With some work, the city bus can ease mass-transit problems: Will Doig
(NEWSER) - The US is by and large overlooking an obvious solution to its public transportation troubles, writes Will Doig at Salon : The "humble city bus." Light rail is the new darling of city planners across the nation, but a "bus rapid transit" system could be an inexpensive and even "elegant" answer to congestion. What makes a true BRT? Think dedicated bus lanes, frequent departures, state-of-the-art bus stops, maps that are actually useful—just plain better service and options for customers. More»
