In our new op-ed on transit, David Suzuki and I tell the fascinating story of the Brazilian city of Curitiba, which has overcome smog, congestion and grinding gridlock by building a world class rapid transit network using BRTs (Bus Rapid Transit). Far from traditional buses, BRTs employ state-of-the-art fast vehicles that run in lanes separated from traffic. Heres a blurb from our op-ed and watch this amazing video and be inspired: Since the 1970s, Curitiba, Brazil, a city of 1.9 million, has invested billions in its bus rapid transit network. Public transportation has been fully integrated into planning decisions. High-density hubs with shopping centres and office buildings are located within walking distance of transit stations, and commuters have access to a fleet of more than 2,000 modern low-emission buses, servicing 390 routes that crisscross the city and connect it to surrounding communities. Eighty-five percent of Curitiba’s residents use the BRT system, which has reduced car trips by about 27 million a year.
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 21:06:38 +0000
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