纽约的brt系统概述.ppt

A Bronx Tale:Bus Rapid Transit in New York City Flexible, integrated, high performance system with a quality image and a strong brand identity. Essential elements Speed Reliability Attractiveness Select Bus Service is the name for New York City’s BRT System. Primary features include: proof-of-payment fare collection, transit signal priority, and expanded bus lanes. The first Select Bus Service route is the Fordham Road-Pelham Parkway Bx12 corridor in the Bronx. Service launched on June 29, 2008 Trend: Bus Speeds Dropping Slow Bus Travel in NYC Sources of Bus Delay BRT Benefits are based on the following metrics:1. Base BRT Ridership2. Ability to support Frequent/All-Day Service3. Potential Travel Time Savings4. Ridership Trend/Future Growth5. System Connectivity Public Involvement Bx12 Select Bus ServiceFordham Road-Pelham Parkway Corridor Ridership Fewer Stops Expanded/Improved Bus Lanes Expanded: Existing peak period bus lanes expanded to all-day operation Bus lanes extended geographically Improved: High visibility red bus lanes Overhead signage Increased NYPD bus lane enforcement Transit Signal Priority Opticom Radio/GPS signal priority system Installed at about 20 of the 35 intersections along the route in both directions Early green/extended green available based on existing signal parameters Signals timings also optimized Proof-of-Payment Fare Collection Customers pay at fare payment machines and obtain a proof-of-payment receipt before boarding Customers board the bus at either door and hold receipt for inspection – receipt valid for 1 hour Two types of machines in use Re-purposed MetroCard “express” machine for customers with MetroCards Re-purposed Parkeon multi-space parking meter for customers with coins Proof-of-Payment Fare Inspection Fare inspectors on vehicles and at stations (not police/peace officers) On-board cameras to document incidents Anyone without receipt is subject to $100 summons Additional Features Leading Bus