brts – bus rapid transit system – feasibility
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BRTS – Bus Rapid Transit System –
Feasibility Analysis of Implementation in
Bangalore City
Donal Nixon D’ SouzaAmar S.MMSRIT, Bangalore
Introduction BRTS Case Study Interpretation of Results Other Places of Implementation Advantages and Disadvantages Conclusion
Contents
The 5th largest city in India, capital of the state of Karnataka.
Fondly called the ‘Garden City’ of India in the past and now famous as ‘Silicon City’ of India.
Rapid urbanisation has caused increase in standards of living which in turn has caused highest traffic density in the country.
Bangalore city
Area – 709.5 sq. km Population – approx. 75 lakh (June 2009) Road network in the city – 4300 km No. of vehicles on road – 28,02,886 (Feb
2007) No. of two wheelers – 20,48,456 (Feb 2007)
Bangalore city
Reasons
Rising Population Rising Standards of Living Unplanned road networks Inefficient mass transport system Lack of traffic sense among public
Traffic woes of Bangalore City
Existing mass transport system of the city. State Government run organisation. Has a fleet of 6122 buses which includes
the luxurious low floored VOLVO buses. It provides 79829 trips daily. It provides 12.88 lakh km of service
everyday. Commutes approx. 43 lakh people everyday.
BMTC – Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
What is BRTC ?
State of the Art mass transport system in which buses ply on dedicated lanes over important stretches.
BRTC – Bus Rapid Transit System
Case 1 :
The present scenario (no BRTS employed). Study done between Nagawara and BEL
Circle on the Outer Ring Road of Bangalore city.
Travel distance – approx. 10 km. Travel time – approx. 25 mins during lean
hours to 90 mins during peak hours.
Study on Implementation
Case 2:
BRTS model employed between Nagawara to BEL Circle.
Dedicated lane allocation with a prioritised signal system.
Speed of travel – 30 kmph (irrespective of external traffic behaviour).
Time taken – approx. 25 mins.
Interpretation of Survey Statistics
Non-BRTS system
Travel time varies from 25 mins to over 90 mins.
Travel speed varies with time.
BRTS System
Travel time remains constant – 25 mins approx.
Travel speed constant irrespective of traffic.
Travel Time Graphs
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Time taken by Non-BRTSTime taken by BRTS
Lesser travel time. Commuters need not worry about traffic
jams Safe travel. Convenient for bus drivers. Encourages non bus travellers to travel by
bus. Less fuel consumption. Even distribution of passengers.
Advantages of BRTS
Can be employed only in wide roads. Creates traffic hassles for Non-BRTS users
on the existing lanes. Chances of other vehicles using BRTS
dedicated lanes causing serious problems. Difficulty in designing at major traffic
junctions, roundabouts etc.
Disadvantages
Outer ring roads. Devanahalli Airport road. Roads leading to and away from
Kempegowda bus terminal. Other important wide stretches of roads.
Areas of Implementation in Bangalore City
Indian cities of Pune and Ahmedabad. South american cities of Bogota, Quito and
Caracus. Small cities in China like Xian.
Current Implementation
Implementation of Public Private Partnership Use of GPS based navigation for more
efficient travel Proper design of bus shelters Introduction of smart tickets and other
amenities
Scope for Improvement
It is a young concept suitable for developing countries like India.
Appropriate for cities with moderate population where metro wouldn’t be feasible.
Also suitable for developing cities where it is easy to acquire land for implementation in future.
Healthy co-operation and healthy interaction between the different modes of transport,i.e the Metro and BRTS can solve all traffic problems of the city.
Conclusion