This scorecard shows the criteria and point values that make up the BRT Standard, including a description of each category.
THE BRT BASICS (38 points)
Dedicated Right-of-Way
Busway Alignment
Off-board Fare Collection
Intersection Treatments
Platform-level Boarding
SERVICE PLANNING (19 points)
Multiple Routes
Express, Limited, and Local Services
Control Center
Located in Top Ten Corridors
Demand Profile
Hours of Operations
Multi-corridor Network
INFRASTRUCTURE (13 points)
Passing Lanes at Stations
Minimizing Bus Emissions
Stations Set Back from Intersections
Center Stations
Pavement Quality
STATIONS (10 points)
Distances Between Stations
Safe and Comfortable Stations
Number of Doors on Bus
Docking Bays and Sub-stops
Sliding Doors in BRT Stations
COMMUNICATIONS (5 points)
Branding
Passenger Information
ACCESS AND INTEGRATION (15 points)
Universal Access
Integration with Other Public Transport
Pedestrian Access and Safety
Secure Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle-Sharing Integration
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