Public Transport

BRT Standard 2024

This standard can be utilized by practitioners in order to best understand how bus rapid transit (BRT) can be implemented or improved in their cities. BRT is a suitable public transportation option in many cities that allows for safe, reliable, and lower cost services. As BRT continues to expand, it… Read More

What is BRT

This video can provide anyone with a clear overview of what bus rapid transit is, why it’s necessary, and its advantages over conventional bus service. It’s use of clear graphics and concise explanations makes it a useful resource to understand the role, impact, and function of BRT.

Future of Public Transport

This report is intended for planners and decision makers to understand the role of public transport as the key enabler of access in cities. With the urgency to mitigate impacts of climate change, and growing inequity of cities, this paper highlights takeaways stemming from discussions with researchers and practitioners, on… Read More

The BRT Planning Guide

This guide is intended for public transportation practitioners, engineers and urban planners looking to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). BRT serves as a powerful tool, allowing cities to create high quality mass transit with a smaller budget. However, planning a transit system is a deeply complicated process, and this guide… Read More

10 Minute Public Transport

This video highlights what city planners should consider when designing public transit systems for all, especially through the lens of caregivers and children. Starting with the unique mobility characteristics for caregivers with children, such as slower walking speeds, less flexible timing, and more encumbered journeys, this video unpacks the 10… Read More

From Transmilenio to Cycle Networks: Lessons Learned from Bogotá

This case study report discusses Bogota’s journey to becoming a more bike, pedestrian, and transit friendly city. Bogota’s growth of protected cycle lanes, BRT and road safety tactics have been highly effective in increasing the sustainability and safety of the city’s transportation network. There is much to be learned from… Read More

Transitioning to Zero- Emission Bus Operations: Considerations for Greening Transit

“Transitioning to Zero-Emission Bus Operations” is a guide intended to help transit agencies and related stakeholders understand the costs, benefits, and decision-making steps in adding zero-emission vehicles to their fleets. There are a number of considerations related to removing emissions from a bus fleet: installing supporting infrastructure, operational considerations related… Read More

Building Great Transportation Infrastructure

This guide is designed for anyone looking to develop a framework for planning and funding a transportation system. It includes a host of funding pathways, best practices, steps, and other guidance for designing an effective transportation system. The guide also outlines frameworks to analyze transportation projects’ safety, equity, and climate… Read More

Building Resilient Infrastructure

As climate change becomes more significant, it is more necessary than ever that climate is considered as a factor when designing our cities and infrastructure. This guide includes a variety of examples, case studies, and principles that can help decision makers understand where and how resilient infrastructure can be implemented,… Read More

Access for All: Access and Babies, Toddlers, and Their Caregivers

This report is intended for decision makers at the local, subnational, and national government levels hoping to create urban mobility systems that are more responsive to the needs of babies and toddlers, as well as their caregivers. This is important because babies and toddlers constitute a large number of people… Read More