fixed guideway bus rapid transit project
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
49 U.S.C. § 5309 — in this section (3 versions over time)
Fixed guideway bus rapid transit project.—The term "fixed guideway bus rapid transit project" means a bus capital project—
(A) in which the majority of the project operates in a separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during peak periods;
(B) that represents a substantial investment in a single route in a defined corridor or subarea; and
(C) that includes features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including—
(i) defined stations;
(ii) traffic signal priority for public transportation vehicles;
(iii) short headway bidirectional services for a substantial part of weekdays and weekend days; and
(iv) any other features the Secretary may determine are necessary to produce high-quality public transportation services that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.