Evaluation of BRT applications: an investigation method of BRT system

Abstract

In the present day, the traditional modes of public transport are challenging to provide an economical and fast solution, so the need for a cheaper and quicker implementation of a new public transport system is recognized by more and more countries. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems are becoming the most popular public transport option with medium carrying capacity. This system not only reduces the investment cost in public transportation but also achieves the operation effect close to that of rail transit. It uses modern public transport technology to cooperate with the operation and management of intelligent transportation so that the traditional public transport system can basically reach the service level of rail transit. In this study, the mapping methods of BRT system Road (graphically correct bus maps and schematic bus maps) are introduced and analyzed to improve the satisfaction of the BRT system in practical application. In addition, the applicable conditions of the two road-mapping methods and the principles needing attention in the drawing are also analyzed. As for the BRT system structure, this paper introduces a new BRT system model ("BRT + flexible line" mode), which is used to improve the speed of the BRT system. Firstly, the information of the BRT system is extracted from Xiamen, Guangzhou and Mexico, and the route map and design mode of BRT systems are analyzed and drawn by using ArcMap and Inkscape software. The relationship between line mapping and BRT system is summarized. Finally, the conditions and shortcomings of the experimental results are discussed, and it is pointed out that local conditions should be considered to simplify the drawing of geographically correct bus maps in the BRT system. This study can be widely used in the initial construction of the BRT system and the construction mode of air-light rail, and also can be applied to the drawing of the BRT system route map. It is hoped that this study can provide a starting point and useful experience for researchers in this field.