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Fully-Separated Busway Planned for NYC

NY's Dept. of Transportation has released pictures of a planned separated bus route on 34th St., which would be a first for the city.
2 March 2010 - 1:00pm
Streetsblog
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Early Days of Johannesburg BRT Highlight Persistent Racial Tensions

The major cities in South Africa are busy building new bus rapid transit systems to improve the way their residents get around. But in Johannesburg, the new system is having a rocky start.
22 February 2010 - 11:00am
The New York Times

Budget Challenges Threaten So Cal Transit Operations

The CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority details the feast or famine of transportation planning in Southern California in 2010: budgets are being slashed while a new sales tax and federal stimulus go online.
10 February 2010 - 1:00pm
The Planning Report

Lagos BRT to Spread Throughout Nigeria

Officials in Lagos, Nigeria, are calling for the city's successful bus rapid transit system to be expanded to other cities throughout the country.
10 February 2010 - 10:00am
Daily Champion
Diana DeRubertis

Why not rail?

Sun, 02/07/2010 - 14:03

 

When faced with the costs and logistics of rail, planners and city officials increasingly seem to favor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a trend likely to continue through the current recession.  But even with the many persuasive arguments for BRT, the nagging question remains:  why not rail?

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Brazilian BRT Spreads Through Latin America

This article looks at the influence of the bus rapid transit system of Curitiba, Brazil, and how it is becoming a major aspect of urban design in other Latin American cities.
22 December 2009 - 10:00am
Brazzil Magazine

BRT PDQ in DF

Atlantic correspondent Cristine Russell takes a look at Mexico City's quickly-implemented bus rapid transit system.
20 November 2009 - 8:00am
The Atlantic Monthly
Todd Litman

Rea Vaya ("We are Moving") In South Africa

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 05:22

To celebrate an important victory a winning team sometimes parades around the arena with their coach on their shoulders as the fans cheer in adulation. Planners sometimes deserve similar treatment! For example, regardless of who wins the 2010 FIFA World Cup to be held in South Africa June and July 2010, the real victor will be residents of the four cities where matches will be held, who gain an efficient new public transportation system as a long-term legacy. Everybody wins!

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BRT Takes Babysteps in South Africa

This post from The City Fix discusses the new bus rapid transit system that just opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, and why the system was sorely needed.
23 October 2009 - 7:00am
The City Fix

Despite Intimidation and Violence, Officials Vow to Complete South Africa BRT

Amid recnt violence thought to be related to the country's plans to implement a bus rapid transit system, South Africa's national transport minister has vowed that the transportation project will move ahead.
9 October 2009 - 7:00am
The Times

Madison Ditches Rail, Considers BRT

After Madison, Wisconsin withdrew its FTA application for funding of a commuter rail system, the city has been wondering where Transport 2020 is going next. The buzz now includes Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
8 October 2009 - 7:00am
The Cap Times

World Cup Bus System Causes Conflict in Cape Town

Taxi and minibus drivers in Cape Town are concerned that a new Integrated Rapid Transport (IRT) system will put them out of work. The city cites lack of regulation, safety concerns, and standardized work hours as reasons the new system is necessary.
30 September 2009 - 11:00am
BBC News

LA's Wilshire Blvd. Bus-Only Lane Moves Forward

In an important step toward a bus-only lane on LA's busy Wilshire Blvd., the city council approved beginning an Environmental Impact Report for the project, to only minimal skepticism from the councilmember from the wealthier part of the area.
11 September 2009 - 5:00am
LA Streetsblog

The Planetizen News Brief - 9/3/09


4:35 minutes (4.2 MB)

Creating a new New Orleans, getting on the BRT in Johannesburg, and finding value in parks -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

3 September 2009 - 5:00am
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BRT Gets Rolling in Johannesburg

A new dedicated-lane bus rapid transit system has begun operations in Johannesburg, South Africa. The system is part of a nationwide plan to update public transit facilities as the country prepares to host the 2010 World Cup next June.
1 September 2009 - 10:00am
AFP
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Despite Protests and Strikes, BRT Moves Ahead in Johannesburg

Despite strong opposition from taxi driver associations, a new bus rapid transit system is set to open later this month in Johannesburg, South Africa.
23 August 2009 - 9:00am
AllAfrica

Utah Edges Closer to First BRT System

Officials in Utah have approved plans for a bus rapid transit system between Provo and Orem, which will be the state's first BRT system.
16 August 2009 - 5:00am
Deseret News
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Fighting Climate Change with Bus Rapid Transit

Bogota, Colombia's bus rapid transit system is seen as a shining example of how buses can make up a good public transportation system in cities. It's also being looked at as a model for fighting climate change.
10 July 2009 - 11:00am
The New York Times
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Bogotá, Champion of BRT

GOOD provides a glimpse of TransMilenio, a Colombian bus rapid transit system and shining example of BRT done right.
22 April 2009 - 12:00pm
GOOD Magazine

Lagos BRT Seen As Success

Officials in Lagos, Nigeria, are praising the recently installed Bus Rapid Transit system as making distinct improvements in mobility for the crowded and growing African city.
7 April 2009 - 8:00am
This Day
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