Updated: 16-Mar-2009
ChinaBRT.org - Chongqing BRT

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   
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)   
Disabled access to stations   
Stations away from intersections