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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.

Important BRT Documents:

• Charactristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision Making (CBRT)
  
• Comparitive assessment of BRTS in Asian Cities
• Bus Rapid Transit Accessibility Guidelines
• TCRP Report 118: BRTS
• Bus Rapid Transit System in India
• The Potential for Bus Rapid Transit to Reduce Transportation-Related CO2 Emissions
• ITS Enhanced Bus Rapid Transit Systems
• The Benefits and Costs of a Bus Rapid Transit System in Mexico City
• Issues in Bus Rapid Transit

See also:

• BRT-related documents
• BRT-related news
• Asia Workshop on Cycling and BRT (4 Oct 2005, Delhi)

BRT Systems in Asia
As of July 2008

Location Maps

• Operational
• Planned or Under Construction