tarmtransit
Tarmtransit is a theoretical concept in urban transportation planning that envisions an integrated, flexible transit network where multiple modes share a common corridor architecture. The term blends ideas from tram systems with broader rapid transit concepts. In its typical framing, tarmtransit uses dedicated lanes, interoperable signaling, and a unified fare structure to enable reliable, high-capacity service while allowing corridors to be reconfigured as demand changes. It is primarily discussed in planning literature and speculative world-building contexts, rather than as a widely deployed system.
Core infrastructure consists of segregated or semi-segregated lanes, dynamic lane assignment, and a central control layer
Operations and services combine through-running on fixed alignments with BRT-style feeders and microtransit tiers to connect
History and status: The concept emerged in late 2010s planning discussions and design fiction as a way
See also: tram, light rail, bus rapid transit, multi-modal transit, intelligent transportation systems.