BRT
BRT
One meaning is the abbreviation of the Internet slang Be right there, which means arriving soon.
Another meaning is the abbreviation of Bus Rapid Transit, which is translated into Chinese as "Bus Rapid Transit System".
The bus rapid transit system is an advanced bus system with exclusive or partially exclusive right-of-way, high-efficiency toll collection system and modern vehicles, providing comfortable, convenient and safe services. Specifically, BRT provides mass rapid transit services using improved buses and rail transportation. In other words, BRT can be said to be a mass rapid transit system with rail service quality and bus operation flexibility. The bus rapid transit system has the characteristics of short construction time, low construction cost, large transportation volume, and fast operation speed. The integration of various transportation vehicles, electronic ticket systems and the use of priority signs have greatly improved operating speed, reliability and overall service levels. Therefore, BRT is an alternative to light rail or subway for rapidly developing cities that urgently need mass transportation services.
The basic meaning of rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is the translation of the English Bus Rapid Transit (abbreviation: BRT). It originated from Curitiba, a city in southern Brazil in the 1970s. , is a convenient, safe, comfortable and punctual bus that utilizes improved large-capacity bus vehicles and modern intelligent transportation technology, runs on dedicated bus lanes, maintains the operating characteristics of rail transit, and has the flexibility and economy of ordinary buses* **Transportation operation service mode. Because of its short construction period and low operating costs, it is known as a people-friendly project that benefits the current people.
Bus rapid transit has gradually become a global bus transportation system due to its advantages such as large transportation volume, short construction period, relatively fast operation speed, saving energy and road resources, being beneficial to environmental protection, and being able to effectively alleviate urban traffic congestion. The development direction of urban public transportation industry. International organizations and institutions such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Energy Agency, and the International Federation of Public Transport all regard bus rapid transit as a revolutionary solution to urban transportation problems and actively recommend it to major cities around the world.
In recent years, Sao Paulo, Bogota, and Quito in South America, Brisbane and Sydney in Australia, Ottawa in Canada, Paris in France, New York in the United States, Mexico City in Mexico, and Jakarta in Indonesia, Cities such as Bangalore in India are building rapid transit systems. With the development of urban public transportation in our country, the country's first rapid bus line was opened for operation in Beijing in December last year and has achieved good results. Hangzhou BRT Line 1 is the second BRT line built in China.
Introduction to Hangzhou Rapid Transit Line 1
Hangzhou Rapid Transit Line 1 (Line B1): starts from Huanglong Bus Station in the west and ends at Xiasha Higher Education East District in the east, with a total length of about 28 kilometers. The line is designed and constructed based on the actual roads and passenger flow along the line, and operates with dedicated lanes on both sides of the motorway. Ticket inspection is implemented off the train (inside the station), and the one-ticket system is used for the entire journey. The fare is 4 yuan/person. At the same time, in order to fully reflect the publicity, inclusiveness and social welfare of BRT, various bus IC cards (A, B, C, D, T cards) and various public welfare valid ride vouchers (seniors ride free of charge) card, disabled military card, blind bus card, retired cadre preferential treatment card, etc.) can be used. Among them, A card (adult discount card) is charged at 50% of the fare; B card (student discount card) is charged at 25% of the fare; D card (ordinary card), T card (all-in-one card) and discount card electronic The wallet area charges a swipe fee of 91% of the fare.
The B1 line vehicle adopts the JNP6180G 18-meter low-floor articulated air-conditioned city bus, which is 18 meters long, 3.5 meters high and 2.5 meters wide. It is rated to carry more than 160 people and passes under the bus (inside the station) Tickets are sold, and services are provided in the form of horizontal boarding and alighting. The entry process of Line B1 is basically the same as that of the subway. Passengers taking rapid transit must swipe their cards, insert coins or verify their cards before passing through the "three-bar" turnstile at the entrance and entering the station waiting area. In order to ensure the safety of passengers waiting for trains, Line B1 has also installed a platform door system at the boarding gate, using multiple control methods such as drivers and station staff to ensure that the doors can be opened and closed in time when vehicles arrive and leave the station. At the same time, the station names and related service signs and logos in the stations and carriages are all marked in Chinese and English, which is the first time in Hangzhou.
