Community-Oriented BRT: Urban Design, Amenities, and Placemaking

https://doi.org/10.21949/15035712012PDFTech ReportFTA Report No. 0034FTA-2011-002-TRIBus rapid transitTransit oriented developmentUrban designStreetscapePedestriansLivabilityResearch reportsCase studiesPlanningPolicyBRTPlacemakingPublic spaceAmenitiesCommunityRevitalizationMetro Orange LineUnited StatesLos Angeles (California)Cleveland (Ohio)OregonUnited States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology AdministrationFlynn, JenniferYassin, MennaNational Bus Rapid Transit InstituteUnited States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology AdministrationFederal Transit AdministrationThe purpose of this report is to provide a useful resource for communities that wish to learn how others have successfully used BRT as a tool for enhancing the public realm. Information for this effort was gathered through a literature review, in-depth profiles of three BRT systems, and a detailed questionnaire that was administered to transit agencies in the United States, Canada, and Australia. While the literature review provides historical background on the relationship between transit projects and the public realm, the questionnaire focuses specifically on the interaction between BRT and public space. The system profiles provide a detailed account of the Los Angeles Orange Line, Cleveland\u2019s HealthLine, and the EmX in Eugene, Oregon, along with recommendations and lessons learned. It should be noted that this report does not attempt to offer detailed instructions of the type that would be found in design manuals or other highly technical literature. Rather, the focus is on sharing the experiences of agencies that have been successful in designing and building community value into BRT projects.85