What are your views on BRT CORRIDOR FIASCO IN INDIA?

Question

What are your views on BRT CORRIDOR FIASCO IN INDIA?

Answer 1

too early to write it off as a fiasco..... , it has structural flaws in terms of  response to specific on site conditions such as peds. crossings , position of bus lane in the middle as opposed to sides etc... As a system I would not write it off. It is cheaper to build as opposed to metro systems, uses existing street network, is more accessible in terms of stops location. Another point to note is that 60% percent of travel in the city is over short distances,  metro system does not cut these short trip as it takes either the same time or at time even more time to cover these short distances. A BRT system  scores over a conventional metro system in this respect as it offers flexiblty to cover short distances. BRT system will also give opportunity to rework existing public realm - sidewalks, open spaces, etc ....