Istanbul BRT

Year system commenced: 2007
Phase 1 2007 (18.2km-15 stations), Phase 2 2008 (11.8km-11 stations 2008), Phase 3 2009 (11.5 km-8 stations 2009)
Peak throughput (passengers/hr/direction): 21,400
West of Mecidiyekoy station, W-E, AM peak, 2011.12.2
City centre peak hour speed: 35-40 km/hr
Multiple surveys 30-Nov to 2-Dec 2011. 40+ in off peak
BRT system coverage (2-way roads) (1 fare): 42 km
Operational mode: trunk-only
Number of BRT stations: 33
Peak city centre buses/hr/direction: 161
West of Mecidiyekoy station, W-E, AM peak, 2011.12.2
Qualitative parameters
Segregated busways or bus-only roadways
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor
Majority of bus passengers in corridors carried by BRT buses
Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor IETT reports a saving of 52 minutes per passenger per day
Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
Actual peak ridership >10,000 passengers per hr per direction
Actual peak ridership >20,000 passengers per hr per direction
Carries more people than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
Pre-board fare collection and fare verification
Distinctive BRT buses
Distinctive marketing identity for system
Distinctive BRT stations
Multiple stopping areas / substops
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
More than one stopping position at each stop or substop
Sliding doors in BRT stations
Stations away from intersections
More than one BRT bus operator
Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions
Payment per bus-kilometre rather than per passenger
No operational subsidy from government subsidy needed
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government
Independently operated and managed fare collection system
Quality control oversight from an independent entity/agency
Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher)
Automated fare collection and fare veri?cation system
Full weather protection on all station platforms
System control centre
Real-time next bus information displays
Signal priority or grade separation at intersections
At-level boarding and alighting level but sometimes large gap
High capacity BRT buses Articulated & bi-articulated
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Audio announcements on BRT buses
Bicycle parking at BRT stations
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)
Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations
Wheelchair accessible stations Some are accessible, and facilities are being retrofitted
BRT authority responsible for planning & control of the system