Rapid transit with dedicated infrastructure
is the backbone of a city’s transportation system.
Length: Total in Km
Measuring the total length of [rapid transit / BRT / LRT / Metro] tells us what kind of investment a city or country has made in rapid transit.
RTR: Rapid Transit
to Resident Ratio
Measuring the ratio of [rapid transit / BRT / LRT / Metro] to residents tells us how transit infrastructure compares to population.
Urban Population
Measuring the ratio of [rapid transit / BRT / LRT / Metro] to residents tells us how transit infrastructure is distributed.
BRT
Bus Rapid Transit
Is rapid transit using dedicated busways for fast, comfortable, cost-effective and high-capacity service.
LRT
Light Rail Transit
Is rail-based rapid transit that runs in its own tracks, often aboveground.
METRO
Is rail-based rapid transit that uses heavier vehicles than LRT, often underground.
All
Color scheme: Rapid Transit to Resident Ratio for All
0.1 - 10
10 - 20
20 - 30
30+
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