The BRT in Beijing was opened in December 2005 and was an instant success, way beyond official predictions about its ridership. The predictions had said that by 2007, a total of 1.5 lakh people would be using the system per day. The figure for the 10km route touched 1.3 lakh on the third day. The system has 17 bus stations across eight residential areas with a total population of about 2 lakh. The CM might hope for similar luck with the system back home when she returns. Also on CM Dikshit's itinerary is a visit to Tianjin where she has been invited by a New Yorkbased organization, Asia Society, to speak on urban governance. The CM, in her speech, is likely to talk about Bhagidari and its role in efficient governance in Delhi. Tianjin, a coastal city in north China, is a co-host for the Olympic Games.