The document discusses ridership statistics and projected benefits of implementing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along El Camino Real in Santa Clara County. It notes that Lines 22/522 currently have the highest ridership in the system and carry nearly 20% of all VTA bus riders. BRT is projected to increase transit ridership by 7-28% in 2018 and 11-40% in 2040, while reducing bus travel times by 45-51%. BRT will also feature dedicated bus lanes, improved bike lanes and pedestrian safety measures, and real-time arrival displays at stations.

1. BBUUSS BUS RRAAPPIIDD RAPID TRANSIT
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Lines 22/522 on El Camino Real:
• Highest ridership in system now
• Carry nearly 20% of all VTA bus
riders in Santa Clara County
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2. BBBUUUSSS RRRAAAPPPIIIDDD TTTRRRAAANNNSSSIIITTT
Ridership Comparison
City Caltrain ECR % Caltrain % ECR
San Jose 3,489 1,499 69% 31%
Santa Clara 909 3,178 23% 77%
Sunnyvale 2,974 2,681 53% 47%
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Mountain View 3,876 1,579 71% 29%
Los Altos 675 1,035 39% 61%
Palo Alto 6,763 2,549 73% 27%
TOTAL 18,686 12,521 60% 40%
Based on Average Weekday Boardings counted in 2013

3. BBUUSS BUS RRAAPPIIDD RAPID TRANSIT
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El Camino Real BRT
With dedicated lanes BRT will:
• Increase transit ridership in the
corridor by
•7% to 28% in 2018
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•11% to 40% in 2040
• Reduce bus travel time by 45-51%
(PM eastbound)

4. BBUUSS BUS RRAAPPIIDD RAPID TRANSIT
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El Camino Real BRT
And…
• Auto travel times vary by 4 mins
or less
• Just one El Camino Real
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intersection under one alternative
exceeds level of service standards
in 2018 that wouldn’t otherwise

5. BBUUSS BUS RRAAPPIIDD RAPID TRANSIT
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El Camino Real BRT
With dedicated lanes BRT will
• Stripe 3-12 miles of bike lane
• Install new landscaping
• Paint high-visibility pedestrian
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crossings
• Construct curb bulbs to shorten
crossing distances
•Display real-time arrival
information at stations