Sustainable Transport: A Sourcebook for Policy-makers in Developing Cities. Module 3b: Bus Rapid Transit

What is the Sourcebook? This Sourcebook on Sustainable Urban Transport addresses the key areas of a sustainable transport policy framework for a developing city. The Sourcebook consists of 20 modules. The Sourcebook is intended for policy-makers in developing cities, and their advisors. This target audience is reflected in the content, which provides policy tools appropriate for application in a range of developing cities. The Sourcebook can be used in a number of ways. It should be kept in one location, and the different modules provided to officials involved in urban transport. The Sourcebook can be easily adapted to fit a formal short course training event, or can serve as a guide for developing a curriculum or other training program in the area of urban transport; avenues GTZ is pursuing. What are some of the key features? The key features of the Sourcebook include: < A practical orientation, focusing on best practices in planning and regulation and, where possible, successful experience in developing cities. < Contributors are leading experts in their fields. < An attractive and easy-to-read, colour layout. < Non-technical language (to the extent possible), with technical terms explained. Please visit www.sutp-asia.org or www.gtz.de/ transport for details on how to order a copy. The Sourcebook is not sold for profit. Any charges imposed are only to cover the cost of printing and distribution. We would welcome any of your comments or suggestions, on any aspect of the Sourcebook, by Institutional and policy orientation 1a. Land use planning and demand management 2a. Resources 6. Resources for Policy-makers (GTZ) Further modules and resources Further modules are anticipated in the areas of Driver Training; Financing Urban Transport; Benchmarking; and Participatory Planning. Additional resources are being developed, and an Urban Transport Photo CD (GTZ 2002) is now available. Findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this document are based on information gathered by GTZ and its consultants, partners, and contributors from reliable sources. GTZ does not, however, guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information in this document, and cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or losses which emerge from its use. Acknowledgements The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to the promotion of transport options that are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. ITDP's Bus Rapid Transit Programme provides assistance to municipalities, non-governmental organisations, and other stakeholders in order to realize fully implemented BRT systems. ITDP helps …