BRT Scores

BRT Standard 2024 Template

Standard Version: 2024. Scoring date: Month Day, Year

Portion of corridor scored: Corridor Name (Main Thoroughfare, from X to Y, excluding Z; More if needed)

City, FLAD, Country | Network Name - Corridor Name | 2024

BRT BasicsElementsMeasurement/35Notes
Dedicated Right-of-Way/7Points weighted by % of corridor with type of dedicated right-of-way. This element evaluates the quality of the segregation throughout the corridor, including sections without dedicated lanes. A bus-only transit way is considered dedicated even when local traffic is allowed for one block and does not block the busway. Corridor segments that permit the use of taxis, motorcycles, high-occupancy vehicles, and other nonemergency vehicles are not considered to have dedicated lanes.
Physically separated, dedicated lanes (7)
Dedicated lanes enforced with technological surveillance measures (i.e., closed-circuit television or CCTV, radar) (6)
Color-differentiated, dedicated lanes with no physical separation (5)
Dedicated lanes separated by a painted line (4)
No dedicated lanes (0)
Busway Alignment/7Points weighted by % of corridor with configuration
Tier 1: Two-way median-aligned busway in the central verge of a two-way road (8)
Tier 1: Bus-only corridor where there is a fully exclusive right-of-way and no parallel mixed traffic, such as a transit mall or a converted rail corridor (7)
Tier 1: Busway that runs adjacent to an edge condition like a waterfront or park where there are few intersections to cause conflicts (7)
Tier 1: Busway that runs two-way on the side of a one-way street (6)
Tier 2: Busway that is split into two one-way pairs on separate streets, with each bus lane centrally aligned in the roadway (5)
Tier 2: Busway aligned to the outer curb of the central roadway on a street with a central roadway and parallel service road (4)
Tier 2: Busway aligned to the inner curb of the service road on a street with a central roadway and parallel service road. Busway must be physically separated from other traffic on the service road to receive points (3)
Tier 2: Busway that is split into two one-way pairs on separate streets, with each bus lane aligned to the curb (3)
Tier 3: Virtual busway that operates bidirectionally in a single median lane (1)
Curb-aligned busway on a two-way road (0)
Off-board Fare Collection/7Note: passes with payment marked (or via a smartphone app or SMS) are considered proof-of payment. Systems of instant purchase via contactless means (e.g. tapping a credit card or smartphone) are considered onboard fare validation if done on the vehicle. Points are not awarded if fare validation or contactless payment options are only offered at the front door or if they require the use of a conductor.
Fare-free services (7)
Turnstile-controlled (7)
Proof-of-payment (5)
Onboard fare validation - all doors (4)
Intersection Treatments/7For corridors with intersections, add points from each type of intersection treatment (turns prohibited, signal priority) for a maximum total points of 7
No Intersections with cross streets 100% of the corridor (7)
Turns prohibited across the busway [> 80%, 70-80%, ... 20-30%, < 20%] (7..0)
Intersections have signal priority [> 70%, 30-70%, < 30%] (2..0)
Platform-level Boarding/7ITDP does not consider buses with steps inside them as platform level, even if they are 70% low-floor. Score calculated as (A * (B*7 + C*5 + D*3))
A = % of buses and stations where vertical gap between platform and vehicle is less than 2cm (0.75 in) AND no stairs inside the bus (7)
B = % of buses or stations where horizontal gap is always zero through use of boarding bridge or other such device (7)
C = % of buses or stations where horizontal gap is always 10 cm or less through the use of fixed positioning device (e.g., electronic guidance system, physical guidance system, alignment channels, etc.) (5)
D = % of stations where horizontal gap is typically 15 cm or less through the use of "soft" measures, such as vehicle alignment tape and road markings (3)
Service PlanningElementsMeasurement/18Notes
Multiple Routes/4For corridors with high frequency, at least two or more routes must exist on the corridor, servicing at least two stations, for points to be awarded
Corridors with low frequency (< 10 buses/hour)
(no requirement) (4)
Corridors with medium frequency (10-20 buses/hour)
Two or more routes exist on the corridor, servicing at least two stations (4)
Corridors with medium frequency (10-20 buses/hour)
One route on the corridor (2)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
Local services and multiple types of limited-stop and/or express services (4)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
At least one local and one limited-stop or express service option (2)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
No limited-stop or express services (1)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
One route on the corridor (0)
Control Center?/3It is not possible for us to judge this and so we do not score
Full-service control center with automated dispatch, active line management procedures, automatic vehicle location, and passenger security mechanisms (3)
Control center with three of the four services (2)
Control center with two of the four services (1)
Control center with one or fewer of the four services or center with limited functionality (0)
Multiple control centers on corridor (-1)
Control center not supervised by public agency (-1)
Demand Profile/3
Corridor includes highest-demand segment, which has a Tier 1 Trunk Corridor configuration (3)
Corridor includes highest-demand segment, which has a Tier 2 Trunk Corridor configuration (2)
Corridor includes highest-demand segment, which has a Tier 3 Trunk Corridor configuration (1)
Corridor does not include highest-demand segment (0)
Hours of Operations/3If frequency drops below 4 buses an hour (on any day of the week), then those periods of time do not qualify as part of the daily hours of operation. The Metro Route Atlas does not grant exemption from this due to religious reasons e.g. UVX in Provo-Orem
> 20 hours/day on both weekdays and weekends (3)
18 - 19 hours/day on both weekdays and weekends (2)
16 - 17 hours/day on both weekdays and weekends (1)
< 16 hours/day on both weekdays and weekends (0)
