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Institute
Bus rapid transit systems in developing and newly
industrialized countries often consist of a trunk with a path
topology. On this trunk, several overlapping lines are operated
which provide direct connections. The demand varies heavily over the
day, with morning and afternoon peaks typically in reverse
directions. We propose an integer programming
model for this problem, derive a structural property of line plans
in the static (or single period) ``unimodal demand'' case, and
consider approaches to the solution of the multi-period version that
rely on clustering the demand into peak and off-peak service
periods. An application to the Metrobüs system of Istanbul is
discussed.