inclusive aspects of ahmedabad bus rapid transit system
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Ms. Nitika Chandra Kishor Singh Bhakuni of CEPT University discusses inclusive basic infrastructure and transport services in Ahmedabad, India with examples how the process of planning and development were undertaken done. It also presents the experiences of the bus rapid transit (BRT) system development with lessons from the past, the importance of this for the organization, and its relevance for other organizations in terms of future innovations and integration of adaptive designs to social realities.TRANSCRIPT
Inclusive Aspects of Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System
An initiative of: A H M E D A B A D M U N I C I P A L C O R P O R A T I O N
A H M E D A B A D J A N M A R G L T D. Operations :
Technical support : CEPT University, Ahmedabad
Asia Urban Forum, 2011 16th November, 2011
Presentation By:
Nitika Bhakuni ( CEPT University, Ahmedabad)
• Area- 466 sq kms.
• Population- 60 lakh ( By 2031 >1 Crore )
• 22 lakh vehicles. – 2 wheelers: 67 percent, – Bicycles: 8 Lakh, – 3-wheelers: 60000
• Addition of 430 vehicles every day
• Ahmedabad has 5 ring roads and 17 well developed radials.
• Mixed Land uses
• Avg. Trip Length is about 5.5 kms in Ahmedabad
• Low Road Fatalities (Ahmedabad-202, London-204, Singapore-190)
• CNG Introduced in 2006
Ahmedabad Today…
Focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles – JANMARG ( Peoples Way)
BRT seen as a programme than a project- Opening up of Mill areas, economic
catalyst, recreational area connectivity, relocation of slum sites closer to BRT
currently around 40,000 slum houses built moved closer to BRT)
Network and not just corridors – Developing a complete network to connect
activity areas)
Socially Relevant Design- Making tradeoffs between the notion of what is right
against what is relevant ( Physical design and bus technology customising)
Flat Fares more reasonable- Rs. 2 for 2 km and min Rs. 5 for 5 Km. ( City dominated
by short trips and 70% of the passanger pay Rs. 5)
Extensive Public Outreach – Trial Runs, media support
Janmarg : Key Innovations
Planning for the BRT, Ahmedabad Criteria for Route selection
Connectivity of important origin and destinations
Existing bus patronage and pattern of movement
Catalyst for area development - low income, low accessibility zones (old walled city)
Availability of right of way to build infrastructure
Formation of strong network for flexible route operations
Overall impact of transit on city
Connect ‘busy places’ but avoid ‘busy roads’
AHMEDABAD - LANDUSE PLAN
Chandkheda
Naroda village
Odhav
Bopal
Narol
Kalupur Rly. Stn.
Maninagar Rly. stn.
Ranip Sola RoB
Shivranjani Nehrunagar
AEC
Naroda
Soni ni chaali
Ahmedabad Airport.
Naroda GIDC
Odhav Industrial estate
Vatva Industrial estate
Gandhigram Rly. stn
Sabarmati Rly. stn
Gujarat University
Network and not just corridors - Operational corridors, Status, Extensions
RTO
Geeta Mandir
RTO to Maninagar loop–(22.5 kms.) – 33 bus stops
Danilimda to Naroda
(16.4 kms.) – 28 bus stops
Danilimda
Total BRT Corridor- 89 Kms
BRT corridor operational – 44 kms.
BRT corridor under implementation – 41 kms.
BRT Corridor under planning and design – 4 Km (elevated)
Total no. of Bus stations –67
Total Buses operational –80 (incl 11 AC buses)
Daily ridership – 1,45,803
Phase 2 corridors – under implementation
(41kms.)
Bhavsar hostel – Delhi darwaja
(4.5 kms.) – 6 bus stops
Delhi darwaja
Proposed Extensions upto Ring road
Complementary measures
Completing the network 22 New bridges (river bridges, flyovers, Rob/RuB) constructed in last 5 years
2005 2011
PEDESTRIANISED ZONE ALONG WITH BRT LANE
BUS STATION LOCATED AT PUSPAKUNJ – A PUBLIC SPACE
SEATING AREAS ALONG PEDESTRIAN SPACES
Access to Publ ic spaces / recreat ional hub - KANKARIA BRT
Rise in ridership on weekends, holidays Increased patronage for family trips, women and children and leisure trips
• Bus stop prototype and Free trial runs
– Special BRT rides for school children, industrialists, doctors, religious leaders etc.
– BRT trial runs till 1 am during Navratri
• Extensive public outreach and media coverage (during construction, trial runs, operations)
• Enhanced Accessibility for all (physically and visually challenged, senior citizens, women, children etc.)
• Special training programmes for staff, Bus drivers for improved skills and public interaction
• Regular passenger feedback surveys and for performance monitoring
JANMARG – Extensive Public Outreach
Special BRT rides
Special BRT rides for City’s Industrialists, Doctors, entrepreneurs, School children.
Surprise visit by Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri. Narendra Modi
On the bus ride, he discussed with the passengers, their response and feedback for the system
Surprise BRT ride
Pedestrian subway – under construction at Gauri cinema and Thakkarbapanagar
ADAPTIVE DESIGN TO SOCIAL REALITIES : Existing temple was accomodated below the ramp
Integrating with socio - cultural dimensions
BRT station Pedestrian Subway Mixed traffic (elevated)
Adaptive design to social realities : existing religious structures on road
ADAPTIVE DESIGN TO SOCIAL REALITIES : Existing temple was accommodated
Thank You