Purpose – This chapter discusses the planning and construction of the bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Xiamen, analyses the existing problems and puts forward proposals about the development of BRT, in order to provide a basis for similar systems in other cities. Methodology – The focus of the analysis is strategies for construction, including using BRT to guide urban development, building an integrated transport system, and making allowances for future upgrade of the system to light rail. In addition, the operating effectiveness of BRT is discussed. Findings – (1) At the initial stage of rapid urban expansion, BRT can be used to encourage transit-oriented development (TOD) in the expansion of urban space. (2) The construction of an integrated transport system and the strategies of providing for later upgrade of the system to light rail improves the service quality of public transport provides for rapid growth in the passenger flows, which not only meets the current passenger requirements, but also satisfies the needs for long-term urban development. Practical and social implications – (1) The elevated BRT has a significant influence on the urban landscape and environment, but the operating organization is inflexible. (2) The low price of the tickets has resulted in a serious operating loss.


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    Title :

    The Effectiveness of the Construction of the Bus Rapid Transit in Xiamen City


    Contributors:
    Bian, JingWei (author) / Ding, Ming (author)


    Publication date :

    2012


    Remarks:

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    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    388.3472095 / 388.0951 / 388.4/0951 / 388.40951
    RVK:    RR 69771
    BKL:    55.83 Stadtverkehr, Nahverkehr / 74.75 Verkehrsplanung, Verkehrspolitik



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