What is Bus Rapid Transit?

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is an innovative, high-capacity, lower-cost public transit solution that can achieve the performance and benefits of more expensive rail modes. This integrated system uses buses or specialized vehicles on roadways or dedicated lanes to quickly and efficiently transport passengers to their destinations, while offering the flexibility to meet a variety of local conditions. BRT system elements can easily be customized to community needs and incorporate state-of-the-art, low-cost technologies that attract more passengers and ultimately help reduce overall traffic congestion.

Our mission of the National BRT Institute is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and innovation for increasing speed, efficiency, and reliability of high-capacity bus service through the implementation of BRT systems in the United States.

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Resources -


BRT Quarterly - NBRTI's newsletter


Quick Answers - .pdf

Watch Videos - See BRT in action!

BRT Update: An Overview of Bus Rapid Transit in the United States by Alasdair Cain, Georges Darido, Cheryl Thole, Jennifer Flynn. Mass Transit Magazine, May 2007

Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) BRT brochure