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The term '''rapid transit''' is applied to systems for carrying commuters | The term '''rapid transit''' is applied to systems for carrying commuters within an urban region. In modern usage, the term is only applied to systems where the vehicles travel on a separate [[dedicated right of way]], in contrast to [[buses]] and [[streetcar]]s, which share a regular road with other vehicles. | ||
In modern usage the term is only applied to systems where the vehicles travel on a separate [[dedicated right of way]], in contrast to [[buses]] and [[streetcar]]s, | |||
Many rapid transit systems run on rails, but [[bus rapid transit]], where buses travel on dedicated [[busway]]s | Many rapid transit systems run on rails, but [[bus rapid transit]], where buses travel on dedicated [[busway]]s not shared with other vehicles, are also considered rapid transit systems. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:06, 13 January 2021
The term rapid transit is applied to systems for carrying commuters within an urban region. In modern usage, the term is only applied to systems where the vehicles travel on a separate dedicated right of way, in contrast to buses and streetcars, which share a regular road with other vehicles.
Many rapid transit systems run on rails, but bus rapid transit, where buses travel on dedicated busways not shared with other vehicles, are also considered rapid transit systems.