Dick Ruddell

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EAST LANCASTERBUS RAPID TRANSIT
PROJECT______________________

• Dick Ruddell

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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

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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

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East Lancaster BRT Project

• Three Major Components
• Rapid Bus Treatments
• Vehicle procurement
• Improved Passenger stop Convenience
  Aesthetics/ Marketing

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Transit Signal Priority now Installed!
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Future Bus Rapid Transit Vehicle
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Proposed East Lancaster CorridorBus Rapid
Transit Service Concept

• Frequency Span of Service
• Weekday 15 minutes 515am 1045pm
• Saturday 30 minutes 545am 1045pm
• Sunday 60 minutes 645am 745pm

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Components of East Lancasters Station-like
Major Stops
New Style Shelter with Solar lighting (security)
Information Kiosk with enhanced customer
information signage
Real-time arrival signs (future component)
Brick Pavers at shelters
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Amenities East Lancaster Corridor
Bench upgrades
Transit Signal Priority Rapid Transit
Brick Paving
Unique, high-capacity vehicles
Bus stops with passenger information and solar
lighting
Sidewalk extensions repairs
Examples of corridor branding unique identity
and image
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