The Top 8 Coolest Bus Rapid Transit Systems Across the World
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- Bus rapid transit (BRT), also called a busway or transitway, is a bus-based public transport system designed to have better capacity and reliability than a conventional bus system.[2] Typically, a BRT system includes roadways that are dedicated to buses, and gives priority to buses at intersections where buses may interact with other traffic; alongside design features to reduce delays caused by passengers boarding or leaving buses, or paying fares. BRT aims to combine the capacity and speed of a metro with the flexibility, lower cost and simplicity of a bus system. ~Wikipedia
What are your most favorite BRTs? What is missing from the list?
I have visited more BRT systems recently that I would have included on the list.
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I think some big systems are missing, for example TransJakarta in Jakarta, Transmilenio in Bogotá and Rede Integrada de Transporte in Curitiba. LA's and Paris' systems are algo worth mentioning
Same as KL to Sunway BRT
Having lived in Colombia, I can tell you Transmilemia’s system in Bogotá is pretty awful. The buses, roads and covered passenger areas are all falling apart. I’d read about their brt system and watched videos on it. Brts are a great solition for poorer countries and for public transport needs that are moderate. Bogotá is a huge city and it needs at least 1-2 subway or above ground metro lines. It was sort of the talk of the town when I was there. A lot of money went into a system that is falling apart from the amount of use and burden of a huge population using it. Putting down tracks actually ends up saving money in the long haul. It doesn’t require nearly as much maintenance, and the trains that go on them almost never break down in the same way the buses and their tires or engines do.
I also lived in Medellín for a little bit, and I feel like they got the mix right. They have an above ground metro system, with the metro plus system shown in this video. That particular line services an area that doesn’t have as much traffic or quite as much need as their Metro line did.
I think that rapid bus transport is an important part of public transportation, but sometimes it can be overused and put in improper places. People don’t realize how much wear and tear goes on these buses and the roads that they drive on and that sometimes in the long run a metro system actually will save money.
Jakarta, Indonesia has the longest BRT line in the world, which is 251.2 km in 2022
@@havidssetiyadi9610no, es Bogotá
@@luifercd9581 Bogota solo tiene 110 Km de ruta
BRT systems in Brazil none? Brazil was the cradle of BRT systems in the world. We have Curitiba, which was the first, and the first Bi-articulated bus in the world was launched and tested in Curitiba. We have the systems in São Paulo, mainly the ABD broker, an example of a sustainable system, the BRT and BRS in Rio de Janeiro, the BRT system in Goiânia and Metrobus, among others.
salute to Jaime Lerner
To be fair the title is clearly stating"coolest" (no offense)...
@@gabenitez I see... Santiago, Mexico city, Medellin, santiago... pretty cool 🙃
Sim existem, mas só o de Curitiba presta, o resto é uma porcaria, o de Belém por exemplo tá a quase 20 anos em obras
I would count the BRT of Rio de Janeiro. more than 20 lines, with some lines running 24 hours and extending over 100 kilometers (62 miles approx). the BRT in rio de Janeiro has its 100% exclusive lines only for buses and a system with articulated buses on all lines, with direct connection to rio de janeiro international airport, upscale neighborhoods, the suburbs, integration with trains, subways and several other bus lines. with a new corridor being built, new lines and a greater extension will appear.
I didn't know BRTs could have platform screen doors! That's really cool
The media doesn't show alternative transit options. We could have this in America right now if people actually knew about it.
I would have added the orange and silver line busway in Los Angeles, CA. The orange line is effectively an extension of LA's red line metro. The orange line is true BRT with a dedicated right of way over most or all of its route. The silver lines has dedicated lanes on freeways.
Whenever I hear BRT, Curitiba is the first place that comes to mind, so I’m surprised that it’s not here. Eugene is weird. The bidirectional single lane and lack of priority signal make it seem hardly worth it.
Nagoya Guideway Bus Yutorito Line in Japan is the coolest BRT.
It is ordinary bus service in suburb, but runs fast like a train
on the dedicated guideway in the city.
