Barriers to successful bus rapid transit expansion: Developed cities versus developing megacities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cstp.2017.01.004
Abstract: Abstract While the profile of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has been raised owing to many success cases, substantial barriers to its planning and implementation persist. This article compared two contrasting efforts to implement BRT systems… read more here.
Keywords: successful bus; bus rapid; rapid transit; barriers successful ... See more keywords
Performance contributors of bus rapid transit systems: An ordered choice approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2020.07.004
Abstract: Abstract The potential contributors to bus rapid transit (BRT) performance are investigated within an ordered choice modelling framework, in which the dependent variable is the BRT standard (Gold, Silver, Bronze or Basic), developed by the… read more here.
Keywords: bus rapid; performance; contributors bus; ordered choice ... See more keywords
Bus rapid transit systems as a governance reform project
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2018.06.005
Abstract: Bus Rapid Transit systems exist in over 206 cities and 45 countries around the world. They are seen to provide a much lower cost option of mass mobility than fixed rail or underground systems which… read more here.
Keywords: bus rapid; transit; transport; governance ... See more keywords
Who benefits from bus rapid transit? Evidence from the Metro Bus System (MBS) in Lahore
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2018.06.019
Abstract: Abstract Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a popular mode for government investment in public infrastructure, particularly in developing countries where capital resources are scarce. Enthusiastic evaluations of BRT systems worldwide are perhaps premature given that… read more here.
Keywords: system; bus system; bus rapid; metro bus ... See more keywords
Bus rapid transit and property values in Buenos Aires: Combined spatial hedonic pricing and propensity score techniques
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DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2020.100814
Abstract: Abstract This study estimates the impact on property value of one of the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Data comes from two real estate internet sites for neighborhoods surrounding the BRT.… read more here.
Keywords: bus rapid; buenos aires; property; spatial hedonic ... See more keywords
Bus rapid transit arrives in Barranquilla, Colombia: Understanding a changing landscape through residents' travel experiences
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tbs.2020.06.003
Abstract: Abstract In this article, we describe how the travel experiences of residents of Barranquilla, Colombia have changed since a new bus rapid transit system was deployed in 2010 along with changes to pre-existing private transit… read more here.
Keywords: barranquilla colombia; travel experiences; bus rapid; transit ... See more keywords
A linear bus rapid transit with transit signal priority formulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tre.2018.03.009
Abstract: In this paper, we propose a novel mathematical framework to formulate a unified Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system for single destination networks, namely, Bus Priority System Optimal Dynamic Traffic Assignment… read more here.
Keywords: priority; bus rapid; bus; rapid transit ... See more keywords
Why do paratransit operators resist participation in bus rapid transit? Case evidence from Bogota, Mexico City, Johannesburg and Lagos
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DOI: 10.1080/01441647.2020.1818872
Abstract: ABSTRACT Public transport in cities of the Global South is mainly provided by paratransit operators who self-regulate their services in the absence of adequate formal transport supply and due to weak or no formal regulatory… read more here.
Keywords: paratransit; bus rapid; low interest; paratransit operators ... See more keywords
The optimization of bus rapid transit route based on an improved particle swarm optimization
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DOI: 10.1080/19427867.2016.1258972
Abstract: ABSTRACT We present a method for identifying bus rapid transit routes optimized for serving the greatest number of passengers. Because formulating a relevant model is a complex problem, a particle swarm optimization scheme that improves… read more here.
Keywords: bus rapid; swarm optimization; particle swarm; optimization ... See more keywords
Exploring the effects of passive transit signal priority design on bus rapid transit operation: a microsimulation-based optimization approach
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DOI: 10.1080/19427867.2020.1805681
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system can be a cost-effective alternative to foster public transportation. However, the delay in signalized intersections is critical to the stable progression of BRT operation. Transit Signal Priority (TSP)… read more here.
Keywords: rapid transit; transit signal; signal priority; bus rapid ... See more keywords
Challenges of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in Dhaka and Possible Overcomes
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DOI: 10.17577/ijertv7is070144
Abstract: Dhaka is one of the largest mega cities in the world. It is the center of all administrative, business, commercial and cultural activities of Bangladesh. The rapid and unplanned developments over the past decades have… read more here.
Keywords: bus rapid; transit brt; brt; rapid transit ... See more keywords