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Last Updated: Mar 26th, 2006 - 13:41:45 |
(NAPSI)-A new technology is providing communities with high quality rapid transit at an affordable price, providing real opportunities to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Many believe that this technology, known as bus rapid transit ("BRT"), is the future of public transportation in America.
The concept behind BRT is simple: take everything that people like about rail systems and put it on rubber tires. The vehicles have flat floors and multiple, double-wide doors, just like a subway. The vehicles use the latest low emission technology and soon may be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Some even have automatic guidance systems, improving safety and efficiency.
Vehicles arrive and depart every few minutes, eliminating unnecessary waiting at stations. Passengers pay in the station, not on the vehicle, making the system much easier to use.
BRT systems also employ satellite technology to tell passengers when the next vehicle will arrive at their station. This information can be beamed to a cell phone, allowing customers to time their arrival at the station.
All of these features and more are available for a fraction of the cost of traditional rail service. This makes BRT a very attractive option for most communities.
To learn more about BRT, visit www.gobrt.org.
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