Prioritizing Transit Service 

Prioritizing transit service involves implementing strategies that make public transportation more efficient, reliable, and appealing to riders. Major considerations of prioritizing transit service include: 

Infrastructure

• Dedicated Bus Lanes: Designate lanes exclusively for buses to allow them to bypass traffic congestion and move more quickly.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Implement BRT systems with features like dedicated bus lanes, signal priority, level boarding, and enhanced stations to provide faster and more reliable service.

• High-Quality Stations: Build attractive, well-maintained transit stations with amenities like shelters, seating, lighting, and public restrooms to improve the passenger experience.

• Queue Jump Lanes: Create short lanes at intersections that allow buses to move ahead of other traffic, reducing delays.

• Level Boarding: Ensure that bus and train stations are designed for level boarding, making it easier and faster for passengers, including those with mobility challenges, to enter and exit.

Operation 

• Transit Signal Priority (TSP): Use TSP technology to give buses priority at traffic signals, reducing waiting times at intersections.

• Off-Board Fare Payment: Allow passengers to pay their fares before boarding the bus or train to speed up the boarding process.

• Integrated Fare Systems: Offer integrated fare systems that allow passengers to use a single payment method for various transit modes, such as buses, trams, and subways.

• Late-Night and Weekend Service: Extend transit service hours, particularly during late-night and weekend periods, to accommodate a wide range of schedules.

Multi-model Integration

• Secure Bike Parking: Offer secure bike storage facilities at transit stations to encourage multimodal commuting.