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1,650,000 [Source: Transmilenio SA. Includes boardings on feeder buses, does not include transfers in stations. Not incl. Airport & Carrera 10 corridors]

Median cash fare:

1,700 peso [1,700 peso peak, 1,400 off peak]

Median smart card fare:

1,700 peso [1,700 peso peak, 1,400 off peak]

BRT management agency:

Transmilenio S.A.

Operational mode:

trunk-feeder

Average bus occupancy (peak hour, direction & point):

132

Fare type (flat fare or distance-based):

flat fare

Operating hours:

5:30am-10:00pm [Feeders from 4.30am-11.45pm]

Fleet of regular buses using BRT stations:

Stations:

Sliding doors in BRT stations:

Station size based on passenger demand:

Full weather protection on most station platforms:

Full weather protection on all station platforms:

Covered station access:

[Probably not needed, given climate]

Escalators/lifts at >20% of stations with bridges/tunnels:

>1 substop at >75% of stations (requires overtaking):

>1 stop position at stopping area at >75% of stations:

[Mostly only one position]

Number of BRT stations:

142 [Incl. Airport and Carrera 10 corridors]

Average distance between stations:

790m

Location of bus doorways:

Left side [traffic is on the right]

Station platform height:

Longest BRT station (non terminal):

365m [2-module offset stations; long connecting walkways]

Shortest BRT station:

55m [one module central platform]

Most station substops:

Station platform width (including walls & doors):

Infrastructure:

Enhanced station (more than just a bus shelter):

Overtaking lanes at more than 75% of stations:

Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges:

Low-emission vehicle technology (≥Euro III):

Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation:

Stations away from intersections:

Physical BRT laneway dividers:

Stations with functioning passing lanes:

100%

Number of BRT depots:

7 [not incl. Airport & Carrera 10 corridors]

Communications:

Distinctive BRT buses:

Real-time next bus information displays:

Distinctive marketing identity for system:

[TransMilenio]

High-quality passenger information at stations:

[Though hard to understand for visitors]

Audio announcements at stations:

High-quality passenger information on buses:

[Next 2 stops are displayed, but not other information]

Audio announcements on BRT buses:

Distinctive BRT stations:

Access and Integration:

Bicycle parking at BRT stations:

[At some stations and terminals]

Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s):

[Some but not all corridors]

Wheelchair accessible stations:

Improvements to nearby public space:

Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations:

Fleet of integrated BRT feeder buses:

515 [Not incl. Airport & Carrera 10 corridors]

BRT Vehicle:

High capacity BRT buses:

Fleet of special BRT buses:

1,215 [Not incl. Airport & Carrera 10 corridors]

Number of doors in BRT buses:

4 [7 in the bi-articulated buses]

BRT vehicle length:

18m, 24.5 [also 8-12m feeder buses]

No. of seats in 18m BRT buses:

48 [ranges from 44-48. 54-62 seats in bi-articulated buses]

BRT vehicle fuel:

diesel

BRT bus manufacturer:

Volvo, Mercedes, Scania

Project website:

TransMilenio.gov.co

Fleet of 18m or larger BRT buses:

1,215 [Not incl. Airport & Carrera 10 corridors]

Others:

Buses paid for by operators rather than government:

Infrastructure cost per km:

US$5.3m (phase 1), $13.3m (phase 2) [US$5.3m (phase 1), $13.3m (phase 2)]

Major prizes:

2005 Sustainable Transport Award; multiple national & international awards

BRT Standard score (GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE):

GOLD

Yes

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