DICK RUDDELL
EAST LANCASTEREAST LANCASTERBUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECTBUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT
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Bus Rapid Transit DefinitionBus Rapid Transit Definition
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is best explained as the simulation of rail transit using bus technology.
Key components are: high frequency bus service along the Corridor,
enhanced amenities such as aesthetic street furniture and landscaping,
technology treatments to make the service “rapid” and
appropriate marketing campaigns
East Lancaster BRT ProjectEast Lancaster BRT Project
Existing E. Lancaster Components for this Project Six-mile Corridor 2,400 daily passenger boardings Current service features 15-minute frequencies
(similar to light rail frequency) High levels of pedestrian activity Corridor contains a mix of commercial and retail
establishments adjacent to residential areas
East Lancaster BRT ProjectEast Lancaster BRT Project
Three Major Components Rapid Bus Treatments Vehicle procurement Improved Passenger stop
Convenience & Aesthetics/ Marketing
Optical Detector
Emitter
Signal Controller
Original photo courtesy of 3M
Transit Signal Priority now Installed!
Future Bus Rapid Transit VehicleFuture Bus Rapid Transit Vehicle
Proposed East Lancaster CorridorBus Rapid Transit Service Concept
Frequency & Span of Service Weekday 15 minutes – 5:15am – 10:45pm Saturday 30 minutes – 5:45am – 10:45pm Sunday 60 minutes – 6:45am – 7:45pm
Real-time arrival signs (future component)
New Style Shelter with Solar lighting (security)
Information Kiosk with enhanced
customer information signage
Brick Pavers at shelters
Examples of corridor branding = “unique identity and image”
Bus stops with passenger
information and solar lighting
Bench upgrades
Transit Signal Priority = Rapid Transit
Unique, high-capacity vehicles
Sidewalk extensions & repairs
Brick Paving