fasttransit
Fasttransit is a term used in urban transportation planning to describe rapid transit services and network designs that prioritize speed and reliability. It encompasses a range of systems and operating strategies aimed at reducing door-to-door travel times, rather than a single technology or operator. The concept is applied to rail and bus networks and can operate at city, regional, or intercity scales.
Key design principles include dedicated right-of-way or grade separation to avoid mixed traffic, high-capacity rolling stock,
Technologies enabling fasttransit include conventional rail or metro systems, bus rapid transit with exclusive lanes, automated
Implementation typically requires long-term planning, capital investment, and phased development. Corridor analysis identifies demand, optimal technology,
Benefits commonly include shorter travel times, increased transit modal share, economic development along corridors, and improved
In practice, fasttransit principles appear in metro systems, commuter rail with limited stops, express bus corridors,