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benefits of bus rapid transit

benefits of bus rapid transit

Bus rapid transit [BRT] provides fast, frequent service, using high-capacity vehicles in dedicated lanes. On behalf of our Shareholder, York Region, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation [YRRTC] builds York Region’s rapid transit infrastructure, including BRT on some of the busiest streets.

Supports new housing options.
One bus equals up to 70 cars.

More BRT benefits:

  • more jobs, boosts the GDP
  • equal access to travel options for getting to employment, housing and services
  • supports climate goals
  • reduces traffic congestion
  • sustainable growth in urban centres
  • faster travel times than conventional bus transit
  • safe road design to help reduce collisions
  • use of BRT lanes for emergency services
  • updated utilities and infrastructure
  • supports active transportation
  • cost-effective infrastructure

For more details, see our BRT benefits fact sheet.

BRT Supports York Region’s growing population: 1.26 million population in 2023 will grow to over 2 million population by 2051

Find out more about bus rapid transit projects in York Region:

section of rapid transit network map.

See our Rapid Transit Network Map.

viva bus driving in a centre BRT lane.

Learn more about why more rapid transit investments are needed, and our past projects.

man checks his phone on station platform.

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