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BC Transit need give their heads a shake

Buses are flexible, routes can be changed, and the buses redistributed to enhance services elsewhere.

Victoria Regional Rapid Transit Project of 2011

Cost Benefit Analysis confirmed LRT was the way to go

While the initial cost to implement the Light Rail Transit is higher than Bus Rapid Transit initially, the long term benefits of LRT far outweigh the long term benefits of BRT. 

Delivery of Provincial Transit Plan Targets

Only LRT has the capacity to achieve the Plan’s ridership goals.  LRT will deliver the greatest reduction of green house gas at 480,000 tonnes, or 10% of the Provincial Transportation Plan target (145,000 tonnes more than BRT)

Greatest Ridership Growth

LRT is forecast to generate 13.3 million annual rides by 2038, 45% more than BRT and 110% more than BAU

Long Term Solution

LRT will be able to accommodate the ridership growth forecast for the busy Douglas Street Corridor, whereas a BRT solution would reach its capacity limits within 10 –15 years

Long Term Operating & Maintenance Costs

With its high capacity and ability to provide expanded, higher quality services, the operating cost per passenger for LRT will decrease over time. It is common for LRT vehicles to remain in service for 30 – 40 years; unlike a bus-based solution, no replacement of LRT vehicles will be required over the life of the

project. These costs are estimated at $230M (2010$) until 2038

Greater Community Support

LRT has higher level of community support than BRT. It provides the greatest comfort and safety and will be the most effective vehicle technology at reducing roadway congestion

Improved Shaping of Urban Development

LRT provides the best support for the CRD’s emphasis on transit-oriented development and delivers $85 million more land development benefits than would BRT

Highest Return on Investment

LRT has a positive benefit cost ratio and the highest transportation benefits ($1 billion more than BRT over 27 years)

Job Creation

LRT will generate 4,500 more job years of employment

LRT was the answer in 2011

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Warren Skaalrud "Born and Raised" Islander

Shawnigan Lake, Canada, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia V0R 2W1, Canada

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