How BRT Philadelphia Will Change Your Commute

This initiative takes advantage of a powerful trait of brt: It requires less change to city infrastructure compared to a streetcar or other heavy rail projects. To achieve this, the plan sets out five goals and range of strategies that will ensure philadelphia is a city connected by transit:

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Prioritize buses on our streets by adding bus lanes and other features to speed up service and eliminate delay. These are the most important things for brt to actually deliver 90% of the benefits of rail. A sleek design with wifi and a cool looking bus shelter with no dedicated lane is worse than a clunker with a bus lane, and the paint for a bus lane is a lot cheaper than lrt like stations. Service on some lines is more frequent during the morning and afternoon commute.

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These five policy areas will help improve access to the city for all philadelphians, while decreasing carbon emissions. The city will work with septa and partners across the region and state to support these policies and create a city connected by transit. Unlike traditional buses, brt operates on dedicated lanes, allowing it to bypass traffic congestion and offer faster travel times.

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