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UITP BRT Seminar: Celebrating the 50-year journey of Bus Rapid Transport

Where
Presencial - Hotel Bourbon CuritibaAv R. Cândido Lopes, 102 - Centro, Curitiba  - The event will feature simultaneous translation: English Spanish Portuguese
When
27 > 29 Nov. 2024
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Celebrating 50 Years of the BRT concept!

As we gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as a mode, we honour Curitiba for conceiving such a pioneering urban mobility solution that has transformed public transportation worldwide. Launched in 1974, Curitiba’s BRT system was the first of its kind, introducing dedicated bus lanes, streamlined ticketing, and efficient, high-capacity vehicles designed to reduce congestion and promote sustainable urban growth. 

The vision of then-Mayor Jaime Lerner and his team has not only shaped Curitiba’s development but also inspired over 200 cities globally to adopt and adapt the model. The BRT system has been instrumental in reducing traffic, cutting emissions, and improving the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. It stands as a testament to the power of innovative urban planning and the potential of public transportation to drive positive change. 

Today we reflect on five decades of progress, evolution, improvement, expansion, and adaptation of the BRT mode in six continents on Earth, and it is fair and needed that the sector celebrates today our past achievements and paves the way for the next innovations in BRT to meet the needs of the next generations.  

We welcome everyone to join and contribute to this remarkable journey! 

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¡Celebrando los 50 años del concepto BRT!

Al reunirnos para celebrar el 50º aniversario del   BRT (Bus Rapid Transit en Inglés) como modo de transporte, rendimos homenaje en Curitiba a una solución pionera de movilidad urbana que ha transformado el transporte público en todo el mundo. Lanzado en 1974, el sistema BRT de Curitiba fue el primero de su tipo, introduciendo carriles exclusivos para autobuses, emisión de boletos optimizada y vehículos eficientes y de alta capacidad diseñados para reducir la congestión y promover el crecimiento urbano sostenible. 

La visión del entonces alcalde Jaime Lerner y su equipo no solo ha dado forma al desarrollo de Curitiba, sino que también ha inspirado a más de 200 ciudades de todo el mundo a adoptar y adaptar el modelo . El sistema BRT ha sido fundamental para reducir el tráfico, reducir las emisiones y mejorar la calidad de vida de millones de personas. Es un testimonio del poder de la planificación urbana innovadora y del potencial del transporte público para impulsar un cambio positivo. 

Hoy reflexionamos sobre cinco décadas de progreso, evolución, mejora, expansión y adaptación del modo de transporte BRT en seis continentes del planeta. Es justo y necesario que el sector brinde hoy por los logros del pasado y allane el terreno para las siguientes innovaciones en BRT para satisfacer las necesidades de las próximas generaciones.  

¡Damos la bienvenida a todos los que quieran contribuir y participar en este extraordinario viaje! 

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