Cross-cultural Contrasts of Preferences for Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Transit

David Hensher, Camila Balbontin, Chinh Q. Ho and Corinne Mulley

Journal of Transport Economics and Policy, 2019, vol. 53, issue 1, 47--73

Abstract: Bus rapid transit (BRT) is relatively unpopular in developed economies despite its appeal in delivering high-quality services, usually at a fraction of light rail transit (LRT) costs. This is often linked to emotional bias towards rail-based solutions and an image perception that clouds the merits of a bus-based system. This paper builds on research from Australia, extended by the results of a stated choice experiment conducted in the USA, France, Portugal, and the UK, to verify whether modal preferences are culture-specific, and what the drivers of community preferences for BRT and LRT are in different geographical settings.

Date: 2019
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