Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-quality bus-based transit system that provides greater capacity and speed. It typically includes features like dedicated bus lanes, off-board fare collection, and signal priority to reduce delays and improve reliability.
Bus rapid transit provides quicker and more efficient services to transit riders as well as improves the reliability and appeal of public transportation thereby influencing mode share and reducing VMT.
For more details, see CAPCOA, T-28. Provide Bus Rapid Transit, pg. 197-203 for VMT reduction quantification.
Transit expansion should prioritize areas with high concentrations of transit-dependent populations, including low-income residents, seniors, and essential workers. Late-night and weekend service is critical for shift workers. Equity goals should include minimizing headways in underserved areas and ensuring accessible transit for riders with disabilities through ADA-compliant infrastructure and real-time info tools.
Requires significant funding. Funding sources include the Multifamily Super NOFA (California Department of Housing and Community Development), the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (Caltrans), and the Surface Transportation Block Grant and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Programs (Southern California Association of Governments).
The G Line spans approximately 18 miles, connecting the Chatsworth Metrolink Station in the northwest to the North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station in the southeast. This route facilitates efficient travel by using dedicated bus lanes and features ticket machines at station platforms for convenient boarding.
Officially launched on August 9, 2020, the Tempo BRT line represents the first true BRT system in the Bay Area, offering a 9.5-mile connection between Uptown Oakland and San Leandro’s BART station. Tempo BRT features dedicated bus-only lanes, center-boarding stations, prepaid fares, signal preemption, and all-door boarding to enhance efficiency and convenience.
