Reduced Traffic Congestion

PRT has the potential to make a noticable dent in Austin's traffic congestion, with some studies showing as much as 35% of trips being replaced by PRT. A dense PRT system will reduce the need for busses, getting them out of the way of the private automobile.

It does so by offering the first real competition to the automobile, in terms of comfort, convenience, and speed, from any public transit scheme. PRT doesn't attempt to change the habits of the American commuter to match the requirements of a public transit system. It changes the transit system to meet the requirements of the traveler.

No other transit proposal comes close to PRT's potential for traffic reduction.

Reduced Parking Competition

With more attractive transit, fewer automobiles will need to be parked in the urban core, allowing shorter walks and easier access to destinations for those who don't choose to use the system.

No Conflicts with the Street System

Since the PRT system will be elevated in urban areas, measures required by other fixed-guideway alternatives are not needed to ensure safe operation of the system. There is no need to limit left turns, U-turns, or adjust traffic signal timings. Road vehicles simply go underneath the elevated PRT system.

With only a small pole required about every sixty feet, the PRT system will often times be run over existing medians and sidewalks so that there will be no traffic lane or parking space reductions along the transit line.

Reduced Vehicle Maintenance