Can BRT vehicles be used to evacuate people during disasters?
This would be determined as part of a disaster relief plan. Buses offer a high-capacity way to move people during, or in advance of, potential disasters and are not dependent on separate power sources. Buses offer the ultimate in flexibility when it comes to mass-transportation needs for disaster relief. Many pedestrian crossings will be similar to those on the street today, using crosswalks at traffic signal controlled intersections and pedestrian striped at non-traffic signal crossings. At non-traffic signal crossings, the BRT project, as appropriate, will add signs and warning features (lights) to alert motorists of pedestrians that will greatly increase the safety of those crossing.
