AHMEDABAD BRTS

Trial Runs and Driver Assessment Starting from July 3,2009

PRESENTED BY:-Kailash parakh Deep shah Bhavik Sachin Brij shah

INDIA

A Country of a billion people with 350 million in urban areas

RESULTING IN
Enormous Urban population Demand for basic facilities Transport needs Unplanned growth

URBAN INDIAS RESPONSE

12 cities in India have opted for the BRTS

AHMEDABAD TODAY
Indias seventh largest city today. Area of 490 sq kms. Finance and administrative hub of Gujarat. Population of 5.6 million-decadal growth of 75%. 1.45 million vehicles, growing at 7% per year. 2 wheelers -73 % (vehicle share). Bus trips 6.7 lacs per day. Average trip length 6.8 kms.

TODAYS AHMEDABAD

AHMEDABADS VISION-JANMARG (BRTS)

Dedicated to the people of Ahmedabad on October 14th 2009 by Honourable Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi

The Ahmedabad BRTS was officially named as Janmarg by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Chief Minister in January 2007.Janmarg, literally means people's way - a streat that would carry the citizens of Ahmedabad in safety, comfort and at high speeds.

WHAT IS JANMARG BRTS

System
Janmarg BRTS was conceptualized as public transit system.

Ownership
Primary responsibility is in the hands of the Municipal Corporation. Government of Gujarat AUDA and Police have provided full support to the initiative AMC is supported Gujarat.

Passenger studies
A proper operations plan is under development for all form of public transit which includes Janmarg BRT and AMTS to form a comprehensive and integrated system for passenger convenience form a comprehensive and integrated system for passenger convenience.

Network
A large network has been created based on

WHY DOES BRTS SEEM A GOOD OPTION FOR US?

Highly randomised development with localised trips Flexibility in routing Easily expandable Scope for both low density and high density passenger movement Leverages the full scope for public space and accessibility improvement Environment friendly

PLANNING OF JANMARG
Impact of growth and transport on the city Connectivity of important origin and destinations Availability of right of way to build infrastructure Formation of strong network for flexible route operations

CONNECTIVITY

Where to where Routes Frequency

BRTS and AMTS form a seamless integrated public transit service for the convenience of citizens of Ahmedabad

INFRASTRUCTURE

Roads Bus stops Buses

ROAD DESIGN EXISTING CHARACTERISTICS

Existing RoW 40m Used RoW 18m Un Used RoW 22m

Ro W

DESIGN PROPOSAL

ROAD DESIGNCROSS SECTIONS

ROAD CROSS SECTION 40 m RoW MEDIAN BUS LANE 2.0 m Footpath 2.0 m Cycle track 2.0 m Parking 9.25 m Mixed Traffic lane 0.85 m footpath/Bus platform 7.3 m - BRT Lane

Advantage of BRTS
High quality & ambitious rapid transit system. Delivers fast, comfortable and costly. GG Vehicles travel in exclusive lanes, thus avoiding congestion. Easy boarding and alighting facilities for the passengers. Bus stops, special low floor buses . electronic ticketing system. Automated doors and Traffic signal system.

BUS SPECIFICATIONS
Low floor buses Large central doors on both sides for flexibility in operations Additional door in front of bus

BUS STOP LOCATION AND DESIGN

At grade boarding Facility for future installation of off-board fare collection Advertising space for additional revenue Easy access for physically challenged

ON SITE TESTING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HANDICAP PERSONS

Limitation of BRTS
Due to expansion of BRTSs route traffic crises arise. Limited routes Effected regular traffic system High Expenses on training and maintenance.

Suggestion for Janmarg BRTS

Improve the transportation services Reduce ticketing cost Time management & suffiiency Attractive facility for public-some example like television facility,cultral programme on brts. Increase frequency in buses

TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL

Strong contracting clauses and close monitoring Secure, efficient and simple fare collection systems one of the most successful BRT systems in the world. Strong in house capacity of the team through training Creating conducive public spaces like parking slots for Janmarg passengers

WE BELIEVE IN OUR CAPACITY TO ADOPT POSITIVE CHANGE

THANKS