Curitiba

Curitiba is the capital and largest city of Paraná, Brazil. It is known for urban planning that shaped its bus rapid transit system and network of parks.

Curitiba BRT: Curitiba’s bus rapid transit system uses dedicated lanes and high-capacity stations to move passengers through the city. It became the best-known expression of Curitiba’s integrated transport and land-use planning.
Transit-Oriented Development: Transit-oriented development concentrates housing, jobs, and services near frequent public transport. Curitiba’s zoning directed denser growth along bus corridors.
Urban Sprawl: Urban sprawl is the outward spread of low-density development across metropolitan areas. Curitiba’s metropolitan growth extended beyond the compact corridors that anchored its planning model.
Metro de Curitiba: Metro de Curitiba is a proposed underground rapid-transit system for the city that has not entered service. Its repeated proposals highlight the limits of relying on buses as demand grows.
Rede Integrada de Transporte: Curitiba’s integrated public transport network connects bus routes through shared fares and transfer terminals. Its route and fare integration extended the reach of the city’s bus corridors.
Bus Rapid Transit: Bus rapid transit is a high-capacity bus system using measures such as dedicated lanes and off-board fare payment. Curitiba adapted bus operations and infrastructure to provide rapid, metro-like service.
Metropolitan Region of Curitiba: The Metropolitan Region of Curitiba is the urban agglomeration formed by Curitiba and surrounding municipalities. Commuting and development across municipal boundaries complicate city-level transport planning.
São Paulo Metro: The São Paulo Metro is a rapid-transit rail network serving Brazil’s largest city. It offers a rail-based contrast to Curitiba’s bus-centered public transport.
Jaime Lerner: Jaime Lerner was a Brazilian architect and politician who served as Curitiba’s mayor and Paraná’s governor. As mayor, he championed transport and street projects that shaped the city’s planning reputation.
Trinary Road System: Curitiba’s trinary road system pairs central busways with parallel roads that distribute local and through traffic. The road layout supported fast buses while managing car access along growth corridors.

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