Abstract: In this article, the authors describe the inclusion of bus rapid transit (BRT) in the general scheme of transit-oriented development (TOD). While real estate values have been steadily increasing near or along light rail transit lines, with cities like St. Louis and Portland experiencing billions of dollars in such development, the authors explain that a similar case can be made for the bus modality as long as BRT can provide service to the same number of customers. While there has been a traditional demographic and economic distinction in bus ridership as opposed to rail ridership, the authors contend that such boundaries are beginning to be broken down. Using Brazil as an example, they present holistic city planning as a BRT-oriented solution. A number of U.S. cities have enjoyed or hope to enjoy a certain amount of such development, notably Pittsburgh, Houston, Cleveland, and Boston.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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