White Paper

Agency Experiences in Applied Infrastructure Design for Bus Rapid Transit

Abstract

This white paper shares insights on bus rapid transit infrastructure design from transit agencies who participated in an APTA survey and series of interviews.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA BTS-BRT-WP-006-25 Original 08/27/2025 Published Current

Keywords

bus rapid transit, BRT, infrastructure design, intelligent transportation systems, roadways, transit signal priority

Summary

Transit agencies are increasingly interested in deploying bus rapid transit (BRT) service thanks to its potential to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of transit service and increase ridership at a lower cost than rail. Roadway design and bus priority are important elements in a BRT system to help the service avoid delays and improve the overall customer experience. This white paper shares the results of experiences and insights on roadway design and infrastructure from agencies who have implemented, or are about to implement, BRT. These agencies responded to a survey with 16 questions on roadway infrastructure design, bus lane enforcement, and ITS. Drawing from these agencies’ responses, the white paper offers a set of lessons learned and considerations for agencies to keep in mind when planning and designing BRT in order to achieve maximum benefits and effectiveness. The results can also be used to identify areas for additional exploration and standards development.

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