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Ahmedabad BRTS
Overview
OwnerAhmedabad Municipal Corporation
LocaleAhmedabad, Gujarat
Transit typeBus rapid transit
Number of lines7[1]
Number of stations92 (December, 2012)[2]
Daily ridership130000+ (December, 2012)[2][3]
Chief executiveUtpal Padia[4]
HeadquartersGround Floor, Dr. Ramanbhai Patel Bhavan, West Zone Office, Ahmedabad Municiapal Corporation, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad
WebsiteAhmedabad BRTS
Operation
Began operationOctober 14, 2009
Operator(s)Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd (AJL)
Technical
System length61 kilometres (38 mi)[2]

Janmarg also known as Ahmedabad BRTS, is a bus rapid transit in Ahmedabad, India. It is oprerated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, a subsidiary of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. It is designed by CEPT University.[4][5]

Etymology

Janmarg means the people's way in Gujarati language.[3]

Background

Nehru Nagar - Shivranjani Crossroad Corridor
Ahmedabad BRTS at night

Ahmedabad has a population of 72 lakhs (7.2 million),[6] 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. Ahmedabad has limited public transport options. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Gujarat State Government initiated a plan for integrated public transit system, in which Bus Rapid Transit System) is one of the components, to facilitate the major mobility need of the people. In future, this system will get integrated with MEGA by the addition of two lines running through east to west and north to south in the city.[5] Upcoming Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) would be easily accessible through this multimodal mix of Rapid Transport Systems.[5]

It has system designs quite similar to Curitiba's Rede Integrada de Transporte and Bogota's TransMilenio. By following this system Chennai BRTS and Bangalore BRTS are also under implementation.[5]

Technical procedures was started in 2006.[7] A part of the first corridor connecting Pirana to RTO Junction was opened to public on October 14, 2009 by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.[5] Second half of the first phase of the BRTS was inaugurated on December 25, 2009. It was stretched up to Kankaria Lake later to cater eastern part of the city.

Planning

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.[5][7]

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.[5]

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.[5]

Network map

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 difficulties faced by Delhi and Pune in implimentation.[5][8]

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.[5]

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 - BRTS Trunk Routes, Complementary Routes (AMTS)and BRTS Feeder Routes.[5]

Corridors are as follows:[1]   Operational corridors   Underconstruction corridors   Proposed corridors

Route Status Number of stations Length Notes
R.T.O. - Danilimda - Kankaria Lake 26 18 kilometres (11 mi)
Kankaria Lake - Maninagar Railway Station - Kankaria Telephone Exchange (circular) 7 4.65 kilometres (2.89 mi)
Dani Limbda - Narol 5 3 kilometres (1.9 mi)
Narol - Naroda ST workshop 20 21.59 kilometres (13.42 mi)
Bhavsar Hostel - Delhi Darwaja 8 6 kilometres (3.7 mi)
Shivranjani - Isckon[9] 5 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi)
Ajit Mill-Soni ni chali cross roads-Odhav[10] 7 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi)
RTO circle - Visat Junction[2] 5 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi)
Sola cross road(AEC) - Sola Bridge[2] 7 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi)
Isckon - Bopal 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) Phase II
Nehrunagar-Ellisbridge-Astodia-Sarangpur-Ajit Mill 6.2 kilometres (3.9 mi) Phase II
Kalupur - Naroda ST Workshop Phase II
Naroda ST Workshop - Naroda Gaam ~2 kilometres (1.2 mi) Phase II
Visat Junction - Chandkheda 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) Phase II
Dilli Darwaja - Kalupur - Sarangpur Phase III
Sola bridge - Science city 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) Phase III
Shivranjani - APMC Market Phase III
Jashodanagar - Hathijan Phase III

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.[citation needed]

  1. Anil Mukim - Former Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
  2. P.J Pujari - Secretary, Economic Affairs, Finance Department
  3. Jayant Parimal - CEO, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB)
  4. K. Srinivas - Managing Director, Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC)

Operator

Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL), the parent company which governs BRTS operations in Ahmedabad, was 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.[5] AJL introduced Automated fare collection system through smart cards for commuters.[5]

Buses

It has a mixed fleet of air conditioned and non-air conditioned buses. Parts for the buses are provided by Tata Motors. These buses are built by Chartered Speed locally according to specifications.[citation needed]

Recognition

Ahmedabad BRTS was showcased at 2012 United Nations Climate Change Conference as a 'lighthouse project' as part of the United NationsSecretary General Ban Ki-moon's Momentum for Change Initiative.[3][11]

Awards

  • National Award for “Award for Excellence in the category of Best IMTS Project – 2011” from Government of India[4]
  • International Award for “Sustainable Transport Award – 2010” at Washington DC, USA.[4][12][13]
  • National Award for “Best Mass Transit Rapid System Project - 2009” from Government of India.[4][14]
  • International Award for “Outstanding Innovations in Public Transportation – 2010” from UITP, Germany[4]
  • National Award for “Best Innovation Project Towards Improvement in Urban Mobility in the City of Ahmedabad through New Technological Innovations in Janmarg BRTS – 2010” from Government of India.[4]
  • International Award for Design – “Daring Ambition Award and Knowledge and Research Award – 2011” at 59th UITP World Congress, Dubai.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Janmarg Routes". CEPT. Janmarg Ltd.-AMC. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Modi opens two new BRTS routes". DeshGujarat. Ahmedabad. DeshGujarat.Com. December 25, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Ahmedabad, Bus Rapid Transit system, Janmarg". United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "About and Awards - Official Website". AMC. Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Ahmedabad BRTS:Urban Transport Initiatives in India: Best Practices in PPP" (PDF). National Institute of Urban Affairs. 2010. pp. 18–48. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  6. ^ "Population Finder". Census of India. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  7. ^ a b "Ahmedabad kicks off 500-cr integrated BRTS". One India News. May 4, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  8. ^ "Ahmedabad BRTS is the best, says expert". Ahmedabad Mirror. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. August 1, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  9. ^ DNA Correspondent (16 September 2012). "Shivranjani-Iskcon BRTS stretch in Ahmedabad operational, finally!". Daily News and Analysis. Ahmedabad. DNA. Retrieved January 5, 2013. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Team GGN (September 28, 2012). "New BRTS stretch gets operational". Global Gujarat News. Global Gujarat News. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  11. ^ Goswami, Urmi (November 15, 2012). "UN Climate Change Negotiations 2012: Ahmedabad's Bus Rapid Transit System to be showcased by United Nations". The Economic Times. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  12. ^ "Ahmedabad, India Wins 2010 Sustainable Transport Award". PRN Newswire. January 10, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  13. ^ "Developed Ahmedabad impresses World Bank". Daily News and Analysis. Ahmedabad. DNA. Jan 21, 2010. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  14. ^ "Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS brings honour to Gujarat". Daily News and Analysis. Ahmedabad. DNA. December 4, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
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