Kunming median bus lanes

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways

Network of routes and corridors

Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter) New corridors have wider, better stations

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

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 veri?cation

Distinctive BRT buses Yes, for the new 18m buses

Distinctive marketing identity for system New 18m buses marketed as BRT

Distinctive BRT stations

Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges

More than one stopping position at each stop or substop Stations without doors / defined stop areas

Sliding doors in BRT stations

Stations away from intersections

Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions

Payment per bus-kilometre rather than per passenger

No operational subsidy from government no subsidy

BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government

Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher) 18m BRT vehicles: yes. Fuel: no

Automated fare collection and fare veri?cation system

Station size based on passenger demand

Full weather protection on all station platforms

System control centre

Real-time next bus information displays

Signal priority or grade separation at intersections Many bus-only left turns

At-level boarding and alighting

High capacity BRT buses new fleet of 18m, but most still 10-12m

High-quality passenger information at stations

High-quality passenger information on buses On the new 18m buses

Audio announcements on BRT buses

Bicycle parking at BRT stations Despite huge bicycle volumes

Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)

Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations

Wheelchair accessible stations

BRT authority responsible for planning & control of the system