This report in the Transit Strategies Series explores Rapid Bus. Over the past decade, much attention has been placed on the development of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. These systems provide rail-like service, but with buses, and are typically less expensive to construct than rail service. However, while costs are lower than rail, BRT systems […]

This report in the Transit Strategies Series explores first- and last-mile connections. When it comes to a traveler’s experience, “the last mile can be the longest mile.” The connecting journeys before and after the transit ride can be influential enough to encourage or discourage a person to ride transit again. For this reason, transit agencies […]

This report in the Transit Strategies Series explores commuter rail. Commuter rail is passenger rail service that is designed to transport large volumes of passengers over long distances in a fast and comfortable manner. One of the challenges to the development of new commuter rail lines in Middle Tennessee is that the most desirable rail […]