What is a busway?
A busway is a one- or more-lane road that is used exclusively by buses. A busway is also known as bus rapid transit, or BRT. Typically it offers limited-stop service, thus reducing travel time. A busway can be a separate facility, or part of an existing roadway that is separated by some type of barrier, like a fence or curb. Buses can enter or exit only at designated locations. You can experience a busway first-hand at the University of Minnesota, where the U of M Transitway connects the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses on its own right-of-way.
