Updated: 4-Jul-2009
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Hangzhou BRT

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways   
Distinctive 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)   Only in city centre part of corridor 1
Pre-board fare collection and fare verification   
At-level boarding and alighting   level but sometimes large gap
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   
Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)   
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   Hangzhou BRT
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   Despite huge bicycle volumes
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)   
Stations away from intersections