Multi-corridor Network/2The ITDP does not consider connections to rapid transit, suburban rail, etc. as multi-corridor. The Metro Route Atlas will abide by this rule except in cases of shared tram/light rail-bus corridors such as in Europe.
BRT corridor connects to an existing BRT corridor or one under construction. (2)
BRT corridor connects to a future planned corridor in the BRT network (1)
No connected BRT network planned or built (0)
Business Model?/3It is not possible for us to judge this and so we do not score
5 or 6 of the best practices are met (3)
3 or 4 of the best practices are met (2)
2 of the best practices are met (1)
0 to 1 of the best practices are met (0)
Stations and BusesElementsMeasurement/23Notes
Passing Lanes at Stations/3For high frequency, points weighted by percent of stations with each type of passing lanes
Corridors with low-medium frequency (< 20 buses/hour)
(no requirement) (3)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
Dedicated passing lanes (3)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
Passing in mixed traffic given safe conditions (1)
Corridors with high frequency (> 20 buses/hour)
No passing lanes (0)
Minimizing Bus Emissions?/3It is not possible for us to judge this and so we do not score. Scores weighted by % of buses within each emission category
Zero Tailpipe Emissions (100% Electric or hydrogen fuel cell) (3)
Hybrid Vehicles (Euro VI or U.S. 2010) (2)
Diesel Euro VI or U.S. 2010 (1)
Below the above standards (0)
Stations Set Back from Intersections/2
Fully grade-separated busways with no intersections (2)
Frequency < 10 buses an hour during the peak hour (2)
> 80% of stations are set back at least one bus length from the intersection (2)
> 40% of stations are set back at least one bus length from the intersection (1)
< 40% of stations are set back at least one bus length from the intersection (0)
Center Stations/2
>80% of stations on corridor have center platforms serving both directions of service (2)
>50% of stations on corridor have center platforms serving both directions of service (1)
>80% of stations on corridor have center platforms serving only one direction of service (1)
Pavement Quality?/2It is not possible for us to judge this and so we do not score.
Pavement structure designed for thirty-year life over entire corridor (2)
Pavement structure designed for thirty-year life only at stations and intersections (1)
Pavement design life less than thirty years (0)
Distance Between Stations/2
Stations are spaced, on average, between 0.3 km (0.2 mi) and 0.8 km (0.5 mi) apart (2)
Customer-friendly Stations/3See BRT Standard for list of elements. Points weighted by % of stations on corridor
Stations have at least 8 of the listed elements (3)
Stations have at least 6 of the listed elements (2)
Stations have at least 4 of the listed elements (1)
Greening Measures and Resiliency/1See BRT Standard for list of elements. Points weighted by % of stations on corridor
Stations have at least 4 of the listed elements (1)
Number of Doors on Bus/2Points weighted by % of buses using corridor infrastructure meeting criteria
9 meters or less (non-articulated): Minimum 1 door on station side of bus (2)
> 9 meters (non-articulated): Minimum 2 doors on station side of bus (2)
Articulated: Minimum 3 doors on station side of bus (2)
Bi-articulated: Minimum 4 doors on station side of bus (2)
Independent Docking/2
< 20 buses an hour
No requirement (2)
> 20 buses an hour
At least two substops at the highest-demand stations (2)
> 20 buses an hour
Less than two substops at the highest-demand stations (0)
Sliding Doors in BRT Stations/1
All stations have sliding doors (1)
Otherwise (0)
CommunicationsElementsMeasurement/8Notes
Branding/2
All buses, routes, and stations in corridor follow single unifying brand of entire BRT system (2)
All buses, routes, and stations in corridor follow single unifying brand, but differ from the rest of BRT system (1)
No corridor brand (0)
Passenger Information/4See BRT Standard for list of elements
All four elements above (4)
Three elements above (3)
Two elements above (2)
One element above (1)
Passenger Communication and Data Collection/2Each form gets one point for a total of 2 points maximum
Has at least one real-time mechanism for customer feedback (In-station or in-bus survey mechanisms; Online nudges and push notifications soliciting feedback about the trip; Social media, SMS, or phone numbers where passengers can report problems) (1)
Does user outreach and survey at least once a year with data disaggregation (In-person interviews; Mailed, emailed, or online surveys; Focus group workshops) (1)
Access and IntegrationElementsMeasurement/16Notes
Universal Access/3
Full accessibility, including support staff, provided (3)
Physical accessibility provided (2)
Audiovisual accessibility provided (1)
Integration with Other Public Transport/2
Integration of all three components (physical, fare, and information) (2)
Integration of two components (1)
No integration (0)
Pedestrian Access and Safety/4See BRT Standard for list of elements
% of elements along > 90% of the corridor (4)
Good, safe pedestrian access at every station and modest improvements along
% of elements along > 90% of the corridor (4)
% of elements along 80-90% of the corridor (3)
% of elements along 70-80% of the corridor (2)
% of elements along 60-70% of the corridor (1)
< 60% of the corridor has good, safe pedestrian access (0)
Secure Bicycle Parking/1
Secure bicycle parking that is free or low-cost at higher demand stations at a minimum, and standard bicycle racks elsewhere (1)
Standard bicycle racks in most stations (1)
Little or no bicycle parking (0)
Bicycle Lanes/2
Bicycle lanes and/or bicycle streets form a network along and connecting to the corridor (2)
Bicycle lanes and/or bicycle streets are parallel to the entire corridor (1)
Poorly designed or no bicycle infrastructure (0)
Bikeshare Integration/1
Bikeshare at minimum of 50% of stations on corridor (1)
Bikeshare at < 50% of stations on corridor (0)
Personal Security and Gender-based Violence/3See BRT Standard for list of elements
System utilizes at least 9 of the listed elements (3)
System utilizes at least 7 of the listed elements (2)
System utilizes at least 5 of the listed elements (1)
Design ScoreElementsMeasurement/100
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