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	Guided Busway home page
		The aim of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway is to provide high quality, reliable and frequent local public transport along the A14 corridor.
		If you would like to be kept up to date with news about the Guided Busway project please contact us using the details on the right-hand side of the screen.
		Work on a new junction for the Guided Busway project is set to start on Monday 16th July on Station Road in Oakington.
	www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk /transport/guided (205 words)

	Guided bus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Fastway bus in the guided bus lane on Southgate Avenue, Crawley
		Plans for a guided busway in Cambridgeshire met with local opposition, with campaigns such as CAST.IRON advocating the re-opening of the Cambridge to St Ives railway line however in December 2005 the scheme was approved and funding was confirmed late in June 2006 [2].
		A further development of the guided bus is the "tramway on tires", a rubber-tired vehicle guided by a fixed rail in the ground, which draws current from overhead electric wires like a conventional tram.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guided_bus (1016 words)

	First Corporate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A guided busway is a specially constructed, dedicated bus lane, the width of one bus, along which specially adapted buses can travel.
		As the bus approaches the start of the busway the driver guides the bus into the special trackway.
		Bus stop infrastructure is also a major area of partnership development with the introduction of improved bus stop and timetable information, and raised kerbs at bus stops that make boarding low floor buses even easier.
	www.firstgroup.com /corpfirst/company/guidedbus.php (546 words)

	Bus Priority Systems (Bus Rapid Transit) - Special Feature On Kerb Guided Buses (O-Bahn)
		With the advent of the low-floor bus the duo-buses became seen to be of an obsolete design and with the cessation of guided bus services through the tunnels they have now been replaced with fully accessible low floor motorbuses.
		Guided busway services were withdrawn in September 2005 when the majority of buses fitted with guide wheels were decommissioned for age reasons, and it was decided not to adapt their replacements.
		Other comments included that riding the guided section was no different to anywhere else and locating the bus stops in the guideway improves road safety (some years ago this lady saw a car crash into a bus whilst stationary at a stop which, because there was not a 'pull-in' was located in the normal carriageway).
	www.garden.force9.co.uk /OBahn.htm (14136 words)

	'Side-Step Congestion' / Bus priority systems.
		In September 2005 guided busway services were withdrawn from here when the majority of buses fitted with guide wheels were decommissioned for age reasons, and it was decided not to adapt their replacements.
		The guided busway was expected to have opened to fare paying passengers at the same time as the Dome, (ie: 1st January 2000!) but whilst the special buses did enter passenger service (using the public highway) the busway remained closed for further testing.
		One unexpected problem for the guided busway (virtually a final nail in the coffin) was that Her Majesty's Railway Inspectorate (under whose jurisdiction new 'fixed infrastructure transports' - including all types of guided bus technology - now comes) started to apply the same gold-plated very demanding safety criteria that they use on the railways.
	www.garden.force9.co.uk /Buses02.htm (8927 words)

	San Diego Zoo: Special Activities
		Your bus tour ticket also includes use of the Express Bus, double- or single-decked buses with green signs on the sides that allow guests to hop on and off at five different stops throughout the Zoo.
		Bus Tour tickets are included in the Best Value Admission price; they are not included in the General Admission price but may be purchased for $10 per adult, $5.50 per child ages 3 to 11.
		Guided Bus Tours in Spanish and French are available for groups of 20 or more with advanced notice.
	www.sandiegozoo.org /zoo/tours.html (663 words)

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		The guided bus is not faster, smoother, safer, or more comfortable than a modern conventional diesel bus operating in a dedicated lane.
		The conventional diesel bus does not require a guide rail in a slot in the pavement which is expensive to build and expensive to maintain.
		Guided bus technology is being sold as an inexpensive version of light rail.
	www.city.milwaukee.gov /display/router.asp?docid=7238 (732 words)

	The Seattle Times: Opinion: Bus Rapid Transit: the solution to the region's gridlock
		Bus tunnels, of course, are busways that are under ground.
		The same technology, because it so accurately guides them, would allow four lanes of buses to pass each other in the downtown Seattle transit tunnel, and thus permit "skip stops" with the consequent doubling of transit through-put.
		Bus Rapid Transit is, or should be, the mode of choice for high-capacity transit in the metropolitan Puget Sound region.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/opinion/2002619155_sunpadelford13.html (1459 words)

	BBC - Cambridgeshire - Travel - Guided Bus given go ahead
		Guided bus,what a waste of time it will be like every other public transport system in the country where the cost to use it weekly will be more than filling your car up with petrol.
		Guided bus on the other hand is inflexible (small fleet of specialist vehicles) and ends up in the worst traffic to get into central Cambridge.
		Guided buses ran ran in the centre reservation where there used to be trams until the 1950's.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cambridgeshire/content/articles/2005/12/09/guided_bus_approval_feature.shtml (6075 words)

