Assessment of the Effectiveness of Bus Priority Systems and Their Challenges: The Case of Mexico to German Roundabout, Addis Ababa
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2025-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
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Bus priority system are increasingly recognized as a key component of sustainable urban transportation, offering solutions to congestion and improving public transport efficiency. They are one solution that can help address the challenges faced by the bus transport system in Addis Ababa. This system improves public transport on the road network by providing buses with dedicated lanes, signal priority, and other elements that reduce travel times and improve reliability by looking at the challenges that affect urban mobility. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative traffic data with qualitative input from stakeholders. the study aims how well bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors, dedicated bus lanes, and signal prioritization may improve bus service dependability and cut down on trip times. although concerns such as poor lane markings, enforcement gaps, and lack of public awareness persist. The study finds that well-designed bus priority schemes can reduce bus travel time by 66% and improve service reliability by 68%. Targeted recommendations emphasize improve enforcement, periodic infrastructure maintenance, enhanced public awareness, and integrated institutional collaboration.
Key words: Bus priority system, road infrastructure, Sustainable Urban Transport, Challenges