Essence of BMTC DiscussionsFriday, August 28, 2009

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Challenges for BMTCHigh expectations from all quarters

National and City needs

Environment needs

Emerging social needs

City has grown exponentially in all corners

Unfortunately it is an unplanned growth

Unsupportive road infrastructureCompeting with private vehicles for road spaceComplex matrix of demand and supply

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Sum of all discussions..

Lopsided bus connectivity (BMLTA Report)Consolidation of Routes and Services

Get rid of redundancy in routes and services

Rationalize routes and services

Point to Point service philosophy?Ex – Hebbal to K’mangala, Nelamangala to Jayanagar

Supporting road infrastructure – Bus SheltersPriority for road use by BMTC buses on congested routes/roads

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Sum of all discussions..Customer Service that is helpful

Helpful info on Website, Over the Phone, Kiosks at Bus Station

Brochures and Maps with Route Information

Last mile connectivityExplore options like mini buses

Make auto/taxis/cabs service to supplement the BMTC operations

Facilitate for easy transfers

Include citizens in planning as the important stakeholders

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

BMTC, Step Back and …Decide – where you want to be in 2020, 2050?

Recognize – your role in public transportation space

Know – your strengths

Asses & Evaluate – the demand and its dynamics

Pause - the piece meal solutions

Look – for long term solutions

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

What Next?Go for a BMTC Vision Plan

Road map for next 20-30 years

Sustainability, efficiency and quality service to be the guiding principle

Define Operational Philosophy

Define and prioritize the services that BMTC would offer

Outlines the policy for existing routes and services

Outlines the policy for adding new routes and services to new areas

Incorporate last mile connectivity policy

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Realize your VisionTransform Plan into Action

Seek expertise for innovative, cost effective and sustainable solutions

Explore solutions that offers a new spirit and purpose for BMTC Optimizes the present routes and services Brings efficiency in operations Position BMTC as a major partner in City’s PT system

Pick the BEST solution that fits the Vision Plan

Implement the solution In Phases, Step-by-Step

Unleash BMTC potential

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Praja is on your sidePraja’s interest is in Sustainable Public Transportation SystemsPraja can help BMTC,

Become model for ‘Sustainable PT System’

Bring constructive debate on requirements and solutions

Help BMTC connect with experts in Urban Transportation Solutions

Help BMTC in finding the best possible solutions by reviews, discussions on public forums by experts, public and all.

Help BMTC by promoting Public Transportation among Private Vehicle owners and users

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Praja-BMTC Co-ordination

Praja PushPraja Website Descriptive Analysis

(Blogs) Objective Data (Polls)

Roadshows/Events Bus Day

And More, at no cost!! IT Applications

BMTC PushBuild feedback/ideas into Capacity Planning Staff Training PR, IT etc…….

Co-ordinate with BDA/BBMP etc Build bus

infrastructure

BMTCCTMO

(Operations)

Consultants

Praja Engagement Managers

General Public

+ Experts

BMTCPraja

Push

BMTC

Push

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

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