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Urumqi BRT

Year system commenced: 2011
Trial August, operation September
Peak throughput (passengers/hr/direction): 7,100
North-south, AM peak, 5-6 Jan 2012 north of Hongshan Stn
City centre peak hour speed: 10-12 km/hr
Multiple surveys, 29-Nov-2011 and 4-5 Jan 2012. Low speed mainly caused by many 4-phase intersections
Operational mode: trunk-only
Peak city centre buses/hr/direction: 90
North-south, AM peak, 29-Nov-11 north of Youhao Stn. PM peak 88/hr S-N at same location
Qualitative parameters
Segregated busways or bus-only roadways Though has many mixed traffic and poorly enforced curbside sections
Network of routes and corridors
Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)
High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)
Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor
Majority of bus passengers in corridors carried by BRT buses
Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor Probably not, given the low speeds
Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations
Actual peak ridership >10,000 passengers per hr per direction
Actual peak ridership >20,000 passengers per hr per direction
Carries more people than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)
Pre-board fare collection and fare verification
Distinctive BRT buses
Distinctive marketing identity for system BRT
Distinctive BRT stations
Multiple stopping areas / substops But limited effectiveness as no overtaking
Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges
More than one stopping position at each stop or substop
Sliding doors in BRT stations
Stations away from intersections
No operational subsidy from government subsidy needed
BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government
Automated fare collection and fare veri?cation system
Full weather protection on all station platforms
Real-time next bus information displays
Signal priority or grade separation at intersections Major delays at many intersections
At-level boarding and alighting level but sometimes large gap
High capacity BRT buses
High-quality passenger information at stations
High-quality passenger information on buses
Audio announcements on BRT buses
Real-time CCTV surveillance at all stations
Bicycle parking at BRT stations
Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s)
Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations
Wheelchair accessible stations
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