Ahmedabad BRTS
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| Background | |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of stations | 75 Bus Stations |
| Daily ridership | 140,000 (Will increase to 2 lakh by March 2012)[citation needed] |
| Website | Ahmedabad BRTS |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited |
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Ahmedabad BRTS is a highly ambitious rapid transport system developed by Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) for the city of Ahmedabad, recognizing that no single mode would cater to the mobility needs of the city and that ‘Bus’ forms the most critical segment of the public transport system in the Ahmedabad city. GIDB has thereby entrusted the system design task to CEPT University. A part of first corridor connecting Pirana to R.T.O. was opened to public on October 14, 2009 by Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi.
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[edit] Overview
Ahmedabad is a city with present population of 72 lakhs (7.2 million).[2], which is likely to be 11 million by the year 2035. This would lead to agglomeration of surrounding settlements like Naroda and other smaller villages, which ultimately increases the area of the city, which may become 1,000 km2 in the year 2035. Moreover, about 1/3 of total as well as student population reside within walking distance from the proposed BRTS network. Thus, there is a growing need for greater accessibility to basic amenities and opportunities for mobility in the city. In such a state of rapid urbanization, it is very essential to have an efficient and rapid transit system, which will sustain and accelerate the growth of the city. In order to cater this future demand, the city and State Government has initiated a Plan for Integrated Public Transit System, in which Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) is one of the components. This will facilitate the major mobility need of the people. In future, this system will get integrated with Ahmedabad Metro by the addition of two lines running through east to west and north to south.
In addition, after the implementation of Ahmedabad BRTS and MetroLink Express Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) would be easily accessible through a multimodal mix of Rapid Transport Systems.
Unlike other Indian BRTS projects, this project is on full-swing and the system designs are quite similar to Curitiba's Rede Integrada de Transporte and Bogota's TransMilenio which are exceptionally better than Delhi BRTS and Pune BRTS. By following this system Chennai BRTS and Bangalore BRTS are also under implementation.
Second half of the first phase of the BRTS was inaugurated on December 25, 2009, birthdate of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India. Phase I was stretched up to Kankaria Lake, to cater eastern part of the city also. It was the first time that BRTS buses crossed river & reached Maningar, the most developed area of the city. It was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
[edit] City Transportation Planning
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Prof.H.M Shivanand Swamy, an economist and urban planner by training and is the Associate Director, CEPT University spearheaded the planning and implementation of BRTS in Ahmedabad by mapping various corridors and feeder networks. Besides giving priority to buses, the system is designed to provide dedicated lanes for pedestrian and non-motorized vehicles like cycles and rickshaws etc.
Feasibility Report (2005): First study initiated by the state project development agency, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board, initiated preparation of a feasibility report for bus rapid transit system. The study, based on a detailed assessment of demand, socio-economic characteristics and technical feasibility, identified BRTS development over 58 kilometers of road network.
Detailed Project Report (2005): Based on the feasibility report prepared by CEPT, a detailed project report for submission under JNNURM program of the Government of India was prepared by CEPT. The project has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. The project report included detailed planning of roadway as well as development of other supporting infrastructure and operating systems.
Detailed System Design and Implementation Support (2006-ongoing):BRTS- Ahmedabad is under implementation. Detailed system design and support during construction is being provided by CEPT team. The team had already made some 100 minor design changes to avoid the Delhi and Pune fiascos.
[edit] Selection of Corridors
Based on an analysis of the socio-economic factors, travel demand patterns, road network characteristics, proposed metro plan and existing Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) route network as the criteria, a network of roads covering about 155 kilometers in length have been identified for developing the Bus Rapid Transit System within Ahmedabad.
Station - Interior. This station will cater to Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Office, University Ground, AES (Ahmedabad Education Society)'s Ground and Physical Research Laboratory.
[edit] Corridors
Given the expected travel demand on each corridor, BRTS solutions are structured.The operations plan developed not only provides route structure for BRT operations but also the rationalised routing plan for AMTS operations. This is necessary so that the two systems compliment each other rather than compete with each other. In terms of routes following three types of routes are structured to operate transit services - BRT Trunk Routes, Complementary Routes (AMTS)and BRT Feeder Routes.
[edit] Operational Routes
| Route | Number of stations | Length | Network Map |
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| R.T.O - Kankaria Lake | 26 | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
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| Kankaria Lake - Maninagar Railway Station - Kankaria Telephone Exchange | 7 | 4.65 kilometres (2.89 mi) | |
| Dani Limbda to Narol | 5 | 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) | |
| Narol - Naroda Patiya | 20 | 21.59 kilometres (13.42 mi) | |
| RTO to Dilli Darwaja | 8 | 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) |
[edit] Future Routes
[edit] Phase I
Routes under construction.
