Bus Rapid Transit in Jinan, China--Applying Flexibility to Transit System

Abstract

As the first demonstration city supported by Energy Foundation for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, will be the first city in China to form the BRT network. This paper describes the BRT application in from the aspects of corridor selection, route design, infrastructure construction, and operation management according to the local conditions. A special Jinan Mode: BRT system was developed due to the limited preference policies. This Jinan Mode BRT operation status was evaluated by passenger capacity, travel speed, and level of service using the data obtained from three BRT lines in operation. The effect of BRT system on passenger transport efficiency and time benefit was also analyzed. The results show that, comparing to other transit system, the BRT is very flexible. However, there are still some operational problems due to the compromise to cars. With the analysis of time benefit and economic benefit, recommendations about departure and control are put forward to improve the operational effect of BRT system. In order to supply some references for BRT projects in other cities, this paper also summarizes experiences and lessons about the rapid implementation process of BRT system.

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