Resources

• Resource Guide

  Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit

  A compilation of case studies and best available resources intended to help local, state, regional practitioners do their jobs better by showcasing effective models and strategies for implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. Specifically, this Resource Guide provides concrete examples and references to tools that can help practitioners realize the full benefits of BRT, including striving for high standards, finding creative financing, bolstering economic development, making the case, and fostering collaboration. Produced with support from the Rockefeller Foundation.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, IL

• Video

  Navigating the Political Sphere: Perspectives of Elected Officials

  A reception at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit
  
  Moderator: Roxanne Qualls, Vice Mayor, City of Cincinnati, OH
  Panelists: Steve Cassano, State Senator, Connecticut General Assembly
  Larry Ellertson, County Commissioner, Utah County
  Doug Egan, Executive Vice President, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, OR

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Video

  Prioritizing High Standards for BRT in the U.S.

  A panel discussion at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.
  
  Dennis Hinebaugh, Director, National BRT Institute
  Annie Weinstock, US BRT Program Director, Institute for Transportation & Development Policy
  Scott Rutherford, Professor, University of Washington

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Video

  The History of the Cleveland HealthLine

  A presentation by Joe Calabrese at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit in Cleveland, Ohio, March26-28, 2012
  
  Joe Calabrese has spent over 30 years in both the public and private sectors of the public transit industry. Leaving his position as President and CEO of the Central New York RTA, Joe Calabrese was named the CEO and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Cleveland RTA in 2000. With a motto of "back to the basics", he led an aggressive bus replacement program, rail system upgrade program, and increased emphasis on image, financial management and enhanced customer service. The result has been a turn-around of RTA's image and ridership.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Case Study

  The Brisbane Busway

  Brisbane's plan to double the use of public transit by 2031 with BRT. Brisbane is the fastest growing region in Australia.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Brisbane, Australia

• Case Study

  Developing an Integrated BRT System in Chicago

  Insights from Deputy Commissioner for Transportation, Scott Kubly on Chicago's plan for coordination across its transit network, and developing a comprehensive marketing plan for BRT.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Chicago, IL

• Case Study

  Montgomery County's BRT Network

  A Transit Task Force in Montgomery County, Maryland addresses increasing traffic congestion by proposing a 140-mile BRT network.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Montgomery
  County, MD

• Case Study

  Get There PGH

  Inspired by Cleveland's Healthline BRT, the Port Authority of Allegheny County and 30 stakeholders are now working on the development of their first on-street BRT system through a collaborative campaign called "GET THERE PGH." The project would connect two of the highest use corridors in the state—Pittsburgh's downtown with its Oakland neighborhood and potentially other eastern points.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Pittsburgh, PA

• Case Study

  The Emerald Express

  The Lane Transit District (LTD) has made a strong commitment to implementing a network of bus rapid transit (BRT) services in the cities of Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. They have developed two BRT corridors, and plan for two more routes. Ridership along the corridors has already exceeded 20 year goals, and the region has successfully secured the maximum levels of federal funding available in building the first two lines. Yet, LTD's successes have not been without challenges. They have had to adjust from their role as a bus operator to that of transit infrastructure developer, and have encountered new opposition from groups opposed to the BRT concept. This case study chronicles the development of BRT within LTD, and documents lessons learned and best practices that have helped make BRT successful in the region.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Eugene &
  Springfield, OR

• Case Study

  The Cleveland HealthLine

  The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority developed a long-awaiting transit service along Euclid Avenue, influencing over $4.2 billion in real estate investments. the project marks a turning point in a public transit process over a half-century in the making, and demonstrates the viability of achieving a major corridor improvement at a fraction of the cost of rail.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Case Study

  The York Consortium's VivaNext Project

  A comprehensive growth management plan in Ontario's fastest growing region is setting the stage for North America's largest BRT system and new transit-oriented land use patterns.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  York, ON

• Presentation

  BRT Branding Strategy

  Presented by Stephen Bitto, Director of Marketing, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Presentation

  Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

  Presented by Joe Calabrese, General Manager, Greater Cleveland RTA at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Presentation

  Healthline Ridership

  Presented by Stephen Bitto, Joe Calabrese, General Manager, Greater Cleveland RTA at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Presentation

  BRT Branding and Marketing Overview

  Presented by Cliff Henke, Senior Analyst, Parsons Brinckerhoff at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  Cleveland, OH

• Presentation

  Prioritizing High Standards for BRT in the US

  Presented by Dennis Hinebaugh, Director, National BRT Institute at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  FTA Perspectives on Development of BRT Concept in the United States

  Presented by Walt Kulyk, Director, Office of Mobility Innovation, Federal Transit Authority at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  Navigating FTA Programs

  Presented by Walt Kulyk, Director, Office of Mobility Innovation, Federal Transit Authority at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  South Lake Union Case Study

  Presented by James Mueller, Managing Partner, JC Mueller, LLC at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  Bus Rapid Transit

  Presented by Peter Skosey, Vice President, Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  Achieving high-quality BRT in the US

  Presented by Annie Weinstock, US BRT Program Director, Institute for Transportation & Development Policy at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

• Presentation

  Prioritizing High Standards for BRT in the U.S.

  Presented by Scott Rutherford, Professor, University of Washington at the Climate Leadership Academy on Accelerating Bus Rapid Transit.

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  Mar 26, 2012
  

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