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One of the Best Transit Tools
of the Future is an Old Friend -
The Bus
New tools are helping agencies
with zero-emissions and
climate change goals to
identify potential technologies
to advance environmentally
friendly improvements
to existing bus fleets and
infrastructure.
BY B I LL CROWL EY AND FAB I OLA DAGR I N ,
CONT R I BUTORS
D
uring this time of rapidly emerging technologies and high automation
deployed on the nation's roadways, the transit world
is making one of the most significant impacts to the future of
mobility with an old friend - the bus. Over the course of its
history, the bus has evolved to meet society's needs as a safe,
efficient and affordable mode of mass transport. Now, as the
United States prioritizes transforming its mobility landscape, the
bus is once again at the center of this paradigm shift in the form
of bus rapid transit (BRT) service. BRT is the fastest growing
mode of public transportation in the nation that transit agencies
are leveraging to deliver high-capacity transit and meet ridership
demands sooner and at a lower capital cost than rail transit.
BRT projects also create opportunities for equity, accessibility
and connectivity for transit-dependent commuters by offering
premium transport service for all users. Through the planning,
28 Mass Transit | MAY/JUNE 2023
design and construction of a wide variety
of premium BRT projects, the industry
is shifting the mindset of urban transportation
professionals to re-purpose the
rights of way and measure success in the
quality of experience over the expedient
movement of vehicles.
AECOM is the general engineering
consultant for the 25-mile University
Line BRT project in Houston, Texas.
It's true what they say - everything is
bigger in Texas - and this BRT project
is no exception. The University Corridor
traverses nearly all communities from
southwest to northeast Houston and is

May/June 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May/June 2023

Editor’s Notebook
People & Places
Guest Opinion: Buy America – Striking the Right Balance
How Sound Transit Controls Train-Borne Noise
Special Report: 2023 Trends in Passenger Rail
One of the Best Transit Tools of the Future is an Old Friend - The Bus
The Future of Paying for Public Transit Will Bring Better Connections
What Kind of Big Impact Will a New Minibus Have on North America’s Small Bus Market?
Products
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May/June 2023 - Editor’s Notebook
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May/June 2023 - People & Places
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May/June 2023 - Guest Opinion: Buy America – Striking the Right Balance
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May/June 2023 - How Sound Transit Controls Train-Borne Noise
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May/June 2023 - Special Report: 2023 Trends in Passenger Rail
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May/June 2023 - One of the Best Transit Tools of the Future is an Old Friend - The Bus
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May/June 2023 - The Future of Paying for Public Transit Will Bring Better Connections
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May/June 2023 - What Kind of Big Impact Will a New Minibus Have on North America’s Small Bus Market?
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