Rio Simulates Olympic Games’ Traffic Using EMBARQ Software Tool

BRT Simulator allows city officials to plan for increased traffic during the Games.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Proposed route of Rio de Janeiro's new BRT corridor.  The city is planning the route with the help of EMBARQ's 'BRT Simulator' software tool.

Rio de Janeiro is using an EMBARQ software product to simulate the operational performance of a Bus Rapid Transit corridor to be built as part of the city’s 2016 Olympic bid.  

Developed by CTS-Brasil, a member of the EMBARQ Global Network, the simulator will estimate whether the proposed system will be able to absorb the extra transportation demand generated by the Olympics and, if not, produce specific recommendations on how to temporarily increase the system’s capacity.  The simulator will also help determine the requirements for stations where the new BRT line will integrate with other transport modes.  CTS-Brasil is working on the project with Logit, a transport consulting company contracted by the Brazilian Olympic Committee.

The proposed BRT system will consist of two terminals, 34 stations with passing lanes, and both regular and express bus services.