EAST LANCASTER BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT DICK RUDDELL

EAST LANCASTER BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT ___________ DICK RUDDELL

Bus Rapid Transit Definition Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is best explained as the simulation of rail transit using bus technology. Key components are: high frequency bus service along the Corridor, enhanced amenities such as aesthetic street furniture and landscaping, technology treatments to make the service “rapid” and appropriate marketing campaigns

East Lancaster BRT Project Existing E. Lancaster Components for this Project Six-mile Corridor 2, 400 daily passenger boardings Current service features 15 -minute frequencies (similar to light rail frequency) High levels of pedestrian activity Corridor contains a mix of commercial and retail establishments adjacent to residential areas

East Lancaster BRT Project Three Major Components Rapid Bus Treatments Vehicle procurement Improved Passenger stop Convenience & Aesthetics/ Marketing

Transit Signal Priority now Installed! Optical Detector Signal Controller Emitter Original photo courtesy of 3 M

Future Bus Rapid Transit Vehicle

Proposed East Lancaster Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Service Concept Frequency & Span of Service Weekday 15 minutes – 5: 15 am – 10: 45 pm Saturday 30 minutes – 5: 45 am – 10: 45 pm Sunday 60 minutes – 6: 45 am – 7: 45 pm

Components of East Lancaster’s Station-like Major Stops New Style Shelter with Solar lighting (security) Information Kiosk with enhanced customer information signage Brick Pavers at shelters Real-time arrival signs (future component)

Amenities East Lancaster Corridor Bench upgrades Transit Signal Priority = Rapid Transit Brick Paving Unique, high-capacity vehicles Examples of corridor branding = “unique identity and image” Sidewalk extensions & repairs Bus stops with passenger information and solar lighting