This paper is based on 2 research studies about this topic made by the Department of Transport Infrastructures of the Technical University of Catalonia. These studies have modelled the social profits of implementing BRT lines in 5 major corridors of Barcelona. BRT policies and implementation inSouth America, North America and Australia.The analysis in South America is focussed on 5 South American cities (Curitiba, Portoalegre, Guayaquil, Bogotá, Quito) that operate mature BRT systems in dense populated areas. BRTs are known to be the most efficient transport mode in these areas. BRT systems have been planned as an integrated mode with other transport networks such as regional rail, tube, tramway or conventional bus lines. In spite of their dispersed population, BRT policies have met with a great success in terms of transport efficiency. BRT policies and implementation in Europe. The implementation of BRT systems in Europe has been studied in Leeds, Stockholm, Paris-TVM, Dublin and Eindhoven in order to compare network topology, total amount of passengers and other effects to the society and urbanism (reduction of congestion, land use, etc). A benchmarking between main operating variables as well as social profits and construction costs will be defined. Spanish case study: BUS-VAO lane in Madrid and Spanish recent initiatives. Transport policy and construction framework.The BUS-VAO lane (N-VI) in Madrid has been analysed in order to determine a detailed evolution of specific transit measures (AADT) and social profit derived from its implementation. The positive results of this lane have caused the extension of BRT policies to other corridors with high demand in Madrid and Barcelona. Guidelines to develop an efficient BRT system. Finally, a guideline of BRT implementation is being carried out in order to identify the optimal network design and minimum patronage threshold that guarantees the efficiency of the system. For the covering abstract see ITRD E135582.
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