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San Jose Bus rapid transit

A better bang for the buck

While some lament that the Woodward Light Rail Project was scrapped last week in favor of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system, BRT makes more sense in...
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Rapid bus arrivals start up in San Diego

The signal holds the green light for the Escondido BREEZE Rapid bus on Escondido Boulevard. The Route 350 bus that runs from the Escondido Station...
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Defining bus rapid transit for Chicago

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is one of the least expensive, quickly implemented ways to improve speed and ridership of public transportation, but as...
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Proposed Bus Rapid Transit on Wilshire effects Los Angeles travel and traffic

Travel time could conceivably get worse in West Los Angeles and Brentwood. Metro Transit Authority, MTA is proposing a project that could seriously...
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Downtown revitalization: What's the point?

“Even in these tough budget times, Mayor Ashley Swearengin understands the need to continue to improve downtown Fresno.” This was the...
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Frequent, fast and 'far-reaching' characterizes Bus Rapid Transit. What is Fresno getting?

If all goes according to schedule, Fresno could have its very own Bus Rapid Transit network in place by 2013. The proposed network is to consist of...
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Marvel of planned Fresno Bus Rapid Transit may have more to do with sex appeal than speed. Really!

What is it about Bus Rapid Transit or BRT that garners attention so? It certainly can’t be the “Bus” part nor is it the &ldquo...
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FastTrack Fresno County invites residents to vote on future public transit options for Fresno

Is connectivity or transportation lacking at California State University, Fresno? Besides being able to drive to and from and park on campus,...
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Better public transit for Fresno a must

A letter writer to the Fresno Bee today seems to be dissatisfied over what he apparently feels is an unreasonably or unacceptably long wait time...
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Bus Rapid Transit might be good for Fresno, but is Light Rail Transit better?

There are many reasons why Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is appealing. However, the reasons for embracing Light Rail Transit (LRT) might be more...
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