BRT-oriented Development in China: Opportunities and Challenges The document discusses BRT development in China, including that there are 980 km of BRT systems in operation across 16 cities as of 2012. It also examines different factors that influence BRT ridership like station context, corridor type, and walkability. An empirical study in Jinan found that corridors designed as integrated boulevards with more walkable and mixed-use environments extended average access walk distances by 150-170 meters compared to arterial corridors. Finally, the document advocates for BRT-oriented development principles in China that focus on building compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods and cities.