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Transit Choices – An International Overview

Transit Choices – An International Overview. Alan Howes Alan Howes Associates. Overview. BRT and Busways worldwide Types of BRT Key Features Choice in Action – a Personal View. 150+ “BRT” Systems Worldwide. 30m+ “BRT” Passengers per Day. Big range in “Busy- ness ”.

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Transit Choices – An International Overview

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  1. Transit Choices – An International Overview Alan Howes Alan Howes Associates

  2. Overview • BRT and Busways worldwide • Types of BRT • Key Features • Choice in Action – a Personal View Alan Howes Associates

  3. 150+ “BRT” Systems Worldwide Alan Howes Associates

  4. 30m+ “BRT” Passengers per Day Alan Howes Associates

  5. Big range in “Busy-ness” Alan Howes Associates

  6. Differing Types of System Alan Howes Associates

  7. BRT-Lite Alan Howes Associates

  8. BRT-Heavy(BHLS) Alan Howes Associates

  9. Full BRT Alan Howes Associates

  10. Key Features • Stations and Stops • Pedestrian Access • Integration with other modes • Overall speed • Image Alan Howes Associates

  11. Commercial Speed Alan Howes Associates

  12. BRT Congestion Alan Howes Associates

  13. Transit Choice - Dubai Alan Howes Associates

  14. Transit Choice - Dubai • Metro Red Line – Downtown to Jebel Ali • 40 kms by rail • 18 intermediate stations • 52 minute journey time • 46 kph • Former Express Bus 91A (non-stop) • Same distance • 35 minutes (though could be longer – no Priority) • 68 kph • And it actually went to the Industrial Area! Alan Howes Associates

  15. Transit Choice – Edinburgh Tram • Originally • Budget £375m • Length 24 km • Opening Feb 2011 • Latest • Spend ≈ £1 bn • Length 13 kms • Opening 2014? Alan Howes Associates

  16. Thank You Alan Howes Alan Howes Associates

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