### Question
How is the "bus rapid transit system" defined?


### Answer
The term **bus rapid transit system** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5302* as follows -

> a bus transit system—


(A) in which the majority of each line operates in a separated right-of-way dedicated for public transportation use during peak periods

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5302*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