	"Misguided Bus"? Nancy's BRT Debacle Exposes Pitfalls of "Half-Price Tramway"
		But a few have opted instead for this or that "guided bus" scheme, mainly goaded by politicians jumping at what they think is the chance to install a "tramway at half price".
		After all, for about the same capital expense, the "guided bus" does not hold great promise for lowering operating costs like LRT – even multi-articulated buses aren't as large as LRT cars, nor can they be entrained to minimize peak labor costs.
		One is tempted to suspect that the extra-long, multi-articulated bus benefits from having its axles guided by such a mechanism, possibly minimizing any misalignment of the rear section while in the guideway (which might explain why the vehicle tends to "fishtail" when free-running).
	www.lightrailnow.org /features/f_ncy001.htm (3537 words)

	Bombardier Guided Light Transit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guided Light Transit (also referred to by its French name, Transport sur Voie Réservée or TVR) a public transport system manufactured by Bombardier Transportation and used in the French cities of Nancy and Caen.
		Though both these cities refer to their networks as ‘tramways on tyres’, the GLT is in fact a model of guided dual-mode bus, capable of both following a central guidance rail and running independently like a conventional bus.
		GLT is the only model of bus produced by Bombardier’s transport division, which is otherwise focused on rail transport.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bombardier_Guided_Light_Transit (799 words)

	BUSES INTERNATIONAL July_2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Like a modern light rail system, there is a certain amount of infrastructure associated with a guided bus project, which helps to generate confidence in the system and usually results in a patronage increase.
		The buses use their guiding wheels to dock with this platform, even though the buses are not in a guided mode at the terminal.
		The Cambridge Area Metro plans a superCAM guided busway and refers to it as a "tram on tyres." The route is 27.4 km (17 miles) from St. Ives through Cambridge to Tranpington.
	www.busesintl.com /July_2002.htm (1410 words)

	RFTA
		The Maroon Bells Bus service is a guided tour that runs every day from June 17 through September 4 and then runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through September and ending October first.
		Bus will leave every 20 minutes starting at 9:05 am until 2:05 pm, then on the hour and half hour until 4:30 pm with the last bus returning to town at 5:00 pm.
		Your driver/tour guide will point out areas of interest and geographical features, describe the wildlife, and tell you some of the area's history on your way to the Maroon Bells.
	www.rfta.com /maroon.html (374 words)

	guided bus Resources
		Guided bus systems involve taking the steering.....to the technology of kerb guided bus: the guideway itself and the on-bus.....Taxonomy and description..Guided...
		New England for Visitors Guide Kim Knox responds to a reader's question about guided bus tours of New England during fall foliage season, from your About.com Guide.
		Guided bus tours of the city of Bristol and hire of classic buses for private functions.
	www.guidedholidays.co.uk /tours/guided-bus.html (308 words)

	BBC - Action Network - Cambridge’s guided bus plans
		Shona Johnstone, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, is firmly behind the guided bus scheme.
		Guided buses can take people right into the city centre meaning that they can get to work and leisure opportunities without having to change to another service.
		The primary aim of the guided busway is to offer local people a quality public transport option for their local jouneys, it is not a solution to all of the problems on the A14.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/actionnetwork/A3056186 (1273 words)

	BRT for Puget Sound by Don Padelford
		Additionally there would be short sections of busways, bus tunnels, and possibly elevated bus-on-rail (guided-bus) structures, similar in size and mass to the existing Seattle Center monorail.
		There are times when bus through-put is such that it requires a street rather than a lane.
		HOT lanes, bus tunnels and elevated bus-on-rail structures are "grade separated" and not prone to interference from cars or trucks.
	www.bettertransport.info /-padelford/brtpugetsound.htm (3399 words)

	Moose Travel Network - Adventure Travel, Backpacker Youth Hostels/ Backpacker Bus Tours
		Our guided adventure bus trips are designed to give our passengers a unique look at Canada.
		Guided orientations and bus tours of major cities in Canada such as Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City are included in the bus trips.
		Not only can they choose the bus tour that best suits their needs but backpackers also have the ability to get their beds reserved at the best backpacker youth hostels for as long as they wish to stay.
	www.moosenetwork.com (410 words)

	LEDA Measure: Guided bus lane
		The Guided Bus project operates in the Scott Hall Corridor linking the City Centre to the northern suburbs.
		The aim of the project is to reduce delays and improve bus service reliability on a key radial route linking the northern outskirts to the City Centre.
		The guided busway approach is meant to be flexible, with guideways being installed along the corridor in phases.
	www.leda.ils.nrw.de /database/measures/meas0433.htm (565 words)

