DICK RUDDELL EAST LANCASTER BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT ______________________

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

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

Future Bus Rapid Transit Vehicle

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

Real-time arrival signs (future component) New Style Shelter with Solar lighting (security) Information Kiosk with enhanced customer information signage Brick Pavers at shelters

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