The B1 line stations are built on both sides of the motorway. The stations are 45 to 60 meters long and 3 to 4.5 meters wide. Very eye-catching BRT signs are hung on both ends of the top of the stations, which are clearly visible. In the initial stage of the opening of line B1, according to the passenger flow of the road, there will be Baziqiao, Wulin Square North (Hangzhou Building), bus company, Zhanongkou New Village, East Bus Station, Pengbu, Yaochang, Yanggong Village, Xingfu Bridge, No. 1 There are 13 pairs of midway stops, including the intersection of No. 5 Road and No. 2 Main Street, the intersection of Xueyuan Street and Wenze Road, and the intersection of Xueyuan Street and Wensu Road (China Institute of Metrology), with an average station distance of 1.8 kilometers.
At the same time, an additional shuttle bus will be opened from Huanglong Bus Station to Xiasha City (Sixteenth Street Mall), with a total length of 24 kilometers. It has eight character bridges, Wulin Square North (Hangzhou Building), and the bus company. , Zhanongkou New Village, East Bus Station, Pengbu, Yaochang, Yanggong Village, Xingfu Bridge, intersection of No. 1 Road, No. 5 Road and No. 2 Main Street intersection (all stop at the same stop as non-interval buses) ).
The first bus at Huanglong Bus Station: 6:00, the last bus: 21:30; the first bus at Xiasha Higher Education East District: 6:00, the last bus: 22:00. Among them, the shuttle bus: the first bus at Huanglong Bus Station: 5:30, the last bus: 19:00; the first bus in Xiashacheng: 5:30, the last bus: 20:00.
Instructions for riding rapid transit lines
In order to create a safe, orderly, civilized and high-quality riding environment, so that every passenger can travel safely and smoothly by rapid transit. Hangzhou Public Transport Group has specially formulated these riding instructions in accordance with the "Hangzhou City Urban Bus Traffic Riding Rules" and "Hangzhou City Rapid Bus Line Operation and Facility Management Interim Regulations". Please note and cooperate.
1. When taking a rapid transit line, before entering the station, please clearly see the direction of the line and the destination station and transfer station you want to go to, and follow the guidance signs to line up consciously, and swipe your card from the entrance channel , verify or insert coins, enter the waiting area.
2. Rapid bus line stations are equipped with entry and exit passages. No. 1 and 2 are entry passages, and No. 3 and 4 are exit passages. Reverse entry and exit are not allowed. Among them, Channel 1 is a channel for coin operation and various IC card swiping to enter the bus; all types of ID cards (student card, senior citizen card, disabled military card, blind card, employee card, etc.) should take the initiative to present the bus voucher. After being verified by the station attendant on duty, swipe your card from Channel 1 to enter. The card machine and coin box in Channel 1 are located in the left corner of the station (right side of the channel); Channel 2 is for adult discount cards (A cards), ordinary cards (D cards), and all-in-one cards (T cards). Passengers can directly swipe their cards on the circular card swiping machine at the gate to enter.
3. Huanglong Bus Station, Xiashacheng (Interval Station), Xiasha Higher Education East District and other rapid bus terminals have 3 to 4 entrance channels. The function of Channel 1 remains unchanged, and the other channels are connected to the midway station 2 Channel functions are the same.
4. Passengers must exchange their own change or prepare their bus voucher before entering the station.
5. The BRT waiting area is under fully closed management. Passengers entering the waiting area should consciously abide by the riding order, protect public facilities, and are not allowed to bring pets or dangerous items into the station or ride on the bus; Climb over the guardrail and you are not allowed to enter or exit at will. Once you leave the station, you need to insert coins and swipe your card again before you can take the bus.
6. Each BRT station is equipped with disabled access. Blind people and disabled people in wheelchairs can give priority to swiping cards, inserting coins, and entering the waiting area through the disabled lane. Other passengers should be given priority. Give up your seat. Disabled people in wheelchairs should enter the waiting area and get off the bus at Gate 3.
