Commonsense Approaches for Improving Transit Bus Speeds (2014) / Chapter Skim
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49 and the literature review suggest that this can be very effective. Increased stop spacing is also a key element of bus rapid transit (BRT)
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50 overwhelmed at several agencies by continuing increases in traffic congestion and transit ridership. There is also a desire for more comprehensive programs of action that can result in notable improvements.
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51 applies the new spacing guideline to new or extended routes and has removed or consolidated 67 stops. Local match is a challenge in obtaining funding for enhancing nearby stops.
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52 decreases in bus speeds resulting from increased congestion or increased ridership. Working with city traffic engineers to find ways to expedite the flow of transit vehicles is very effective.
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53 paper resulting from this agreement, cited in chapter two (Koonce, "Transit Priority Treatments White Paper") , noted a serious need for additional research and dissemination of findings in this area.
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