NashTransit

JB at Imagine Title Here asks some good questions about Bus Rapid Transit, in response to yesterday's City Paper article. Is mere BRT 'Light' (without a dedicated lane) enough to get BRT established and accepted in Nashville?

He compares to the choice to begin passenger rail in Nashville by building a route to Lebanon. While less expensive to build than other options, that's not where the most demand is.

That's a difference - there is demonstrated demand for public transportation along the route to Gallatin. the #26 route is far and away the best performing MTA route. BRT, even in incomplete form, will get used. When funds are available to free up or build a dedicated traffic lane, all the better.

Still, the City Paper has a point - being stuck in traffic on a BRT bus isn't much different from being stuck in traffic on a regular bus. Only a dedicated lane will highlight the distinct advantages of commuting by BRT. Here's hoping we get to see it's full potential soon.

# posted by dotsandlines @ 11:40 PM