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Bus Rapid Transit
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What Is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?

Bus Rapid Transit or BRT has been defined as "a flexible, integrated, high performance transit system with a quality image and a strong identity." BRT combines the speed, reliability and amenities of rail-based rapid transit systems with the flexibility of buses. An increasing number of BRT systems are being implemented across the U.S. and the world, but because of BRT’s flexibility, each BRT application is planned and designed to meet the specific needs and characteristics of the region. BRT systems typically incorporate the following package of components appropriate to the markets they serve and the physical environment. Irrespective of how these elements are put together, all BRT systems emphasize speed, reliability and identity. In New York City our BRT system will be call Select Bus Service (SBS).

When implemented in New York City Select Bus Service (SBS) and could have the following characteristics:

MTA New York City Transit         New York City Department of Transportation          New York State Department of Transportation

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