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Bus Rapid Transit: Our Ticket to Livable Cities

  • June 16, 2010

Listen to this June 16, 2010, event featuring a panel discussion on:

  • An update on the future of bus rapid transit in Chicago.
  • How we can plan now for a more walkable, transit-friendly Chicagoland — including national and international models and local ingredients for success.
  • How the development of a comprehensive BRT system, such as TransMilenio in Bogota, Colombia, can transform a city.
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bus, Bus Rapid Transit, transit, transit benefits, transit funding, transit innovations, transit oriented development, transportation investments, transportation planning

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