Bus Rapid Transit, also known as BRT is an integrated, high performance transit system with a unique identity, designed to reduce travel time, improve reliability, and increase the level of comfort for bus customers. BRT systems typically consist of all or a combination of seven main elements, which include the following:

System identity and branding which bring a unique and distinguished visibility to the BRT service

Bus ways where the road is dedicated to the exclusive use of buses

High capacity vehicles

High visibility stations

• An easily understandable route map and schedule
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) that provide information on next arriving bus at the bus stations, and the next stop on-board buses
• Traffic Signal Priority (TSP) which gives buses priority at traffic lights
  • DOT is currently piloting TSP on Victory Boulevard (pdf) in Staten Island

Paying your fare on SBS