Next Generation Bus Technology: Bus Rapid Transit - May 20, 2013
This symposium explored the emerging technology in the world of Bus Service, with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit strategies and treatments. Subject experts showcased existing innovations in bus services related to rapid transit including moving vehicles through traffic, attracting ridership, and developing communities for end users. These strategies have the potential to reshape transportation services in our region.
- Welcome
- Matthew Holt, NJTPA Chairman, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- BRT and Its Importance to our Transportation Future
- Joseph Calabrese, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- New York City Select Bus Service
- Joseph Chiarmonte, New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority
- New Jersey Lessons in BRT Corridor Assessment
- Jim Gilligan, NJ Transit
- Planning for a Transit Oriented Culture
- Debra Tantleff, Roseland, a Mack-Cali Company
- Evaluation of Next Generation Bus Rapid Transit in the NJTPA Region-Study Update
- David Schmetterer, NJTPA
- Question and Answer Session
- Closing Remark
- Mary K. Murphy, NJTPA Executive Director