7. Passengers in the waiting area should wait outside the platform marking line. Children must be supported by adults and are not allowed to lean or sit on the platform door. After the vehicle arrives at the station, wait for the door and platform door to open. Get on and off the vehicle in an orderly manner according to the "first off, then on" order.
8. While the vehicle is in motion, passengers are not allowed to engage in behaviors that impede the safe operation of the driver, and are not allowed to chat with the driver. When they need to ask the driver about relevant matters, they should do so during the vehicle stops.
9. When riding in the car, please consciously take care of the facilities in the car and ensure the hygiene of the car. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the car. When the vehicle is in motion, please consciously pull up the handrails, pay attention to safety, and properly keep your belongings. Pay attention to the arrival forecast on the stop information prompt screen in the car in time, and be prepared to get off in advance.
10. In the event of an emergency in the car, you can press the red button on the armrest to ask the driver for assistance (please do not press it unless there is an emergency).
11. When getting off the bus, you must wait until the vehicle has stopped and the car door and platform door are opened before getting off the bus. Please exit the station promptly after getting off the bus.
12. If you have any questions, you can ask the station attendant on duty or call the bus hotline 0571-85191122.
Guide to the main transfers of Rapid Transit Line B1
B1 Line Station B1 Lin station
Lines that can be transferred within about 150 meters
Transfer To Other Bus Routes (Within
Approximately 150 Meters)
Can reach places and landmark buildings
Major Activity Centers
And Office Building
Huang Long Bus Station
Huang Long Bus Station
303, 306
Provincial Department of Land and Resources
< p>Huanglong YayuanBa Zi Bridge
Ba Zi Bridge
9, 21, 24, 58, 21, 102, 355, 502, 830, 900 , 817
Hangzhou Petroleum Branch
Provincial Prison Administration Bureau
North of Wu Lin Square (Hangzhou Building)
North of Wu Lin Square
55, 56, 355, 502, 24, 189, 845
Zhejiang Mobile Building
Zhejiang Taxation Bureau
Zhejiang Exhibition Hall
Public Traffic Company
Public Traffic Company
19, 55, 56, 509, 502
China Netcom Hangzhou Branch
p>Hangzhou Xidebao Hotel
Hangzhou Public Transport Group
Zha Nong Kou New Village
Zha Nong Kou Community
Y5, 19, 55, 56, 509, 502, 33
Zhejiang Automobile Market
Dongmao Hotel
East Bus Station
Eastern Coach Station
Y5, 19, 55, 56, 509, 502
Eastern Coach Station
Peng Bu
Peng Bu
309
Xia Yan Middle School
Metro Supermarket
Kiln Factory
Yao Chang
309
Bus No.2 Company
Yang Gong Village
Yang Gong Village
401, 525
Hang Newspaper Printing Factory
Xing Fu Bridge
Xing Fu Bridge
210, 525, 401
Hopman Elevator
< p>Crossing at No.1 Road210, 525, 401, School Line 1
Xiasha Stone Market
Chengdong Power Supply Bureau
No.2 Street Crossing at No.5 Road
210, 525
Yue Yayuan
Wumei Hypermarket
Xia Sha Town (section) (16th Street Mall) Xia Sha Town
859
Yue Yayuan
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
Xueyuan Street Wenze Road Crossing
Wen Ze Road Crossing at Xue Yuan Street
210
Fred Plaza
Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College
Xueyuan Street Wensu Intersection
(China Institute of Metrology)< /p>
Wen Su Road Crossing at Xue Yuan Street
210
China Institute of Metrology
Xiasha Higher Education East District
East of Xia Sha Highter Education Distrist
401, School 1st Line, Holiday 15
Taoliyuan Living Area
Financial Vocational College
Zhejiang School of Finance and Economics
Interpretation of Hangzhou BRT visual identity mark
In order to optimize the visual image of BRT and allow passengers to easily find BRT stations, during the construction of Line B1, Hangzhou Public Transport Group specially provided BRT Design developed the visual identity.
