Welcome to BRTuk
BRT is a high profile rapid transit mode that combines the speed, image and permanence of light rail with the cost and flexibility of bus. BRTuk seeks to raise the profile of, and develop a centre of excellence in, bus rapid transit.
BRTuk does not seek to promote bus-based rapid transit above all other modes. BRTuk seeks to enhance understanding of bus rapid transit and what it can do, and allow a fair and informed comparison against other modes.
BRTuk is an association dedicated to the sharing of information about evolving bus based rubber tyred rapid transit technology.
This website explains the objectives of BRTuk, provides details of membership together
with a membership application form and gives links to other websites relevant to BRT.
The website also provides a members-only area giving data sources
to assist promoters and operators of BRT systems.
For more information please contact us at info@brtuk.org.
New U.S. BRT Publication:
Following on from their excellent ‘Bus Rapid Transit Planning Guide’ (see external documents) ITDP have recently published a study examining barriers to delivery of high quality BRT systems. Whilst focused on the U.S. this report contains much that is relevant to the UK and European contexts – a recommended read. The report can be downloaded from the ITDP website here: ITDP - Recapturing Global Leadership in Bus Rapid Transit - A Survey of Select U.S. Cities
2011/12 BRTuk Handbook:
The 2011/12 BRTuk Handbook is available for download from our Documents section here.
Metro Magazine - Cambridge Guided Busway:
An article on the Cambridge Guided Busway from the Feb/Mar 2012 edition of Metro Magazine is available for download from our External Documents section here.
New Technical Visit – 26 June 2012:
There will be an open committee meeting and technical visit to the Luton Busway on 26 June, please see the Member’s home page to download further information and the booking form.
BRTuk Annual Conference – Southampton - 01/02 October 2012:
This will be held on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd October at the Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club near Southampton, commencing Monday afternoon with a presentation on the South Hampshire Rapid Transit scheme Eclipse and a study tour of the scheme. This will be followed by the conference dinner, with the main conference session on the Tuesday concluding during the afternoon. Further details and booking information will be available soon.
last modified 08/05/2012