@ARTICLE{ iet:/content/journals/10.1049/iet-its.2013.0176, author = {Vernon Joseph Racehorse}, affiliation = {Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA}, author = {Guohui Zhang}, affiliation = {Department of Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico, 210 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA}, author = {Aaron Sussman}, affiliation = {Mid Region Council of Governments, 809 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA}, author = {Afshin Jian}, affiliation = {New Mexico Department of Transportation, 1120 Cerrillos RD. Room 223, Santa Fe, NM 87504, USA}, author = {Timothy Parker}, affiliation = {ABQ Metro – D3, New Mexico Department of Transportation, 7500 Pan American Blvd., Albuquerque, NM 87199-1750, USA}, keywords = {transportation design strategies;transportation modes;flexible transit design system;intelligent transportation systems;traffic congestion;bus rapid transit system deployment;logistic modelling;cost-effective transit service;ridership data;BRT acceptance;urban transportation knowledge;station design;population booms;BRT systems;toll collection;master operation planning;master service planning;dedicated lanes;}, ISSN = {1751-956X}, language = {English}, abstract = {This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems as an effective alternative transport mode which will benefit urban transportation knowledge for creating a BRT system. BRT can be seen as a feasible solution to traffic congestion and is designed using delicate transportation design strategies, such as, dedicated lanes, adequate station design, master planning of service and operation, faster toll collection, up-to-date intelligent transportation systems applications. BTR systems will improve time, safety and cost-effectiveness by accomplishing the goals of increasing speed and ridership. Unlike rail, BRT is a flexible transit design system. BRT acceptance is determined with algorithms such as logistic modelling and ridership data. Optimum potential determination of a system is possible by looking at international and local studies examining BRT problems and strengths. Problems consist of conflicts with other transportation modes and population booms. Determining if a system will be used also heavily falls on the quality. Most transit systems are perceived eyesores and inefficient modes with over-congestion, these barriers can be overcome with proper design that gives a captivating addition to the community.}, title = {Bus rapid transit system deployment for high quality and cost-effective transit service: a comprehensive review and comparative analysis}, journal = {IET Intelligent Transport Systems}, issue = {2}, volume = {9}, year = {2015}, month = {March}, pages = {175-183(8)}, publisher ={Institution of Engineering and Technology}, copyright = {© The Institution of Engineering and Technology}, url = {https://digital-library.theiet.org/;jsessionid=45msogp0a5248.x-iet-live-01content/journals/10.1049/iet-its.2013.0176} }