Bus Rapid Transit

Feds Fund Chicago's Congestion Pricing Parking Plan

1 May 2008 - 6:00am
U.S DOT: Office of Public Affairs

$153 million in congestion reduction funds that had been awarded to New York City will now go to Chicago to apply congestion pricing to street parking spaces. Funds will also go toward developing pilot Bus Rapid Transit routes on dedicated lanes.

BRT Spreads Across North America

4 April 2008 - 8:00am
Metro Magazine

This report from Metro Magazine outlines 25 North American cities currently planning bus rapid transit lines.

New York City to Debut Bus Rapid Transit

27 March 2008 - 6:00am
Streetsblog

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced the launch of New York City's first Bus Rapid Transit project, called "Select Bus Service," which will connect Northern Manhattan with the Bronx. Program expansion hinges on the adoption of congestion pricing.

Land Value Impacts of Bus Rapid Transit: The Case of Bogotá’s TransMilenio

25 March 2008 - 1:00pm
Lincoln Institute, Land Lines

During the last decade, bus rapid transit (BRT) has revolutionized regional transportation planning in much of the developing and developed world.

Bus Called Bad Idea For Dulles-D.C. Corridor

4 March 2008 - 12:00pm
The Washington Post

This editorial from The Washington Post argues that re-planning the Washington D.C.-Dulles International Airport corridor for buses rather than trains is an idea that just won't work.

BRT 'Lite' To Open in Nigeria

29 February 2008 - 2:00pm
Nigerian Tribute, Dayo Ayeyemi

After delays, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in Nigeria announces the inauguration next month of its first Bus Rapid Transit corridor.