49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble

Bus Rapid Transit

NPRM and Comments

The NPRM asked whether there should be any specific requirements for bus rapid transit (BRT) systems, which share some of the characteristics of fixed-route bus systems and some characteristics of rail transit systems. Some transit authorities suggested using the bus requirements of the rule for BRT vehicles, since the vehicles are essentially buses. A few commenters suggested adding provisions concerning such subjects as securement. Others suggested that future guidance, rather than regulation, would be the best approach to take.

DOT Response

The Department has decided, for the present, not to propose any additional provisions concerning BRT beyond those that apply to buses, and will follow the recommendations of commenters to address any BRT-specific questions with guidance to the extent feasible.