@article{90ead0c0383e11dfb167000ea68e967b,
title = "Towards Sustainable Development: The Experiences of Curitiba, Beijing and Johannesburg in Implementing the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT)",
abstract = "GHG emissions can be reduced by shifting travel to a more efficient mode, which can be achieved by offering high quality public transport integrated to land use and density policies. However, there is a scarcity of efficient and low-cost alternatives to improve urban transport and tackle GHG emissions. In this context, the development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system integrated with land use policies and street design strategies is gaining attention as a cost-effective alternative, to address poor accessibility and rising GHG emissions. Firstly, this paper presents the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as an effective and low cost alternative to help addressing increasing traffic demands and rising GHG emissions. In the second part, a review presents the experience of three developing-country metropolises that have implemented a BRT system - Curitiba (Brazil), Beijing (China) and Johannesburg (South Africa). The review highlights empirical evidence of the development and implementation of creative solutions, which integrate transport infrastructure, land use policies and street design strategies for fostering sustainable mobility and GHG emission reduction.",
keywords = "B{\ae}redygtighed, Mobility, Ressourceforbrug, Sustainability, Mobility, Urban design",
author = "Victor Silva",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
volume = "2010",
journal = "Nordic Journal of Architectural Research",
issn = "1893-5281",
publisher = "SINTEF Academic Press",
number = "1",
}