Bogota - TransMilenio

BRT standard score (Gold, Silver, Bronze, non-BRT):
Year system commenced: 2000
Peak throughput (passengers/hr/direction): 37,700
North of Calle 76 stn, S-N, PM peak 21-Jan-2013. AM N-S 35,160
City centre peak hour speed: 16-30 km/hr
Speed varies by corridor & express / skipped stations
BRT system coverage (2-way roads) (1 fare): 310 km
Approximate. Not incl. Airport and Carrera 10 corridors
Operational mode: trunk-feeder
Number of BRT stations: 142
Incl. Airport and Carrera 10 corridors
Peak city centre buses/hr/direction: 295
Calle 76 station N-S, AM peak, 21-Jan-2013
Qualitative parameters
Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor Feeder buses integrated into system
Majority of bus passengers in corridors carried by BRT buses
Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor
Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
Actual peak ridership >10,000 passengers per hr per direction
Actual peak ridership >20,000 passengers per hr per direction
Carries more people than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
Pre-board fare collection and fare verification
Distinctive BRT buses
Distinctive marketing identity for system TransMilenio
Distinctive BRT stations
Multiple stopping areas / substops
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
More than one stopping position at each stop or substop Mostly only one position
Sliding doors in BRT stations
Stations away from intersections
More than one BRT bus operator
Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions
Payment per bus-kilometre rather than per passenger
No operational subsidy from government no subsidy
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government
Independently operated and managed fare collection system
Quality control oversight from an independent entity/agency
Low-emission vehicle technology (≥Euro III)
Automated fare collection and fare verification system
Station size based on passenger demand
Full weather protection on most station platforms
Full weather protection on all station platforms
Covered station access Probably not needed, given climate
Escalators/elevators at >20% of stations with bridges/tunnels
System control centre
Real-time next bus information displays
Signal priority or grade separation at intersections
At-level boarding and alighting high floor buses and stations
High capacity BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations Though hard to understand for visitors
High-quality passenger information on buses Next 2 stops are displayed, but not other information
Audio announcements on BRT buses
Bicycle parking at BRT stations At some stations and terminals
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s) Some but not all corridors
Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations
Wheelchair accessible stations
Improvements to nearby public space
BRT authority responsible for planning & control of the system