The Busways / BRT thread (metro, largest, downtown, transportation)
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Just to discuss the current and new busways and BRTs. These seem to be more popular than light rail now, so talk about your cities developments in this area and compare to other systems. Which are the best? which is doing the most in development? I have to think L.A. is leading in this area but I could be way off. Are others more advanced?
Generally speaking, most American BRT lines are really "BRT-light". Based on the FTA CIG program, it appears this continues to be the case for projects still under development.
The Seattle region has the largest number of BRT [light] projects under consideration for FTA funding. The DC region has size-able plans for a future BRT network:
Existing
- Metroway Planned
- Route 7 BRT (Tysons to Alexandria) *under study*
- Route 1 BRT (south fairfax county)
- West End Transitway (Alexandria) *under FTA funding consideration*
- SMRT (PG County southwards) *under study/no progress*
- Route 29 BRT (Montgomery County)
- Rockville Pike BRT (Montgomery) *under study*
There are a few more high-level conceptual BRT lines in both Virginia and Maryland. DC doesn't have BRT lines, but will improve major bus corridors with key infrastructure such as bus lanes to speed up travel times.
Generally speaking, most American BRT lines are really "BRT-light". Based on the FTA CIG program, it appears this continues to be the case for projects still under development.
The Seattle region has the largest number of BRT [light] projects under consideration for FTA funding. The DC region has size-able plans for a future BRT network:
Existing
- Metroway Planned
- Route 7 BRT (Tysons to Alexandria) *under study*
- Route 1 BRT (south fairfax county)
- West End Transitway (Alexandria) *under FTA funding consideration*
- SMRT (PG County southwards) *under study/no progress*
- Route 29 BRT (Montgomery County)
- Rockville Pike BRT (Montgomery) *under study*
There are a few more high-level conceptual BRT lines in both Virginia and Maryland. DC doesn't have BRT lines, but will improve major bus corridors with key infrastructure such as bus lanes to speed up travel times.
Oh interesting. I happen to have lived in NoVA so I would be interested in BRT from Tysons to Alexandria, although it would seem tough to do along the current Rt 7. I mean they could do light timing and priority bus on lights but not sure how effective it would be without another lane. Rt 1 south may be more feasible since it has more lanes available. The other ones you listed I have no idea but Rockville Pike could be an option it's pretty large
Oh interesting. I happen to have lived in NoVA so I would be interested in BRT from Tysons to Alexandria, although it would seem tough to do along the current Rt 7. I mean they could do light timing and priority bus on lights but not sure how effective it would be without another lane. Rt 1 south may be more feasible since it has more lanes available. The other ones you listed I have no idea but Rockville Pike could be an option it's pretty large
Rt 7 would feature new dedicated lanes in most segments other than Falls Church. Route 1 would have dedicated lanes for the entire length. Columbia Pike will not have BRT or other bus infrastructure improvements, sadly--other than expensive stations.
Rt 7 would feature new dedicated lanes in most segments other than Falls Church. Route 1 would have dedicated lanes for the entire length. Columbia Pike will not have BRT or other bus infrastructure improvements, sadly--other than expensive stations.
Thanks for the link, I checked it out. Will be interesting to see how far they go with it, I did notice they made a habit of saying dedicated lanes (where available) which made me think it might not really be a BRT. but we shall see. I think other systems have called themselves BRT without dedicated lanes, it really just depends on resulting travel times and convenience. Was surprised they had one for Viers Mill Rd, but haven't been up that way in a while, it may have densified a lot.
Albuquerque has the nation's first Gold standard BRT line in the country, Albuquerque Rapid Transit. The line is finally going to start regular service on November 30th. The line premiered in November 2017 with a trial run but encountered issues with its all-electric fleet of articulated buses by BYD and so the planned kickoff of regular service was stalled. Last year the decision was made to go with a different fleet and use regular diesel articulated buses by New Flyer.
Albuquerque Rapid Transit is actually two separate lines, Red and Green. The Red Line goes from the city's Westside to Uptown Albuquerque in the Northeast Heights. The Green Line goes from the Westside to the East Gateway area in the Southeast Heights. Both lines share most of their route along Central Avenue, which includes a nine mile section with exclusive, bus-only lanes in the middle of the street.
When Albuquerque Rapid Transit was being planned it was estimated to have the potential to be the catalyst for $2 billion in transit-oriented development along its route. The line itself cost $135 million. Even before regular service has begun the line has been responsible for at least $700 million in urban development along its route. That's already more than 1/3 of its estimated potential. It represents a total of 2,766 residential units, 702 hotel rooms and at least 422,800 sq ft of commercial space and 238,400 sq ft of office space along the line.
Mods, why did you move this thread to Urban Planning to die? ridiculous. you know its gonna get no hits here. This should be in genral US or city vs. city
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