### Question
Can you define what corridor-based bus rapid transit project means?


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

> 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**

