The objective of this publication is to promote public transport systems which will be significantly lessexpensive than metro and yet provide relatively high capacity and speed of travel by making use ofsegregated travelways. It highlights low−cost mass transit options − bus lanes, busway transit and light−railtransit − and attempts to assess their impact on transport users, transport operators and other beneficiaries inthe light of the experience of a few selected developing−country cities. The publication then outlines planningconsiderations that must precede investment decisions for the successful implementation of public transportsegregation schemes. Finally, a strategy for mass transit development is outlined for the benefit of urbantransport planners and decision makers.

The objective of this publication is to promote public transport systems which will be significantly lessexpensive than metro and yet provide relatively high capacity and speed of travel by making use ofsegregated travelways. It highlights low−cost mass transit options − bus lanes, busway transit and light−railtransit − and attempts to assess their impact on transport users, transport operators and other beneficiaries inthe light of the experience of a few selected developing−country cities. The publication then outlines planningconsiderations that must precede investment decisions for the successful implementation of public transportsegregation schemes. Finally, a strategy for mass transit development is outlined for the benefit of urbantransport planners and decision makers.