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> Utrecht : [Updated Time( 2010-07-05)]

BRT Basics:

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways:

Pre-board fare collection and fare verification:

Level boarding and alighting:

[level but sometimes large gap]

Signal priority or grade separation at intersections:

Year system commenced:

2001

Total length of dedicated busway:

8.2 km

Length including mixed traffic portions:

8.2 km

Location of busway lanes:

Varies; mainly in centre

Number of BRT terminals:

Operation and Service:

Network of routes and corridors:

High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr):

Most bus passengers in BRT corridors carried by BRT buses:

Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor:

Throughput >10,000 passengers/hr (one direction):

Throughput >20,000 passengers/hr (one direction):

Carries more than a mixed traffic lane (3000 pphpd):

Buses operating both in & out of BRT corridors:

No operational subsidy from government:

[subsidy needed]

BRT system coverage (2-way roads) (1 fare):

8.2 km

Number of corridors:

Routes operating only in busway corridors:

1 [Line 11]

System passenger-trips per day:

33,500 [data from 2005]

Operational mode:

direct-service

Fare type (flat fare or distance-based):

distance-based

Stations:

Sliding doors in BRT stations:

Station size based on passenger demand:

Full weather protection on most station platforms:

Full weather protection on all station platforms:

Covered station access:

>1 substop at >75% of stations (requires overtaking):

>1 stop position at stopping area at >75% of stations:

[Stations without doors / defined stop areas]

Number of BRT stations:

16 [13 in the eastern line, 3 in the west]

Average distance between stations:

680m

Location of bus doorways:

Right side [traffic is on the right]

Most station substops:

Infrastructure:

Enhanced station (more than just a bus shelter):

Overtaking lanes at more than 75% of stations:

Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges:

Low-emission vehicle technology (≥Euro III):

Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation:

[Also allows cash payment to driver, with change given]

Stations away from intersections:

Stations with functioning passing lanes:

Communications:

Distinctive BRT buses:

Real-time next bus information displays:

Distinctive marketing identity for system:

High-quality passenger information at stations:

[Though station maps are not of high quality]

High-quality passenger information on buses:

Audio announcements on BRT buses:

Distinctive BRT stations:

Access and Integration:

Bicycle parking at BRT stations:

Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s):

Wheelchair accessible stations:

Improvements to nearby public space:

Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations:

Fleet of integrated BRT feeder buses:

BRT Vehicle:

High capacity BRT buses:

Fleet of special BRT buses:

Number of doors in BRT buses:

BRT vehicle length:

18m [12m buses also use the BRT corridor in some sections]

BRT vehicle fuel:

diesel

BRT bus manufacturer:

Mercedes Benz

Others:

Buses paid for by operators rather than government:

Urban area inhabitants:

0.3 million

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