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If a full BRT (with wide spacing on stops - like 1 mile) is being explored - then the median busway design used in Bogota seems to be remarkably effective. Re-allocating existing lanes sends a strong message. I am also a fan of level boarding - it makes all the difference in the world to those with mobility issues, especially when paired with multiple door boarding. Consider the rapidly aging boomer population that will not be less able to drive in 15 years or so - the fewer steps the easier (and faster) it is to get on the vehicle.

Also nice for those travelling with kids in strollers (actually when you think about it, level-boarding to even regular buses should be a legally mandated minimum requirement - not all systems have lift or kneeling buses).

On biking facilities - (cycle trips tend to attract a slightly different demographic and tend to be used for shorter-distance trips than transit) the city of Montreal in Canada has some cheap and expensive versions of separated urban bikeways.

Check it out:

by Adriana on Mar 5, 2010 12:19 am • link • report

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