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Bus Rapid Transit in Curitiba, Brazil An Information Summary
publictransit.us Special Report No. 1
Leroy W. Demery, Jr. • December 11, 2004
Copyright 2002–2007, Leroy W. Demery, Jr. All rights reserved, except as provided below.
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Special Report 1. Bus Rapid Transit in Curtiba: An Information Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction! 1. Context: The Country & City! 2. The City - Additional Details! 3. Curitiba Transit System Details! 4. Curitiba Transit Operation & Ridership! 5. Curitiba Performance Statistics (1993)!
All Services (Systemwide):
Express (Busway) Services:
Directo(Speedybus) Services:
3 3 7 11 16 23
23 26 27
6. Curitiba Transit Revvenues & Expenses! 7. Curitiba Transit - Uncertain Prospects! 8. Update - December 2004! 9. Author’s Comments! Acknowledgements! Primary Curitiba References! Primary Curitiba References - Update! Other Curitiba References! Critical Perspectives! Bus Rapid Transit Websites! U.S. Bus Rapid Transit Projects & Proposals! DocumentHistory!
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Publictransit.us
Special Report 1. Bus Rapid Transit in Curtiba: An Information Summary
Introduction
The transit system in Curitiba, Brazil, has attracted worldwide attention for remarkable accomplishments with limited resources. In the U.S., Curitiba has become the veritable poster child for “bus rapid transit.” However, the most recent newsis less than favorable: traffic is declining, a "vicious cycle" of fare increases has set in, a monorail project has been canceled owing to lack of financing, and the city has announced that it will study replacement of buses with “electric tramcars" – that is, surface light rail transit (LRT) – on the two busiest busways. Curitiba’s mayor announced in 2003 that the Metrô Leve (“Light Metro”)project would proceed. The purpose of this paper is to summarize available information, and to provide references and links. This paper was not written as a critique. However, the author does state what he believes to be true when appropriate. A good place to start: it is clear that definitive information on virtually all aspects of transit planning, operations and management has been published. Few ifany significant details of operations or finances are kept secret, as evidenced by citations found in the references below. The principal impediment to the flow of information appears to be the language barrier: Recent events (in the Middle East) have highlighted the disadvantages that Americans face with regard to information not available in English. It seems fair to say that few Americans, otherthan those of Portuguese or Brazilian ancestry, have a working knowledge of Portuguese (or are aware that Brazilian Portuguese differs considerably from that of Portugal). Much information of interest on public transportation in Curitiba is available only in Portuguese, in reports and documents that are probably circulated only in Brazil, and then, perhaps only in Curitiba. The author hopes thatothers with information and statistics on Curitiba's transit system will share their findings as the author has done here.
1. Context: The Country & City
Curitiba is a clean, attractive city that enjoys significantly higher per-capita income than the national average. However, important national indicators contrast sharply with those associated with the U.S. and Canada.
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publictransit.us Special Report No. 1
Leroy W. Demery, Jr. • December 11, 2004
Copyright 2002–2007, Leroy W. Demery, Jr. All rights reserved, except as provided below.
A web-based publication of
www.publictransit.us
Publictransit.us
(formerly Carquinez Associates)
P.O. Box 6076 Vallejo, CA. 94591-6076 (707) 557-7563(707) 557-6735 fax
Use Policy. Our goal is to make information on publictransit.us widely available. You are welcome to quote and use excerpts from publictransit.us documents, provided you credit the authors. Most documents are posted in HTM or PDF format. Contact us at msetty@publictransit.us if you need other formats. Just let us know how you plan to use it. Comments and suggestions are alsowelcome.
Publictransit.us
Special Report 1. Bus Rapid Transit in Curtiba: An Information Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction! 1. Context: The Country & City! 2. The City - Additional Details! 3. Curitiba Transit System Details! 4. Curitiba Transit Operation & Ridership! 5. Curitiba Performance Statistics (1993)!
All Services (Systemwide):
Express (Busway) Services:
Directo(Speedybus) Services:
3 3 7 11 16 23
23 26 27
6. Curitiba Transit Revvenues & Expenses! 7. Curitiba Transit - Uncertain Prospects! 8. Update - December 2004! 9. Author’s Comments! Acknowledgements! Primary Curitiba References! Primary Curitiba References - Update! Other Curitiba References! Critical Perspectives! Bus Rapid Transit Websites! U.S. Bus Rapid Transit Projects & Proposals! DocumentHistory!
29 30 34 36 37 37 38 38 41 41 42 43
Publictransit.us
Special Report 1. Bus Rapid Transit in Curtiba: An Information Summary
Introduction
The transit system in Curitiba, Brazil, has attracted worldwide attention for remarkable accomplishments with limited resources. In the U.S., Curitiba has become the veritable poster child for “bus rapid transit.” However, the most recent newsis less than favorable: traffic is declining, a "vicious cycle" of fare increases has set in, a monorail project has been canceled owing to lack of financing, and the city has announced that it will study replacement of buses with “electric tramcars" – that is, surface light rail transit (LRT) – on the two busiest busways. Curitiba’s mayor announced in 2003 that the Metrô Leve (“Light Metro”)project would proceed. The purpose of this paper is to summarize available information, and to provide references and links. This paper was not written as a critique. However, the author does state what he believes to be true when appropriate. A good place to start: it is clear that definitive information on virtually all aspects of transit planning, operations and management has been published. Few ifany significant details of operations or finances are kept secret, as evidenced by citations found in the references below. The principal impediment to the flow of information appears to be the language barrier: Recent events (in the Middle East) have highlighted the disadvantages that Americans face with regard to information not available in English. It seems fair to say that few Americans, otherthan those of Portuguese or Brazilian ancestry, have a working knowledge of Portuguese (or are aware that Brazilian Portuguese differs considerably from that of Portugal). Much information of interest on public transportation in Curitiba is available only in Portuguese, in reports and documents that are probably circulated only in Brazil, and then, perhaps only in Curitiba. The author hopes thatothers with information and statistics on Curitiba's transit system will share their findings as the author has done here.
1. Context: The Country & City
Curitiba is a clean, attractive city that enjoys significantly higher per-capita income than the national average. However, important national indicators contrast sharply with those associated with the U.S. and Canada.
Publictransit.us...
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