Janmarg ‐ BRTS Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System Technical Support: Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Structure of the presentation • Janmarg Today • Before Janmarg: Precursors to planning and implementation • Why BRTS was chosen in Indian cities? • Janmarg components, characteristics and innovations • Branding and Public Outreach • Operations Management • Replicability of concept of BRTS in Indian cities Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India JANMARG Today Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India PLANNED JANMARG NETWORK System Statistics 89 km in Phase 1+2 143 BRTS Stations 81 km constructed 08 km under const. Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India EXISTING JANMARG NETWORK System Statistics 86 km operational 127 BRTS Stations 160 Bus Fleet 09 Routes 38727 Bus km / day 1820 Bus trip / day 1.45 Lakh Passenger Rs 16.0 Lakh Revenue 6am to 11pm Service hr Peak frequency 2.2 to 4 Centremins of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Before Janmarg! Ahmedabad had a vision! Even before the BRTS, Ahmedabad got the basics in place! Vision Long term Sustainability Integrated, Comprehensive Multimodal Metro System, Regional Rail, BRTS, Bus System, Feeder, Bicycles, Pedestrians Land use Plans Network Completion, Missing links, bridges, railway over bridges Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Ahmedabad’s approach 1. Comprehensive outlook 2. Continuous Effort 3. Strong/Decisive Leadership 4. Proactive Elected Wing 5. Encouraging State 6. Consultant who is a Partner 7. Positive Media 8. Citizen who sees change as positive Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Before Janmarg! Precursors to building infrastructure Completing Network Building River Bridges ‐ Vasana‐Pirana & Wadaj‐ Dudheshwar Clearing right of ways & encroachment removal Utility Survey and Integration Building storm water drains & drainage infrastructure Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Complementary measures 20052014 Completing the network 24 New bridges (river bridges, flyovers, Rob/RuB) constructed in last 8‐9 years Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Structuring road network for the future 2025 Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Why BRTS was chosen in different Indian cities? ‐ Case of Ahmedabad: Janmarg . Suits a developing country transport nuances‐ planning follows development . No strong CBD . Highly randomised development with localised trips . Urban pull – spreading out . Need for decongestion . Flexibility in routing / Easily expandable Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Why BRTS was chosen in different Indian cities? ‐ Case of Ahmedabad: Janmarg . Scope for both low density and high density passenger movement . Project implementation easier . Wider reach . Leverages the full scope for public space and accessibility improvement . Can be operated according to the city ethos . Environment friendly Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Why BRTS was chosen in different Indian cities? ‐ Case of Ahmedabad: Janmarg Ahmedabad’s Option: Two systems at the same cost Metro Rail system (6 kms. only) Bus Rapid Transit system (88.8 kms.) . We are seeking transport solutions and not technology . We need to expand Transit Coverage, Quantity and Quality Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India What makes Ahmedabad a BRTS city? • Ahmedabad has a well developed ring‐ radial structure, high density development and dispersed travel pattern • Improvements in existing bus system alone are not adequate to bring about significant modal shifts • No single mode is adequate to meet with the mobility needs in cities • BRTS serves as a trunk while AMTS and IPT as feeder • Ahmedabad trip length is 6.5 for PT which is good for BRTS • People prefer affordable commute with quality service Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India How was the network finalized? . NETWORK and Not Corridors Chandkheda . Connectivity of important origin and destinations Naroda Sola RoB village . Catalyst for area development RTO Naroda . Formation of strong network for AEC Iscon Memnagar Thakkarbapanagar Bopal circle Kalupur flexible route operations Rly. Stn. Odhav Nehrunagar Soni ni chaali Shivranjani Maninagar Shreyas . low income, low accessibility Rly. stn,. RoB CTM zones (old walled city) Jashodanagar Ghodasar Vatva . Availability of right of way to build Narol infrastructure . Add capacity and take away apprt of capacity for BRTS PHASE 1 PHASE 2 . Overall impact of transit on city Proposed Elevated Corridor New River bridge . Connect ‘busy places’ but avoid RoB Constructed (Phase 1) Proposed RoB/ RuB (Phase 2) ‘busy roads’ Flyovers (phase 1) Proposed Flyovers (phase 2) Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Lessons Learnt in Design of BRTS • ‘Open’ to closed system • Trunk + Feeder system • Pragmatic approach that is constantly evolving and improvising the system • ‘Network’ and not just corridors • Need for constant monitoring of system performance • Rigid pavement at bus stations • Planning for future expansion – System to be compatible to articulated buses – Bus stations to be expandible – Bus station ticket counters shifted out of bus station to allow more clear passenger entry/exit Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Lessons Learnt in Design of BRTS • Shifting location of ticket counter from centre to side • Possible option of docking articulated buses in future • Gradient of access ramp is increased • Signages – Information dissemination • Flap gates –for faster passenger flows • LED lighting –energy saving • Hand rails adjoining ramps • Rigid pavement at bus lanes Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Type of System Operations: Open and Closed Open system Closed system Regular buses in BRT lanes Specially designed BRT buses ply in BRT Partial BRT segregation lanes Reduced Reliability and quality Full BRT Segregation Delays due to boarding/alighting, Ticketing High reliability and quality of service Bus turnings at junctions become critical Delays averted Bus turnings at junctions rationalised Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India BRT-Station Locations: Kerb side or Median side Kerb side Bus stops Median Bus stops • Need to Build 4small bus stops at • 1 large bus stop per location each location • Ahmedabad BRT –1 bus station • Delhi BRT (8‐12 bus stops per per location location) • Easy and safe passenger transfers • Pune (4 ‐6 bus stops per location) • Passenger transfers critical Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Janmarg –system characteristics . System Types Closed system – trunk and feeder services selected Open system considered but not selected . Running Way Centre Running Curb Running Mixed Traffic . Stations Aesthetically designed, accessible level boarding Near side (before intersection) Two buses at each side Far side Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Complete BRTS CYCLE TRACKS MIXED TRAFFIC BRT Lanes BRT BUS STATION MIXED TRAFFIC CYCLE TRACKS BRT Lanes PEDESTRIAN PEDESTRIANPEDESTRIAN PATHS PATHS PATHS Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Designing for local context Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Integration with Railways Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Innovating to manage constraints Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Innovating to manage constraints Soni ni chaali – Double Deck Station BRT at Gujarat College RoB (Elevated Bus station) Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Anjali Junction Before Janmarg Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Anjali Junction After Janmarg Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Glimpse of JANMARG Street Infrastructure for Commuters Developing Public Spaces Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Glimpse of JANMARG Janmarg BRTS Depot and Workshop Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India Choosing the Right Vehicle Janmarg bus – Flat floor LowLow floor bus buses may be popular –high floor buses are more practical for closed system like Ahmedabad JANMARG VEHICLE CHOICE . High floor buses (900mm) . Flat floor . Cleaner Euro III Diesel, CNG Semi. Standard ‐ Low floorbus (Capacity bus 80 passengers ) . Two wide central doors . Width of doors in centre 1960 mm . Length of bus ‐12 m . Mix of A.C. and Non A.C. Use of ITS Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India ITS in Janmarg State of Art control room • Support Automatic Vehicle Locator System • Real time operation monitoring • Ensuring service levels to commuters • Serves as data management center for service planning Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India ITS in Janmarg Automatic fare collection system • Pre‐paid boarding • Real time fare collection system • Smartcards,