[edit] Phase II
| Route | Number of stations | Length | Notes |
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| Naroda Patiya to Naroda Gaam | ~2 kilometres (1.2 mi) | ||
| Dilli Darwaja to Naroda Patiya | 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) | ||
| Shah Alam to Sarangpur to Soni ni Chali | 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) | ||
| Shivranjani to ISKCON | 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) | ||
| Route | Number of stations | Length | |
| Ranip to Chandkheda | 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) | ||
| AEC to Sola | |||
| ISKCON to Bopal | 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) | ||
| Soni ni Chali to Odhav | 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) | ||
| Nehrunagar to Ellisbridge | 6.2 kilometres (3.9 mi) | ||
| RTO to Chandkheda | 6.34 kilometres (3.94 mi) |
1 Vadaj-Gota (5.75 km)
2 Vasna-Sabarmati (15 km)
3 Shivranjani Crossroad-Kalupur VIA Shreyas, New Bridge, Station(11.57 km)
4 Thaltej to Kalupur (9.1 km)
4 Sattadhar to Kalupur (9.55 km)
5 Ghatlodia to Vadaj (4.92 km)
6 Sabarmati to Sarkhej VIA Ashram Road (17.63 km)
7 Sabarmati - Kalupur (8.98 km)
8 Station-Narol-Lambha (8.44 km)
9 Station-Jasodanagar Crossroad-Hathijan (12.81 km)
10 Kalupur to Odhav (9.49 km)
11 Kalupur to Naroda (10.29 km)
12 Thaltej-Narol-Lambha (University Road) (17.15 km)
13 Sarkhej to Gota (12.45 km)
14 Paldi to Station VIA Jamalpur (OPTIONAL CONNECTION) (3.25 km)
15 ISKCON Temple to Vasna VIA Nehru Nagar Circle (6.35 km)
16 kalupur to Airport (10 km)
[edit] Steering Committee
The Bus Rapid Transit Project for Ahmedabad city has been guided by the steering committee chaired by Shri. K. Kailashnathan, (I.A.S), Secretary, Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Government of Gujarat.
1. Mr. Anil Mukim - Former Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)
2. Mr. P.J Pujari - Secretary, Economic Affairs, Finance Department
3. Mr. Jayant Parimal - CEO, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB)
4.Mr. K. Srinivas - Managing Director, Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC)
[edit] Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited
Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL), the parent company which would govern BRTS operations in the city, is constituted as a Special Purpose Vehicle by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority and Government of Gujarat. It is presently envisaged that private operators selected through competitive bidding will carry out bus operations.
AJL will soon introduce smart cards for commuters. Regular BRTS passengers will be able to buy these smart cards, which will function similar to the monthly pass system for state transport and AMTS buses. The AJL will, however, offer many schemes for the users of their smart cards. The commuters will be able to buy the smart cards at INR 500 apiece and the fare for each journey will be deducted from this amount. For example, for a journey from the RTO to Nehrunagar costing INR 5, this amount will be deducted from the INR 500 paid for the smart card. Hence, the commuters will not have to carry money for the fare every time they travel on the BRTS buses. At present, paper tickets are available at the special ticket windows at the BRTS stations. There are turnstile machines near the ticket windows, where the commuters can have their tickets punched to allow them entry inside the stations.
[edit] Buses
The buses currently operating on the BRTS are Tata Buses, which don't have air conditioning and are frequently breaking down.[3] The AMC is now looking into getting Volvo or Mercedes Benz buses that have air-conditioning and have been used successfully in other BRTS around the world.[4]
[edit] Awards
- Janmarg takes Ahmedabad to elite global club
- Ahmedabad (BRTS), India Wins (Global) 2010 Sustainable Transport Award
- Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS brings honour to Gujarat (Awarded Best Mass Rapid Transit System in India during 2009)
[edit] Gallery
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GMDC Station
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Janmarg Transit Map at GMDC BRT Station
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GMDC Station Interior
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Ahmedabad BRTS Website
- Ahmedabad BRTS Fare Structure
- CEPT University BRT Report - Ahmedabad Traffic Analysis
- Ahmedabad BRTS on Google Map
- Official Ahmedabad BRTS Photo Gallery
- Ahmedabad BRTS Inauguration Photo Gallery
- Ahmedabad BRTS "Best Mass Transit Project Award" Photo Gallery
- Ahmedabad BRTS
- Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service-- not a valid link
- Developed Ahmedabad impresses World Bank
- Ahmedabad BRTS is the best, says Expert
- Ahmedabad cancels BRTS Tenders
- Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
- Ahmedabad kicks off Rs.500 Crore BRTS Project
- AMC in learning mode after Delhi BRTS problems
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