Bogota's TransMilenio

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
High capacity BRT buses
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High city centre peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
Majority of bus passenger demand in the corridor met by BRT buses
Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor
Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
Actual peak ridership over 10,000 passengers per hour per direction
Actual peak ridership over 20,000 passengers per hour per direction
Passenger volume greater than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
Pre-board fare collection and fare veriﬁcation
At-level boarding and alighting high floor buses and stations
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor Feeder buses integrated into system
Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions
More than one BRT bus operator
No operational subsidy from government no subsidy
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government budget
Independently operated and managed fare collection system
Quality control oversight from an independent entity / agency
Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)
Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation system
Weather protection on station platforms
System control centre
Real-time next bus information displays Not functioning well in Oct-08
Distinctive marketing identity for system TransMilenio
Distinctive BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Bicycle parking at stations At some stations and terminals
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s) Some but not all corridors
BRT authority responsible for planning and control of the system

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways