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Busways

Definition

A busway is a special roadway designed for the exclusive use of buses. A busway can be in its own right-of-way, or in a railway or highway right-of-way. Short stretches of streets designated for exclusive bus use are sometimes also called busways. A busway can also be built in an...

Reference Guides List

Bus Rapid Transit: A Handbook for PartnersCharacteristics of Bus Rapid TransitBuswaysBus on ExpresswayBus LanesSignal PriorityVehicle DesignStops, Spacing, Location and DesignFare CollectionMarketing, Information and AVLLand Use Policy

Metro Rapid Demonstration Program Evaluation Report - Survey Tables

Table A-1 Reasons for Using Transit Local BeforeLocal BeforeLocal AfterMetro Rapid After #Percent#Percent#Percent#PercentAvoid traffic12314.10%2910.10%9013.30%14520.20%No other way to go46253.00%14149.00%39658.60%33246.20%Less expensive19422.30%4515.60%12017.80%15421.40%Parking...