May 10, 2007 Presented by: Bill Ball, AICP and Joel Rey, P.E., AICP BRT To Maximize Person Capacity Within Limited ROW Using
May 10, 2007
Presented by:
Bill Ball, AICP and Joel Rey, P.E., AICP
BRT To Maximize Person Capacity Within Limited ROW
Using
Bus Rapid Transit
• High performance
• High level & quality of service
• Quality image• Unique identity
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System PerformanceSystem Performance
BRTBRT
Mixed traffic w/ signal priorityMixed traffic w/ signal priority
Exclusive w/ signal Exclusive w/ signal prioritypriority
Use of shouldersUse of shoulders
Use of existing mediansUse of existing medians
Express busExpress bus
Local busLocal bus
Light railLight rail
Heavy railHeavy rail
Max Capacity in Max Capacity in Existing ROWExisting ROW
Mixed Traffic BRT
• Mixed traffic • Signal priority• Queue jumps• Bypass lanes• Other BRT
elements
Use of Existing Medians
• Wider corridors• 1- or 2-way• U.S. experience
– Cleveland– Eugene
• Safety Concerns– Left turns– Passenger crossings
Bus Use of Shoulders
• 11+ projects in U.S.– Minneapolis– Seattle– Delaware– Miami– Lee County– Others
• TCRP Synthesis 64
Matanzas Pass Bridge to Ft. Myers Beach
Bus Use of Shoulders
• Minneapolis– 400 buses, 14 routes– 230 miles now– 300 miles (2007)
• Bypass congestion (<35 mph)
• Minimal signs• No pavement
markings
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Bill Ball, AICP andJoel Rey, P.E., AICPTindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.1000 N. Ashley DriveSuite 100Tampa, FL 33602(813) [email protected]