The Bogota bus rapid transit system is a fairly unique transit system in the world. It has got most of the same infrastructure that was already constructed for main roads and highways that is why there was no need of any major investment in building new rights of way. The stations for Bogota bus rapid transit system are pretty low cost, but they are highly functional. The main investment that has to be done is in the buses.
Mass transit access to almost every corner of a major sprawling city has been brought by this system. It has also renders its services to create transit oriented development along the major corridors instead of auto-centric development.
If it is required by a major city in the developed or under developed country to quickly develop a mass transit system, but they does not have enough capital to invest in new heavy or light rail, then another option is offered by bus rapid transit.
All around the world there are more than 100 BRT projects that are in operation or in development.
Description of the Orange Line in Los Angeles
Here I am giving you a description of the Orange Line in Los Angeles:
The Metro Orange Line, which is operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), is a dedicated bus transit way. It is located along an unused rail right-of-way. A rapid transit extension is being provided by the Orange Line from the Metro Red Line and it also improves connectivity to the Metro Rapid bus system for the riders of San Fernando Valley transit.
The system is also intended to reduce congestion on US 101, which is a major freeway that runs parallel to the Orange Line. In October 2005 The Orange Line was debuted.
In 2004, there was a brief halt in the construction of the busway following a court finding that Metro had not considered multiple Metro Rapid bus routes as an alterative to the busway. A revised Final Environmental Impact Report following additional analysis indicated that the Orange Line busway was still the preferred alternative.
Why the Orange Line busway was still the preferred alternative?
The reasons due to which the Orange Line busway was still the preferred alternative are that:
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The greatest number of transit riders of all the alternatives was being generated by the busway, this would offset higher capital costs, this makes the busway alternative to the most cost effective on a per passenger basis.
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It was expected that the operating costs were lower than the Rapid Bus network alternative.
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City’s land use plans to locate a mass transit project along the former railroad right-of-way was supported by the busway and it was also consistent with local land use plans.
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The most improved travel time would be offered by the Orange Line, since the increased traffic congestion has no impact on the dedicated busway.
When did it Debut?
On the last weekend of October, 2005 The Orange Line’s debuted. It drew about 83,000 riders who tried out the new system free-of-cost. To meet passenger demand eleven additional buses were required.
The Number of Riders Soared During First Six Months
Gradually the ridership on the Metro Orange was anticipated to grow, and by the year 2020 it would build up to 22,000 average weekday boarding passengers. Initial during the first year the ridership was predicted to be between 5,000-7,000 daily riders. However, the line has proven immensely popular – within the first six months of opening ridership was an increased to more than 21,000 daily rider.
Findings of January 2006 Rider Survey
It was found by a January 2006 rider survey the riders overwhelming approve of Orange Line features and time-savings: it was indicated by 95% that they like the Orange Line Metroliner vehicle, the pre-paid boarding system was liked by 91%. 92% of the riders normally have a seat for the trip. Other findings were that:
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Before the Orange Line opened more than 50% of riders previously took a Metro Bus.
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More than 1/3 of riders have got a car for the survey trip.
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There were17% of riders who were new to Metro. 14% of the riders had been riding for less than a year.
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It was said by about half of respondents that they would connect to a Metro Bus or Rail line to complete their trip.
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It was indicated by 85% of respondents who made the same trip before the Orange Line that the Orange Line has reduced their travel time.
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18% of respondents previously had been either driven alone or carpooled, and 79% were previously using the 101 Freeway. Out of the former 101 Freeway drivers, it was indicated by 68% that their trip time had been reduced.
Information for this summary has been gathered from the Metro website, federal documents (US Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation Administration) and news stories.
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