Chongqing BRT

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways only 3.5km fully segregated
Distinctive BRT buses
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High 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 4 stations buy the ticket in the bus
At-level boarding and alighting bus has steps
Sliding doors in BRT stations
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor
Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions
More than one BRT bus operator
No operational subsidy from government subsidy needed
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government budget
Independently operated and managed fare collection system
Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)
Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation system At some stations; otherwise on bus
Station size based on passenger demand
Full weather protection on all station platforms
Real-time next bus information displays
Signal priority or grade separation at intersections
Distinctive marketing identity for system Chongqing BRT
High capacity BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Bicycle parking at BRT stations
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)
Wheelchair accessible stations
Stations away from intersections

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways