Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
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High capacity BRT buses
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Network of routes and corridors
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Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
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High city centre peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
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Majority of bus passenger demand in the corridor met by BRT buses
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Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor
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Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
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Actual peak ridership over 10,000 passengers per hour per direction
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Passenger volume greater than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
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Pre-board fare collection and fare verification
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At-level boarding and alighting
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Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
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Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor
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Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions
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More than one BRT bus operator
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No operational subsidy from government
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BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government budget
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Independently operated and managed fare collection system
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Quality control oversight from an independent entity / agency
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Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)
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Automated fare collection and fare verification system
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Weather protection on station platforms
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System control centre
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Real-time next bus information displays
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Distinctive marketing identity for system
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Distinctive BRT buses
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High-quality passenger information at stations
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High-quality passenger information on buses
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Bicycle parking at stations
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Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)
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BRT authority responsible for planning and control of the system
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