A Preliminary Analysis of two Bus Rapid Transit Accidents in Mexico City

The paper presents some preliminary results of an analysis of the two BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) accidents. The case-1, relates to an accident where a BRT drives straight to a pedestrian crossing, and the case-2 involves an accident where a BRT collides with a Van. The approach has been the application of two accident analysis techniques; i.e., ‘Barrier analysis’ and the ‘Events and causal factors”. Some of the findings related to the case-1 are: a) the BRT driver's performance was “Less than adequate”; b) the ‘fence’ was not designed to withstand the impact of a BRT such as the one involved in the accident; c) the design layout of the station, the corridor, the pedestrian crossing, etc., was “Less than adequate”. Some findings for the case-2: a) the driver of the ‘V’-vehicle was in a hurry and was not familiar with the City and the BRT routes; b) the driver of the ‘V’-vehicle ignored a red light; c) the emergency response were adequate and timely in assisting the injured. More research is being undertaken to complete the analysis in the light of the new evidence that has been gathered.