Abstract
Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a flexible, high performance rapid transit mode that combines facilities, equipment, service and intelligent transportation system (ITS) elements into a permanently integrated system with a quality image and unique identity. Vehicles are an extremely important component of BRT systems, because they not only contribute significantly to BRT’s image and identity, but also play a strong role in achieving measurable performance success.Vehicle-related planning and design issues confront BRT planners in seven basic areas:1Capacity, External Dimensions2Internal Layout3Doors4Floor Height5Propulsion Systems6Vehicle Guidance7Aesthetics, Identity and BrandingThis paper draws heavily on 26 case studies documented in TCRP Project A-23 (Levinson, Zimmerman, et al. 2003). It also reflects experience from newer BRT systems and concludes with a series of general principles and guidelines for vehicle design, selection, and use in BRT applications.
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