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Abstract

This paper applied principles of public transport network planning: line structure, frequency, transfers and fare systems, on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Auckland, New Zealand. The data concerning the BRT and its associated network was collected from policy and planning documents, timetables and websites. The data was further verified by conducting detailed field work on the selected network. The results show that the BRT exhibits some network planning principles such as a simple straight line route, high frequency and transferrable fares. However, the BRT is poorly coordinated with the surrounding bus network which could be improved to achieve integrated transport planning. The analysis indicates that the poor performance of public transport in Auckland can be addressed in the short term by improving public transport services at relatively little cost.