Benefits for the General Public

BRT will provide benefits not just in the BRT corridors and not just for BRT passengers, but also throughout the city and for the general public.

BRT will have other advantages for Guangzhou, for both passengers and the general public:

BRT will increase the ridership and improve the financial viability of Metro lines.
BRT will improve Guangzhou's image as modern and leading city.
BRT will greatly improve the passenger experience, providing a metro-like level of service.
BRT will lead to major traffic improvements for other motor vehicles, especially in the BRT corridor.
BRT will deliver air quality benefits. Recently implemented BRT projects in Bogota and Seoul have led to substantial air pollution reductions, especially in the BRT corridors.
Associated with the air quality improvements, BRT will lead to major savings in fuel and energy consumption.
Land values will rise along the BRT corridor. The government could play a role in encouraging land development.
Guangzhou will over time become a leader in BRT applications, technologies, vehicles and expertise, especially in China and Asia.