The U.S. needs more bus rapid transit (BRT) systems. A good example of why would be Buffalo, NY.

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Let's start with an understanding of what "Bus Rapid Transit," or BRT, is. This article gives a good summary; essentially, it's like giving a bus its own lane and having stations at each stop. Overall, it's like turning bus travel into light rail travel, but at a fraction of the cost (for t…