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Comparison and Adaptability Analysis of Modern Tram  with BRT Using theExample of Qujing City

LIU Yang,ZHANG Ling,SHEN Xiao-jing,TAO Qin-qin   

  1. School of Traffic Engineering,Kunming University of Science and Technology,Kunming650500,China
  • Received:2015-03-09 Online:2015-07-01 Published:2015-07-01

Abstract:

Strongly advocated public transport is the key to relieving urban traffic congestion,and good adaptability of transportation are the essentialcondition of guaranteeing public transport sustainable development.Modern tram and BRT(Bus Rapid Transit) with a good economy and a potential application have been highly concerned by urban planners,however,the choice between them remains controversial owing to the similar function.Taking Qujing as an example,this paper analyses its traffic current situation at first,and then gives the idea of promoting modern tram andBRT.Further more,discusses the adaptability of building a modern tram or BRT using a SWOT analysis from the perspective ofcity size,traffic demand,investment requirement and system capability.The result shows that modern tram is fitter than BRT in the development of Qujing,not only can it meet residents’medium-and-long distance travel need,but also has excellent service and green operational systems.This paper will break the conventional thinking of no other choice but subway/rail and BRT in urban traffic planning,and inform relevant planners using empirical suppor.t.

Key words: public transport development, modern tram, BRT, applicability analysis, SWOT analysis

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