Guangzhou BRT

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
Distinctive BRT buses Only some routes have special BRT buses
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr) Not in city centre
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 some buses have a step
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 7 companies, 3 groups
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government budget
Independently operated and managed fare collection system No. 3 bus company (cash), BRT management co. (turnstiles)
Quality control oversight from an independent entity / agency BRT management company
Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher) All are LPG
Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation system
Station size based on passenger demand
Full weather protection on all station platforms
System control centre
Real-time next bus information displays
Distinctive marketing identity for system Guangzhou BRT or GBRT
High capacity BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Audio announcements on BRT buses
Bicycle parking at BRT stations But not yet fully implemented
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s) So far only partially implemented
Disabled access to stations
BRT authority responsible for planning and control of the system Public Transport Management Office (planning) and BRT Management Co. (control)
Stations away from intersections

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways