BRTS – Bus Rapid Transit System – Feasibility

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

Bangalore City

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

Rising Population

Rising Standards of Living

Unplanned Road Networks

Inefficient Mass transport system

Lack of Traffic Sense

Glimpses of Bangalore Traffic

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

BRTS Model

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

Model of existing system

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.

Model of BRTS system

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

Bangalore City Map

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

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