Public Transport Planning and Management in Developing Countries

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Different Modes and Their Characteristics

3.5.2 Semi rapid transit

Semi rapid transit consists of modes utilizing mostly R/W category B [i.e., R/W types

which are longitudinally physically separated (by curbs, barriers, grade separation, etc.)

from other traffic, but with grade crossings for vehicles and pedestrians, including regular

street intersections]. This class includes the following modes:

1. Semi rapid buses (SRBs): SRBs are regular or high-performance buses operating on

routes that include substantial sections of R/W categories B. Performance of such systems

depends greatly on proportion and ...