The line 4 BusWay has expanded the dedicated lane public transport framework system, composed of 3 tramway lines, to serve the south eastern section the greater Nantes area, France. The line was built in the context of the master plan for public transportation, which is one of the initiatives of the urban transit plan. Line 4 is 7 km long and has 15 stations. It connects the ring road (Porte de Vertou) to the centre of Nantes in less than 20 minutes, with a frequency of 4 minutes at peak times. Four park-and-ride car parks with a total capacity of 800 parking places are located along the line, which was placed in service on 6 November 2006. The line 4 BusWay took the elements that made the tramway a success (dedicated lane, stations, priority at intersections, high frequency and extended hours) and applied them to a bus system. For the covering abstract see ITRD E139491.
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