Buses similar to those in Haifa

The Metronit (Hebrew: מטרונית), pronounced Metro-neet, is a new above-ground bus rapid transit/light rail system in Haifa, Israel. This bus line is unique to Israel in that it will use bi-articulated buses on specific routes. The choice of this mode of transport was due to the advantage of limiting damage to environment, increased capacity on existing roads and reduced operating costs than a standard bus line. Image File history File links from DE Wiki, GNU Original description: Doppelgelenkbus von Van Hool (Länge: 24,80 m) GNU-FDL, selbst fotografiert File links The following pages link to this file: Van Hool ... Image File history File links from DE Wiki, GNU Original description: Doppelgelenkbus von Van Hool (Länge: 24,80 m) GNU-FDL, selbst fotografiert File links The following pages link to this file: Van Hool ... “Hebrew” redirects here. ... There is a large number of public transport systems in European towns that fulfill several of the BRT criteria given above, but they are rarely designated as BRT. Bus lanes and exclusive use of key city-centre streets is commonplace, and bus priority on approach to traffic lights is quite... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Hebrew חֵיפָה Arabic حَيْفَا Founded in 3rd century CE Government City District Haifa Population 267,000 1,039,000 (metropolitan area) Jurisdiction 63,666 dunams (63. ... A Mississauga Transit bus in Mississauga Ontario. ...

The buses, operating with hybrid engines, will follow set routes along a magnetic or optical strip embedded in the road. A hybrid vehicle (HV) is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power or fuel sources such as: An on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle propulsion Human powered bicycle with battery assist A sail boat with electric power[1] The term...

The name was chosen for several reasons among them: The similarity with the existing Carmelit and 'Schounatit' (an internal neighbourhood minibus system). The Carmelit is a subway (underground metro) in Haifa, Israel. ... Volkswagen minibus A minibus is a motor vehicle that is designed to carry fewer people than a full-size bus. ...

The project is being developed by 'Yefeh Nof', owned by Haifa city hall, involved in planning public transportation, infrastructure, and other building projects in the metro Haifa area.

See also

• Carmelit
• Van Hool
• Haifa

The Carmelit is a subway (underground metro) in Haifa, Israel. ... Van Hool NV is a Belgian coachbuilder and manufacturer of buses, coaches and trailers. ... Hebrew חֵיפָה Arabic حَيْفَا Founded in 3rd century CE Government City District Haifa Population 267,000 1,039,000 (metropolitan area) Jurisdiction 63,666 dunams (63. ...

External links

• Yefeh Nof profile of the project (Hebrew)
• News report about choosing the name (Hebrew)