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> Bunous Aires : [Updated Time( 2017-09-17)]

BRT Basics:

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways:

Pre-board fare collection and fare verification:

Signal priority or grade separation at intersections:

Level boarding and alighting:

Peak throughput (passengers/hr/direction):

8528 [3-Jul-17, north of C.T.Pacifico-Avenida Santa Fe 4400 W，AM Peak, West-East]

Peak city centre buses/hr/direction:

193 [4-Jul-17，north of AvenidaLeandroN.Alem 302-322 S，AM Peak, North-South]

Year system commenced:

2011

System name:

Metrobus

City centre peak hour speed:

13.4-23.6 km/hr

Location of busway lanes:

Varies; mainly centre of roadway

Total length of dedicated busway:

64.1 km

Length including mixed traffic portions:

56.3 km

Operation and Service:

Network of routes and corridors:

Buses operating both in & out of BRT corridors:

Most bus passengers in BRT corridors carried by BRT buses:

More than one BRT bus operator:

Not Applicable

Throughput >20,000 passengers/hr (one direction):

Throughput >10,000 passengers/hr (one direction):

Carries more than a mixed traffic lane (3000 pphpd):

Competitively bid operating contracts:

Payment per bus-kilometre rather than per passenger:

System control centre:

Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor:

BRT system coverage (2-way roads) (1 fare):

62.5km [http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/movilidad/metrobus/metrobus-del-bajo]

Operational mode:

trunk-feeder

Routes operating both inside & outside BRT roads:

Routes operating only in busway corridors:

71 [http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/movilidad/metrobus/servicios-del-metrobus]

Fare type (flat fare or distance-based):

distance-based

Median smart card fare:

2.7-6.75peso

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

Number of corridors:

Type of fare collection / verification technology:

Card

Stations:

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

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

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

Real-time CCTV surveillance at all stations:

Number of BRT stations:

122

Most station substops:

varies

Station platform width (including walls & doors):

3.5m

Station platform height:

~15cm

Average distance between stations:

580.7m

Location of bus doorways:

Right side

Infrastructure:

Enhanced station (more than just a bus shelter):

Overtaking lanes at more than 75% of stations:

Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges:

Stations away from intersections:

Low-emission vehicle technology (≥Euro III):

Automated fare collection and fare veriﬁcation:

Stations with functioning passing lanes:

100%

Number of BRT depots:

Communications:

Real-time next bus information displays:

Distinctive BRT buses:

Distinctive marketing identity for system:

Distinctive BRT stations:

High-quality passenger information at stations:

High-quality passenger information on buses:

Audio announcements on BRT buses:

Access and Integration:

Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations:

Wheelchair accessible stations:

Bicycle parking at BRT stations:

Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s):

Improvements to nearby public space:

BRT Vehicle:

Number of doors in BRT buses:

2 on right

BRT vehicle length:

12m

BRT vehicle fuel:

Diesel

Others:

BRT Standard score (GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE):

BRONZE

Public transport mode share (%, excluding walking):

45%

Urban area inhabitants:

2.89 million

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