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Bus Rapid Transit in Curitiba, Brazil

  • October 26, 2009

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Curitiba's Bus Rapid Transit system is the source of inspiration for many other cities. This video from Streetfilms illustrates how Curitiba's public transportation system operates and the urban planning and land use principles on which it is based.

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