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