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November 2008

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Overview
How its success in Latin America can benefit Asia


Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems are viable alternatives to traditional light rail public transport. Instead of a train or metrorail, BRT systems use buses to ply a dedicated lane that runs lengthwise along the center of the road. At specific locations, passengers can embark or disembark at conveniently located stations, which often feature ticket booths, turnstiles, and automatic doors. Studies have shown that a BRT is not only cheaper to build, but is also profitable for bus owners to operate and relatively inexpensive for commuters to use. Highly successful in Latin America, many transport specialists predict that BRT systems will gain momentum in Asian cities.

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BRT Systems in Asia

Operational Planned or Under Construction Under Consideration
  1. Akita, Japan
  2. Ankara, Turkey
  3. Beijing, China
  4. Fukuoka, Japan
  5. Gifu, Japan
  6. Jakarta, Indonesia
  7. Kanazuwa, Japan
  8. Miyazaki, Japan
  9. Nagaoka, Japan
  10. Nagoya, Japan
  11. Nigata, Japan
  12. Seoul, South Korea
  13. Taipei,China
  1. Bangalore, India
  2. Bangkok, Thailand
  3. Chengdu, China
  4. Chongqing, China
  5. Delhi, India
  6. Ha Noi, Viet Nam
  7. Hangzhou, China
  8. Huai’an, China
  9. Jinan, China
  10. Pune, India
  11. Shanghai, China
  12. Shengyan, China
  13. T’aichung, China
  14. T’ainan, China
  15. Tienjing, China
  16. Wuhan, China
  17. Xi’an, China
  18. Xiamen, China
  1. Ahmedabad, India
  2. Dhaka, Bangladesh
  3. Hyderabad, India
  4. Manila, Philippines
  5. Shenzhen, China
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