Busways are gaining ground as an alternative to light rail.
"Busways, though, are starting to gain ground. They have positive records, enjoying positive reputations in such cities as Pittsburgh, Ottawa, and just recently Los Angeles. L.A.'s new Wilshire-Whittier line, with service every five minutes, is racking up ridership levels comparable with any U.S. light rail line. The nearby San Fernando Valley gets its own busway this fall.Openness to busways has expanded rapidly as U.S. politicos and transit officials have visited Curitiba, Brazil. Curitiba's expansive system of "surface subways"--five exclusive busway routes carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers daily--sets a kind of marker for system superiority: the buses are triple-length, accommodating up to 270 passengers; they pre-empt traffic signals to maintain speed; fares are collected before passengers board."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Busways Instead Of Light Rail? Honolulu's Switch Suggests A Trend

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