Guadalajara's public transport is a dangerous, unreliable and environmentally unfriendly system, implemented and maintained as problems occur (ad-hoc). The problems lie not in the capacity of the system, rather in the poor quality. If we wish to prevent Guadalajara from having the same chaotic experience (pollution, congestion, accidents) as its older sister, Mexico City, public transport must become more integrated into the developing urban landscape and more friendly for its users and the environment. This research is a distillation of critical success factors for public transport planning, carried out within three case studies from diverse cultural context (Westcorridor Connecting-line, Eindhoven, Jubilee Line Extension, London, Bi-articulated bus, Curitiba). These critical success factors when taken together form an integrated planning package, which could be seen as a recommendation for decision-makers in Guadalajara. It is hoped this concept will persuade decision-makers to carry out a more inclusive planning process for public transport to avoid unwanted situations in the future.
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