The logo adopts Bus Rapid Transit (English: Bus Rapid Transit, referred to as BRT), with the first English letter "B" as the basic element. It means rapid transit and has wide international applicability. Two circular lines extend up and down from the letter "B" to form a variant "H" background. The two merge with each other to reflect the meaning of "Hangzhou Rapid Transit".
The graphics are designed with red background and white, which are eye-catching and concise. They have the concept of modern urban circular transportation and embody a new urban public transportation concept that is "people-oriented" and saves resources.
Questions and Answers about Bus Rapid Transit Riding
1. Why does Hangzhou build BRT?
Answer: To solve the increasingly prominent "dilemma" problem of urban transportation, we must vigorously develop large-capacity urban public transportation that saves road resources. The rapid transit operation system has a relatively low construction cost and a short construction period, saves road resources, and is environmentally friendly. Through the dedicated bus lane, the bus speed can be increased from the original 10 kilometers per hour to 20 to 25 kilometers per hour, one-way per hour. The transportation capacity reaches more than 10,000 passengers, which is more suitable for construction on the city's main roads to form passenger transportation corridors and improve resource utilization efficiency. Therefore, in cities like Hangzhou where road resources are in short supply and have a large population, the construction of a rapid transit system is a very necessary measure. .
2. Why shouldn’t the initial expectations for BRT Line 1 be too high?
Answer: However, due to the limitations of some road resources, the bus lanes provided for BRT Line 1 will be soft-isolated, and some road sections will be mixed with other motor vehicles, which will have a negative impact on The operating speed and capacity of Express Line 1 will be affected, and it will also place higher requirements on traffic participants and line operation. Therefore, under the current conditions, we hope that passengers’ expectations for the operating speed of BRT Line 1 will not be too high, and we ask the majority of passengers to understand, support and cooperate.
3. Why is Hangzhou Rapid Transit Line 1 named "Line B1"?
Answer: The English abbreviation of Bus Rapid Transit is BRT. This is the first line of Bus Rapid Transit in Hangzhou, so the initial letters "B" and "1" of "BRT" are used as the first line of Bus Rapid Transit in Hangzhou. The code of the line is called in this way, which is more concise and easy for passengers to identify and call.
4. How to take the BRT?
Answer: Because BRT adopts the method of swiping coins and verifying tickets at the station, it is very different from ordinary buses. In this regard, the public transportation has specially formulated the "Instructions for Riding Rapid Buses". It is also recommended that when traveling by BRT, you should first check the direction of the line and the stops on the guide map at the BRT station entrance to see if there is a destination you want to go to and a line to transfer to. After confirming, prepare your change and ride voucher, swipe your card and insert coins through channels 1 and 2 to enter the station. After entering the station, consciously wait outside the warning lines on both sides of the platform. An LED vehicle arrival information display is installed in the rapid transit station, which can inform the vehicle of the distance and time from the station. Before the vehicle arrives at the station, the display screen will sound a prompt. When the vehicle stops and the door and the station door are opened, Get on and off the bus in the order of getting off first and then getting on.
5. How do passengers on the car know the station they are about to arrive at?
Answer: The BRT Line 1 bus is equipped with a GPS vehicle terminal, a computer station announcer and a station name list with LED light source display. When the vehicle arrives at the station such as "Wulin Square North", the station The dot corresponding to the station name "Wulin Square North" on the name list will light up so that you know which station you are about to arrive at. At the same time, the computer automatic station announcer will predict the name of the station you are visiting.
6. How to take the BRT Line 1 shuttle bus?
Answer: Since the Rapid Bus Line 1 operates a shuttle bus at the same time, the shuttle bus runs from Huanglong Bus Station to Xiasha City (Sixteen Street Mall), with a total length of 24 kilometers and 11 pairs of stops along the way. (They stop at the same station as non-regional buses). In this regard, if you want to take the shuttle bus to Xiashacheng, we recommend that you take the shuttle bus directly. If you are taking a non-shuttle bus, we recommend changing to a local bus at any stop before reaching Xiashacheng Station (you don’t have to leave the station or buy a new ticket when you get off). The LED electronic road sign on the head of the shuttle bus displays the text "Huanglong Bus Station-Xiashacheng". Passengers are asked to read it clearly before getting on the bus.
