### Question
How is the term corridor-based bus rapid transit project defined?


### Answer
The term **corridor-based bus rapid transit project** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5309* as the following:

> a small start project utilizing buses in which the project represents a substantial investment in a defined corridor as demonstrated by features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including defined stations

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5309*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

