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i 7 <br /> efforts to define BRT applications. Figure 23 illustrates the seven basic elements <br /> that can be combined to create a BRT fine, and the spectrum of investment intensity <br /> that can be applied, ranging from spruced up traditional bus service (Type I)to high <br /> capacity rail-like operation (Type IV). The shaded portions indicate the components <br /> and investment intensity that Community Transit hopes to develop and implement as <br /> funding can be secured. <br /> Fundamentally, the success of BRT hinges on its simple, direct, frequent and <br /> reliable service. F'•. - • _ _ ••- ' - e :. • - - " <br /> .•, -- - - - •vi - • - . t • - - ' e ,• • -, • - - , <br /> 6. <br /> . _C- o - .... •.. �. ..w <br /> w• '��A • - ••-0-••• _ • r •_ <br /> T - - - = • - - - - = - •• . BRT service would run throughout most of <br /> the day in both directions, seven days per week, augmenting local services <br /> operating along the corridor. Over time, local services might be modified as rider <br /> demand shifts to BRT service. Ultimately, Community Transit would like to provide <br /> BRT service every 10 minutes, and possibly more frequently during peak ridership <br /> times, though BRT might need to start at lower service levels and grow over time as <br /> operating resources increase. This level of service Is frequent enough that riders do <br /> not have to consult a schedule to use the service, and can be assured of only a <br /> short wait if they miss a bus. <br /> A key attribute of BRT routes Is fewer stops, which helps speed buses along. Figura <br /> BRT stops would be upgraded to consistent rail-like stations <br /> with special features, including new shelters, lighting, wayfinding markers, system <br /> maps, real-time "next bus" arrival displays and possibly security cameras. The <br /> station facilities, customer information and BRT buses would all have a coordinated, <br /> distinctive "look"that will allow BRT to stand out along the corridor and be <br /> immediately recognizable. Figure 27 shows some examples of higher capacity rail- <br /> 1 like bus designs that could be used to provide BRT service, BRT buses could <br /> include features such as cleaner propulsion (e.g. diesel-electric hybrid), level <br /> boarding, electronic smart card fare payment, and "next stop" display and <br /> 1 announcement (see Figure 28). Figure 29 illustrates where transit priority lanes and <br /> transit signal priority are or will be available to help speed BRT buses along. <br /> 1 <br /> 1 <br /> 6 3 <br /> COMMUNITY TRANSIT TDP 2004-2009 PAGE 83 OF 190 <br />