7. What isolation method is used to divide dedicated lanes on Hangzhou Rapid Transit Line 1?
Answer: Based on the existing road resources, Line B1 will be demarcated on the basis of the existing bus lanes along the line through necessary traffic reconstruction, and soft isolation such as 8cm high road slabs. In this way, a BRT lane with a clear width of 3.3-3.5 meters and a total length (two-way) of more than 30 kilometers will be set up. However, in the Xiasha Economic and Technological Development Zone, due to road reasons and based on actual conditions, there will be no dedicated lanes in the initial stage of opening.
8. How should disabled people enter and exit the bus rapid transit station?
Answer: In order to facilitate disabled people to travel by bus, all BRT stations are equipped with barrier-free passages and blind paths. People with disabilities (wheelchairs for people with disabilities) can use the barrier-free passage to enter and exit the station and get on and off the station safely and smoothly. Gate 3 of the BRT vehicle is equipped with a retractable barrier-free ramp. Passengers in wheelchairs can get on and off the bus smoothly through Gate 3. At the same time, if you encounter a disabled person when taking the bus, please provide care and help.
9. Are there currency exchange services at the first and last stations and intermediate stops of the BRT?
Answer: BRT tickets are sold off the bus (in the station). If you often take BRT, we recommend that you choose to use an IC card to swipe the bus, which will provide relatively more discounts. For coin-operated passengers, please prepare change in advance to ensure that each passenger enters the station quickly.
In the early days of the opening of Line B1, we considered that there would still be many coin-operated passengers, so we specially arranged personnel at the station to provide change exchange services for passengers.
10. Can all bus passes be used for rapid transit?
Answer: The adult discount card (A card), ordinary card (D card), all-in-one card (T card), student card (B card), senior citizen card (C card) and senior citizen card issued by Hangzhou Public Transport All types of bus IC cards and vouchers, such as free bus passes, disabled servicemen's passes, retired cadre preferential treatment passes, and blind passes, can be used to ride the BRT.
11. Why should the functions of rapid transit entrance channels be distinguished?
Answer: BRT Line 1 divides the entrance channel into Channel 1 and Channel 2. Passengers who use various photo vouchers that need to be verified by the station attendant on duty [such as: student discount card (B card), senior citizen card, disabled military card, blind card], etc., are verified by the station attendant at the POS in the station building After swiping your card on the plane, enter through aisle 1. Coin-operated passengers also enter through Channel 1 after putting their fare into the coin-operated box located in the station building. In order to allow a large number of passengers holding A, D, T cards and e-wallet areas to enter the station quickly and conveniently through the turnstiles, we have specially set up Channel 2 as a swiping channel for A, D, T cards and e-wallet areas. Passengers holding the above-mentioned IC cards can directly enter the station waiting area by swiping their cards on the circular POS machine at the gate. Of course, passengers with A card, D card, T card and electronic wallet area can also enter by swiping their card from channel 1. This classification is to facilitate passenger ticket checking and station attendant management, and ensure the speed of passengers entering the station.
12. What are the differences between the boarding and alighting methods of rapid transit buses and ordinary buses?
Answer: Ordinary bus (unmanned ticketing) lines generally use the front door, exit from the back door (passage bus is the front and rear doors, exit from the middle door), while the rapid bus adopts a new large-capacity, In order to shorten the time for passengers to get on and off the bus and increase the running speed, the low-floor, wide-opening city bus implements a boarding method where passengers can get on and off at all four doors. However, in order to create good order and ensure the safety of passengers, please consciously "get off first, then get on" when getting on and off the bus.
13. Why can’t dangerous goods and pets be brought into the station?
Answer: Carrying dangerous goods and pets in buses and stations will threaten the safety and interests of other passengers. Since rapid transit buses sell and check tickets off the bus (inside the station), the waiting area is the same as inside the carriage, and the passenger density is relatively high. In order to ensure the safety of passengers, this provision is specially made in accordance with the "Hangzhou Urban Bus Traffic Riding Rules". We hope that all passengers will cooperate.
