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A Bus Rapid Transit Line Case Study: Istanbul’s Metrobüs System

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Implementation of Metrobüs, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Istanbul, Turkey, started in 2007. Since then, the line has been extended several times. After opening of the fourth phase in 2012, the BRT line will extend for 51.3 km. Currently, Metrobüs carries around 600,000 passengers per day. It is the only intercontinental BRT system in the world. This paper describes Istanbul’s Metrobüs system features and usage and its reported benefits and costs. It also gives the reasons that underlie the positive public reception and the rapid ridership increase.

Source: Journal of Public Transportation

DOI: 10.5038/2375-0901.16.1.8

Authors: Anil Yazici, Herbert Levinson, Mustafa Ilicali, Nilgün Camkesen, Camille Kamga

Institutions: City College of New York, Bahçeşehir University, University Transportation Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Transportation Planning and Optimization

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: European Commission