Personal Rapid Transit Definition
The Advanced Transit Association (ATRA) has provided this definition of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT):
- Direct origin-to-destination service with no need to transfer or stop at intermediate stations.
- Small vehicles available for the exclusive use of an individual or small group traveling together by choice.
- Service available on demand by the user rather than on fixed schedules.
- Fully automated vehicles (no human drivers) which can be available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Vehicles captive to a guideway that is reserved for their exclusive use.
- Small (narrow and light) guideways are usually elevated but also can be at or near ground level or underground.
- Vehicles able to use all guideways and stations on a fully connected PRT network.
About ATRA
The Advanced Transit Association (ATRA) an international association of active and retired transportation professionals, engineers,
architects, urban planners, students, educators, and enthusiasts.
Vectus PRT Station
It is a diverse group of people brought together by the common realization that the transportation systems of the past can not meet the transportation needs of the future, or even the present. A non-profit corporation, ATRA’s purpose is not to promote the interests of its members, but rather to encourage the development and deployment of advanced transportation systems that will be a boon to everyone. Membership is open to anyone who is willing to take a fresh look at new ways to meet our transportation needs.