is a less expensive way to ease the region's congestion.
"Commissioners visit with legislators," West St. Paul, MN (12/16/04)
One piece of legsilation the county hopes to see passed during the session would allow it to use funds from its Regional Railroad Authority to build the Bus Rapid Transit line along Cedar Avenue.
"Commission OKs $64.5 million ATA budget, Kansas City, MO (12/16/04)
The budget includes federal transit funds that will pay for 80 percent of the agency's new bus rapid transit system.
"Commuters crawl to Nashville: Planning group makes suggestions for mass transit," Nashville, TN (12/13/04)
The Metropolitan Planning Organization has narrowed potential solutions to six, one of which would be a BRT system along I-24 or Murfreesboro Road; another would be BRT "lite."
"Transit projects on track," Salt Lake City, UT (12/12/04)
Winning ballot initiatives include a long-term plan for transit expansion in Denver that calls for new light-rail mass transit lines and a Bus Rapid Transit system.
"Warner okays $10 million for bus rapid transit for the oceanfront," Virginia Beach, VA (12/9/04)
People visiting the Virginia Beach oceanfron could find themselves zipping around the resort strip on modern buses known as "bus rapid transit."
"Are streetcars in the future of local transportation?" Grand Rapids, MI (12/09/04)
The Great Transit Grand Tomorrows study suggests transportation officials should plan for using streetcars and a new generation of buses called bus rapid transit.
"Warner okays $10 million for bus rapid transit for the oceanfront," Norfolk, VA (12/9/04)
Governor Mark Warner announced $10 million in state money for the BRT program as part of his Transportation Partnership Act of 2005.
"Bus rapid transport systems making inroads in Asia," Australia (12/9/04)
At a time when many of Asia's cities are choking from the mass of vehicles on the road, BRT systems offer one relatively affordable, clean, and sustainable solution to urban pollution and public transport snarl-ups.
"Viva York - York Region celebrates its new rapid transit system," Ontario, Canada (12/6/04)
When fully implemented in 2006, Viva, York's new modern rapid transit system, is expected to produce a 30 percent increase in transit ridership - moving 7,000 cars a day off the road network.
"Bogata traffic-stopper says walk, don't drive," New Delhi, India (12/4/04)
Enrique Penalosa, former Mayor of Bogata recommends the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for a third world country.
"Riding the rails for 5 years," Salt Lake City, UT (12/4/04)
Bus Rapid Transit is being planned for Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties, and technological advances may mean interactive bus stops and more timely commutes.
"Sabo helps secure $3 million for BRT," Golden Valley, MN (12/4/04)
Cong. Sabo said that when completed, the Bus Rapid Transit system will expand capacity and help create more efficient transporation for the area.
"$153 million approved for San Diego transit project," Morrison, CO (12/2/04)
$1.7 million went toward the Interstate-15 managed lanes/bus rapid transit project.
"Group's Legacy plan favors mass transit," Salt Lake City, UT (12/2/04)
The "Smart Growth Initiative" proposal will emphasize light rail, bus rapid transit and commuter rail.
"$53 billion OK's to stall gridlock," Atlanta, GA (12/2/04)
Commuters will be offered a less expensive transit service, buses linked together like trains to run along the most congested highways.
"Toll lanes proposed along I-75, I-575," Columbus, GA (12/1/04)
George Transporation Partners wants to build 26 miles of barrier-separated toll lanes that would accommodate cars and a new bus rapid transit system of trainlike express buses.
"Planners tout buses, rail to cut I-24 congestion," Nashville, TN (12/1/04)
Alternative 1 includes either light rail or bus rapid tranist along I-24; Alternative 2 also includes using I-24 for "bus rapid transit light," which has a lower capital cost than bus rapid transit.
