Bus Rapid Transit in the People's Republic of China

Publication | February 2009

Prioritizing urban public transport is recognized by the People's Republic of China as one solution, of which BRT systems are an option.

Highlights

  • Sustainable transport policy limits, rather than promotes the use of private vehicles.
  • As a mass transit option, Bus Rapid Transit systems cost ten times less and are quicker to construct than metro systems.

Additional Details

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Subjects
  • ADB administration and governance
  • Knowledge Management
  • Transport
  • Urban transport
Countries
  • China, People's Republic of

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