14. Can other vehicles pass or stop in the BRT lane and near the station?
Answer: According to the relevant regulations of the municipal government, in order to ensure the smooth flow of bus rapid transit, no other vehicles will be allowed to pass or stop in the bus rapid transit lanes except approved buses. In the mixed section of BRT and other vehicles, other vehicles are not allowed to stop within 30 meters of the length of the station platform.
15. After line B1 is opened, why do we need to suspend and adjust related ordinary bus lines?
Answer: In order to save road resources and improve the efficiency of BRT operations, after the opening of BRT Line 1, five lines including 328, 828, 311, 197, and 802 with large duplication coefficients will be adopted step by step in the initial stage. suspension measures. In order to reduce some of the blank rides caused by the suspended lines, we have optimized and adjusted six lines, including Line 9, School 1, J14, J15, 834, and Y5, and opened three new lines, K320, K193, and K223, to facilitate Citizens travel.
16. What are the future development goals of Hangzhou BRT?
Answer: The opening of BRT Line 1 has provided a lot of experience for the future development of Hangzhou BRT. The BRT Line 2 from Sandun to Qianjiang New Town will start construction this year. According to the planning of relevant departments, 10 BRT lines will be opened in Hangzhou in 2010, with a total length of more than 160 kilometers. By then, Hangzhou will have a BRT line A backbone bus route network.
17. Why can’t you smoke in rapid transit stations?
Answer: The BRT station is a relatively closed public place with a large flow of people. According to the regulations prohibiting smoking in public places, we hope that passengers will not smoke in rapid transit stations. This is an initiative for public transportation to improve the quality of the city.
18. How is the fare of BRT Line 1 determined?
Answer: Rapid Transit Line 1 runs across the east and west parts of Hangzhou. The line is long and the operating cost is relatively high. The fare must be determined by taking into account all factors at the same time. Upon approval, the current coin-operated fare for BRT Line 1 is 4 yuan/person. At the same time, in order to fully reflect the popularity, inclusiveness and social welfare of BRT, various bus IC cards (A, B, C , D, T card) and various public welfare valid ride vouchers (free ride card for the elderly, revolutionary disabled soldier card, ride card for the blind, preferential treatment card for retired cadres, etc.) can be used. Among them: bus adult and student IC discount cards are charged at 50% of the fare (i.e.: 2.00 yuan) and 25% of the fare (i.e.: 1.00 yuan) respectively.
This pricing is mainly considered from the following aspects: first, continue to follow the preferential principles and proportions of various IC cards, so that it can be easily accepted by everyone; second, the fare is consistent with that of air-conditioned bus lines of the same length and scale; third, each Both bus-like IC cards and public welfare ride vouchers can be used to ride BRT, making it widely popular, inclusive and public welfare. In this regard, with the approval of relevant departments, the fare of Express Line 1 will be determined.
Hangzhou’s bus service purpose: serve passengers and contribute to society
“Serving passengers and contributing to society” is the basis for bus companies to implement socialist ethics and also reflects the social nature of public transportation. , public welfare and service characteristics.
Hangzhou’s bus rapid transit service concept: create convenient, safe, comfortable and economical bus services.
Convenience is the basis for us to win the market; safety is the core of our management; comfort is the direction of our development; economy is the basic requirement of citizens for bus services. It is our responsibility to make buses faster, more accurate and more efficient.
Hangzhou BRT business philosophy: Adhere to people-oriented, implement refined management, and win passenger satisfaction with high-quality and popular services.
Service is the eternal theme of bus companies. Only by providing comprehensive, thoughtful and meticulous services to passengers and making passengers feel the convenience, safety and comfort of BRT can BRT have sufficient growth and development momentum. Only by taking passenger satisfaction as the ultimate criterion for evaluating our work and implementing refined and standardized management can BRT truly become the best choice for passengers and reflect the true value of BRT.