@article { , title = {The EVIDENCE project: Measure no.13 - New public transport systems and networks}, abstract = {Key messages: • Light rail (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems can increase passenger carrying capacity, increase use of public transport, and deliver land use strategies; e.g. regenerating former industrial areas, intensification around transport nodes or increased economic activity in central areas. • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) can meet similar objectives to LRT, but at a much lower cost. It can also be delivered in a much shorter timescale. • Economic analysis is available for LRT and BRT schemes. For LRT they were more likely to be projections before scheme implementation, with positive Benefit-Cost-Ratios (BCRs) ranging from 2-3. However, no evidence was identified to validate these BCRs post-implementation so they must be treated with due caution. • Post implementation analysis of BRT schemes produced positive BCRs ranging from 1-3. • LRT and BRT have a positive effect on land values near stations, but can negatively affect values near routes. • Urban Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) systems can be an effective means of providing transport to the ‘mobility poor’ at a lower cost than alternatives (such as subsidised single ride taxis). They will normally require subsidy however.}, issn = {1352-7614}, issue = {1/2}, journal = {World Transport Policy and Practice}, pages = {121-132}, publicationstatus = {Published}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/912379}, volume = {22}, keyword = {Centre for Transport and Society, light rail, bus rapid transit, demand responsive transport}, year = {2016}, author = {Clark, Ben} }