You forgot to show BRT systems in Brazil, there are several: Curitiba was the first in the world, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and other cities. Go visit Brazil and get to know these transport systems.
Just as an update, Mexico City's metrobus has now 8 lines, with double decker buses, also there is another planned to be build and there are some electric buses too
transmilenio in Bogotá Colombia has 12 lines and 2 under construction, the second biggest fleet of 0 emmission buses in the world
@@jjwnnxy the problem is that it looks messy and doesn't have a real order, well for me, I'm not used haha, for me metrobus is simpler, of course the subway helps a lot (no se si hablas español jaja)
@@hernandezmoralesdaniel3404 depende del lugar, por ejemplo Transmilenio por la autopista sur es muy organizado y ha ayudado a la renovación urbana del sur de Bogotá y de Soacha
@@jjwnnxy pero existen, cómo rutas, no?
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Very interesting video, which confirms that Latin America leads the world in BRT. Contrary to what you might think there is BRT in Europe. The Netherlands has Almere, Eindhoven, and the superb 'South Tangent' route 300 south of Amsterdam. Sweden has Jonkoping, but the route in Lund has been converted to a tramway. There is BRT in France (eg Metz, Rouen and the Trans-Val-de-Marne.) and in Britain. In the UK we have three significant guided busways, Cambridge-St Ives; Manchester-Leigh, and Luton-Dunstable. The first two (unlike Adelaide) have double-decks. There is non-guided BRT in Bristol and Belfast.
The BRT system was invited by Jaime Lerner Major of Curitiba city in 1971. In 1992 Curitiba launched the bi-articulated bus. JAIME LERNER the greatest Architecture and Urbanist created the BRT system in 1971 with a big team.
Another very interesting BRT system is in Xiamen, China. In Xiamen, the entire BRT system uses elevated busways that are completely segregated from other traffic, and the BRT stations are more similar to elevated rail stations. The BRT system also uses the only articulated buses in Xiamen. I remember riding it shortly after it opened in 2010, and it appeared so futuristic compared to the many run-down standard transit buses at the time.
Chuga choo choo! I'm a train and I approve this video!!!!
TransJakarta, Indonesia covers 251 km distance ,in 13 routes ,with more 3000 buses to handle 750,000 Passengers per day ,operating 24 hours /day........ It is the biggest BRT System' in the world...... Operated since 2004.
I haven't these mentioned yet: Guangzhou's BRT is also fantastic, serving as a complete replacement for local bus services as well, and it competes neck and neck with Bogota in terms of passenger throughput. Yichang is also cool for its station layout design. The access bridges to the stations for these systems are kinda long, though nowhere near as bad as Bogota's.
Jakarta?
How could you omit Curitiba, the grand-daddy of the mode? Los Angeles' Orange Line and the South Dade Busway both utilize old railroad rights of way and are certainly worth a mention.
You forgot CURITIBA. The most interesting one. 😳
Absolutely you forgot the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) Orange line. This route has it's own right away and runs from The Red line station in North Hollywood to Chatsworth and runs 24/7. It was built on an old freight rail right away.
Worth a watch :)
Transmilenio of bogota, brt of brasil, u not mention the length of brt of Mexico city
A recent effort in Sydney worth noting is the B Line buses from the City to Mona Vale. Limited stops in mostly dedicated bus lanes or transit lanes to the northern beaches with a dedicated fleet of double deck buses works reasonably well.
Very good images friend
BRT is Brazilian Curitiba!❤
Thailand is nice too a very unique bus style
Cool! This is soon to be developed in Cebu, Philippines too. Can't wait for it in 2025.
TransJakarta in Jakarta, Indonesia should be included. 13 main Coridor Route with lots sub-coridor route and feeder
Cool plan.......Bus Rapid Transit!!! Dedicated right of way keeps cars off the bus lanes which means more express runs. Thanks Tim😀😀
Our ART bus here in Albuquerque on Central Ave/Route 66 should have been on the list.
Cool
Súper video my friend like and Greetings from Argentina 🤩👌
I think the BRT system in Xiamen is convenient too. Buses are on viaducts, just like metros do. There is also a beautiful view to look around the sea on the BRT.
