Saving Time and Energy through Bus-Rapid-Transit Project Around the World

As the cost of providing space and energy for personal transportation options have increased both on the capital side as well as its energy footprint and consequences, mass transportation is gaining priority for developing and developed countries.  In this presentation, we will provide a few examples of the successful and not so successful implementations for the bus rapid transit system around the world.  The lecture will compare key features of various BRT projects around the world and attempt to address their impact on sustainable development and transportation solutions in each environment.

Speakers: Shari Tavafrashti, San francisco County Transportation Authority;

Elkin BelloInstitute for Transportation and Development Policy