Abstract
The Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is recognised as one of the most successful BRT systems delivering fast, comfortable, and cost-effective urban mobility through the provision of segregated right of-way infrastructure, rapid and frequent operations, and excellence in marketing and customer service. This paper takes a close look at the Brisbane system, in the context of the set of principles that define quality BRT, and contrasts it with the initial proposal for light rail transit (LRT). On the high level strategic criteria of value for money, increased accessibility, connectivity and visibility, the Brisbane BRT passes with a gold medal. (a).