I was hoping that Guadalajara's brt system El Macrobus would be included. The city is making strides to turn yet another busy road into a route, making it the second brt system in the city.
Pero se llena bien feo 😔
I would also add Istanbuls system.
From the Netherlands: Almere, definately Almere. Seven bus lines (called "Metro's") serving every neighbourhood in the 200,000 inhabitant city, almost exclusively on seperate bus lanes with right-of-way on intersections. Run every five minutes during peak hours, and at least every 15 minutes througout the day, weekends included.
Also cool, several R-Net lines providing high frequencies on seperate bus lanes between cities. The best example is the first one built: line 300 between Haarlem and Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA. It's got the nickname Zuidtangent, runs every six minutes throughout the day, and includes a 25 km seperate bus lane, the longest in Europe.
Xiamen, China has an interesting BRT.
You should change your title to "The Top 8 Coolest Bus Rapid Systems in America and Australia."
but Jakarta, Indonesia has the biggest BRT System in the world and it reaches 250 km
TransJakarta BRT was operated for the 1st time in 2004. With the length of the route 208 km..
Sitilink BRTS in Surat, India is the biggest BRTS in India...operates electric as well as diesel buses...also very beautifully planned with trees around the tracks... Very economical too...
Hey have you checked out the Indianapolis brt system they're expanding adding another line
Despite the GOP controlled Indiana government push to limit it.
Jakarta Indonesia, has the longest brt system in the world
Cool. But one system is missing Curitiba's BRT.
Have you seen the Denver Flatiron Flyer Bus Rapid Transit?
the first music is interesting
Guangzhou
Bogotá
Curitiba
Chengdu
Peshawar
I would like to see LA Orange Line, TransMilenio and any of the other guided busways (Cambridgeshire {longest}, Lehigh, Essen O-Bahn {1st} or Yutorito.
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I guess Pittsburgh didn't make the cut!
It never does.
Pittsburgh is shrinking so rapidly that they are considering actually abandoning Light Rail. Massive exodus of population.
@@joestewart8914 I can't find any information about that online. Could you post a link please?
@@buddyclem7328 Refer to page 58 of Port Authority's NEXTransit report.
@@joestewart8914 Thank you!
Ottawa Transitway
The Transit Signal Priority is clearly missing in the ones from the US... LOL! Fun list anyway. In my mind, Bogotá has the best system in the world because of the unrivaled network of local and express routes combined with the all the possible one-seat rides that get you from one station to several different corners in the city. Yes, Bogotá suffers from poor busway concrete maintenance which leads to a bumpy ride but at least it's fast.
There include transjakarta brt sytem right?
The first and biggest in asia
Right?
*NOT*
They seem to take on the characteristics of light rail when they run on their own corridors.
Istanbul Metrobus: Hah! Amateurs :D
Sunway BRT
BRT Visate Caxias do Sul, RS, Brasil
The title should be edited since the coverage isn't of world as you stated. Africa has good BRT system than most of the ones shown here. Go to South Africa, Tanzania just to mention a few.
Where is Curitiba/BR?
6:10 looks like a Tata Marcopolo in Delhi.
You didn't show the first one BRT, Curitiba in Brazil, and the largest one, Bogotá in Colombia: TransMilenio.... Are you crazy?
3:02 seems like a train on tyres.
Bogota's TransMilenio is so heavily overcrowded they've begun work on a rail system.
Tennessee effectively outlaws BRT and light rail development, but Nashville MTA has a workaround called BRT Light.
Apparently countless other cities developed BRT in some shape or form. Ottawa and Pittsburgh began BRT aka busways in the early 1980s. Quito, Ecuador began a BRT with dual mode trolleycoaches.
in bogota they are working on a regional rail system and two metro lines
There are two worlds: one outside China, the other inside.
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transjakarta?
Brazil?
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"Around the world". Most in America.
Bruh, other continents don't uses em
TransJakarta not included?? Well...OK then
brt peshawar pakistan
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It's missing the world's longest BRT system, TransJakarta in Indonesia. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TransJakarta