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[Video] Bus Rapid Transit - Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts of BRT- EMBARQ

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has a positive impact on life in cities. It can save lives, reduce local air pollution, increase physical activity, and catalyze economic activity. This video, produced by EMBARQ and filmed in Mexico City and Istanbul, summarizes the type and range of impacts BRTs can have on users, the environment and on public health.

New global bus rapid transit database launched

Allows users to compare BRT systems and bus corridors in all 134 cities in 36 countries. The database includes 95 different indicators on system operations, design and cost, including metrics like the number of passengers per day, commercial speed and the length of corridors.

Environmental group honored for Mexico Metrobus project

Award recognizes outstanding public-private partnerships that enhance environmental quality through the use of novel and creative approaches. EMBARQ helped create the public-private partnership with the Mexico City government to the make the transit project a reality.

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