Updated: 29-Apr-2010
Xiamen BRT

Xiamen 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)   
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   level but sometimes large gap
Sliding doors in BRT stations   
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges   Including a tunnel and very long bridge
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   
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   
Signal priority or grade separation at intersections   
Distinctive marketing identity for system   Xiamen BRT
High capacity BRT buses   6 18m buses introduced 24 April 2010
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)   Bikes are banned along Xiahe Rd corridor
Stations away from intersections