Municipalities, agencies and developers are increasingly recognizing that reliance on the private automobile will only add to traffic congestion and result in other environmental disbenefits. A multi-modal approach is necessary as part of an integrated transportation strategy. Public transit plays a pivotal role in providing clean, efficient and cheap transportation for a high proportion of the population. Bunt & Associates has worked on numerous transit related studies, providing expert advice to local and provincial government, transit agencies, developers and local communities. Studies have included Bus Rapid Transit infrastructure planning, station design, network/route planning and ridership forecasting.