A combination of advanced technologies, infrastructure, and operational investments provide a significant improvement over traditional bus service. Typical elements include:

• An operational plan to accommodate a variety of passengers with a variety of needs during peak and off-peak traffic periods with 10 to 15-minute headways between Aspen and Glenwood Springs. VelociRFTA BRT service is in addition to existing services.

• Exclusive travel lanes and roadway enhancements - BRT will operate in mixed traffic on CO Highway 82as well as along designated bus travel lanes. Exclusive lanes speed travel, especially during peak traffic hours. Enhancements will include transit signal priority and queue bypass at congested intersections.

• Stations, park & rides and passenger amenities designed to be comfortable for waiting passengers, to make it convenient for them to purchase tickets quickly and to easily see when the next bus is coming. The VelociRFTA stations will be lit at night, provide a variety of seating options and have wireless internet service.

• Specialized vehicles with low-floor design to speed boarding, annunciators to announce stops and a paint scheme to distinguish the vehicles from other RFTA services.

• Intelligent transportation systems with satellite technology that provides automatic vehicle location and computer-aided dispatch. GPS information from the satellite provides real-time next bus information at passenger stops and on website.
  

• Branding  A unique, attractive image is critical in helping the public identify the BRT system from the standard local bus services. Branding refers to the total experience that make the BRT system easily recognizable as a special service. RFTA has selected VelociRFTA as the new brand to identify fast, fun, frequent service in the Roaring Fork Valley region.