First BRT System in China, New Mode of Public Transport—A Rapid Public Transport System for the South Axial Road in Beijing

摘要

Being the first of its kind in China, the bus rapid transit system (BRT system) on the South Axial Road in Beijing serves as a demonstration project for Beijing and for the whole country as well. The BRT route runs from Qianmen to Demaozhuang in Beijing, with a length of 16km and a total of 16 stations along the line. Equipped with all-closed exclusive bus lane, specially-designed vehicles, closed platforms and advanced intelligent system, the BRT route is capable of providing the passengers with convenient and rapid transport.