BRT

Brampton BRT zooms along

July 24, 2011

Thanks to its Züm BRT line, Brampton Transit’s (ON) ridership hit an all-time high in 2010. The hybrid vehicles use signal priority to stay on time.

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FTA announces $1.58 billion in new starts

June 28, 2011

The Federal Transit Administration announced $1.58 billion in New Starts funding for 27 major transit projects.

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Cleveland considers new policy for fare cheats

June 17, 2011

The Greater Cleveland RTA (OH) may soften its policy against fare evaders by giving them two days to pay a $50 fine before charging them with a crime.

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Albany to roll out BRT, but tech features will wait

March 30, 2011

The Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) is launching its new bus rapid transit service next week but, as the Times Union points out, “some whiz-bang features aren’t yet in place.” So while passengers will be able to ride the brand-new hybrid vehicles fare-free for the first two weeks, they will have to wait a little longer [...]

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Melbourne’s SmartBus flunks the test

February 9, 2011

Glitches in the real-time information displays are creating confusion for passengers on Metlink’s (VIC) SmartBus, according to local transit advocates.

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Mixed reviews for New York’s select bus service

February 9, 2011

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (NY) Select Bus Service, a bus rapid-transit route on Manhattan’s East Side, garnered mixed reviews from a local politician.

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New Yorkers still adjusting to select bus service

December 24, 2010

New Yorkers are still getting used to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Select Bus Service, a BRT service with off-board fare payment.

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New York’s bus lane cameras see all

November 23, 2010

As reported last week, New York City installed five cameras to monitor the travel lanes for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new bus rapid transit service.

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NYC installs cameras in bus lanes

November 19, 2010

ive traffic cameras have been installed in the bus lanes on First and Second Avenues in Manhattan to support New York City Transit’s new Select Bus Service BRT route.

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China’s straddling bus: Coming to a city near you

October 26, 2010

Autopia reports that China’s giant traffic-straddling buses — described as “one part monorail, one part monster truck” — may be coming to the U.S.

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