	Irisbus Civis (optically guided bus) for NES Rapid Transit? - SkyscraperPage Forum
		Below is the link and some pics of the "Irisbus Civis" in that city, an optically guided bus now in operation in that city's downtown to Nellis Air Force Base line.
		It chose the rubber-tired guided light transit option because it is cheaper than light rail transit (LRT), doesn't require tunneling and has a lesser environmental impact.
		This is a standard way of guiding robots (I've done it myself) that's not too hard to program, especially on something like this where the center of gravity is so far behind the sensor.
	forum.skyscraperpage.com /showthread.php?threadid=49070 (1508 words)

	Guided Bus or Taxi Tours on the Dingle Peninsula
		If you are staying in the area or just passing through don't miss this opportunity to discover the beauty and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula by taking a guided Bus tour from an established local tour operator.
		Bus tours leave from the head of the pier daily but it is advisable to book ahead for larger parties as space may be a factor.
		If you are staying in the area or just passing through don't miss this opportunity to discover the beauty and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula by taking a Bus tours with Moran's Slea Head Tours.
	www.dodingle.com /pages/local_bus_tours.html (518 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Cambridgeshire \| Guided bus scheme given go-ahead
		They hope the bus will help reduce congestion on the A14 but opponents say the chance to improve transport links across East Anglia had been lost.
		During Tuesday's vote, 35 councillors backed the guided bus, 14 voted against it, and four abstained.
		The plans will now be delivered to the government on 19 February and members of the public will have until 2 April to have their say.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/3477655.stm (209 words)

	Bus - Wikimedia Commons
		A Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation bus on the city streets in Tokyo, Japan
		A green city bus, somewhere in Seoul, South Korea.
		This bus is operated by the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau in Kyoto, Japan
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Bus (185 words)

	Mesa Verde National Park - Guided Tours (U.S. National Park Service)
		Knowledgeable Aramark guides lead visitors on a learning adventure and share modern understanding and interpretation of the culture, architecture, and archeology of the Ancestral Puebloan people.
		Enjoy a bus ride in comfort to the park’s most fascinating sites.
		Your experienced guide will lead you on short hikes that stop at vantage points for spectacular photos.
	www.nps.gov /meve/planyourvisit/guided_activities.htm (534 words)

	Automatic guided vehicles (Research) \| Business solutions from AllBusiness.com
		The automated guided vehicle (AGV) system is emerging as the dominant technology to maximize the flexibility of material handling, while increasing the overall productivity of...
		Introduction Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) were introduced into industrial practice some 40 years ago.
		Introduction An automated guided vehicle (AGV) is a driverless vehicle used for transporting goods and materials throughout a facility, usually by following either a...
	www.allbusiness.com /automatic-guided-vehicles/3343677-1.html (830 words)

	Guided Bus Index
		Guided Bus is a descriptive terms for the proposals being made to re-use the Cambridge - St Ives line to provide public transport, by means of buses running in a guideway so as to improve speeds etc.
		The initial proposals have come from Gallagher's - who are proposing at least two developments on the route - at Oakington/Longstanton and Arbury Camp (Impington).
		The TWA is a formal process for reviewing bids for new transport schemes, be they guided bus, light rail etc. There is scope for a Public Inquiry - if statutory consultees object, or there are enough local objections.
	www.hisimp.net /news/guidedbus/index.htm (499 words)

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		I have long supported the connector project, but I oppose using guided bus technology for many reasons (see accompanying article Why Guided Buses are a Bad Idea).
		Suffice it to say that guided buses are not a cheap form of light rail, but a very expensive version of bus service.
		In contrast, the guided bus proposed for Milwaukee operates in only one city in the world — Nancy, France.
	www.ci.mil.wi.us /DISPLAY/router.asp?docid=7222 (695 words)

	Cambridgeshire Guided Bus \| Rail \| Arup
		The Cambridgeshire Guided Bus system will provide 26km of segregated bus route between St. Ives and the northern fringe of Cambridge, linking the proposed new settlement at Northstowe to the employment centre at the Science Park and Cambridge Regional College.
		The buses will run on street through the centre of Cambridge as the local authority is currently implementing a bus route strategy to improve journey times for buses through the city.
		A link through the new development at Arbury Park is also proposed so that the two major residential and commercial centres to be developed to the north of Cambridge are directly linked by a high quality public transport system to the centre of Cambridge.
	www.arup.com /rail/project.cfm?pageid=2550 (326 words)

	Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour from Las Vegas
		In addition to having Lunch, which is included, you will have time at the gift shop or to browse the railway museum or depot.
		After lunch we will take you inside the Grand Canyon National Park stopping at the new state of the art visitor center (offering information on all aspects of the Grand Canyon), Mather Point (the deepest part of the canyon), and Bright Angel Point (the most panoramic).
		Yavapai Point, the widest part of the canyon, is closed to bus traffic.
	www.grandcanyontourcompany.com /bussouth.html (954 words)

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