Rapid Transit Technologies

Three rapid transit technologies are being considered in the UBC Line Rapid Transit Study: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Rail Rapid Transit (RRT) - or some combination of these technologies. Use the links below to find out more about each of the technologies, then head over to our Alternatives section to learn about how we’re proposing to use them.
BRT: Bus Rapid Transit

Bus Rapid Transit

Uses rubber-tire, low-floor articulated buses.

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RRT: Rail Rapid Transit

Rail Rapid Transit

High capacity services similar to SkyTrain.

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LRT: Light Rail Transit

Light Rail Transit

Driver-operated, electrically-powered systems.

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