BRTS presentation by BMTC for Outer Ring Road: Silk Board to Hebbal

1. World Class Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
for Bangalore
Outer Ring Road: Silk Board to Hebbal
for
Bangalore Vision Group
Project Developed
By
Directorate of Urban Land Transport
Urban Development Department
Government of Karnataka

2. ORR: Bengaluru’s most congested, high density
corridors
Large trip generators
‐ IT Cluster/IT Parks
‐ Large residential
developments
Corridor is a significant
contributor to our State economy
Dense traffic most part of the
day
‐ Bus frequency < 1min
‐ Congestion level
(volume/capacity) > 1
‐ Avg. bus speed: 10‐12 km/hr
ORR requires immediate mass transit solution to
keep people moving!

3. Global Benchmark for Bus Based Systems
Demand Level Recommended Bus Priority Measures
<6,000 pphpd
Bus Only Lane:
Limited Segregation
Basic Shelters
On‐Board Payment
6,000 – 12,000 pphpd
Light BRT:
Significant Segregation
Median/Curbside Bus Lane and Station
On‐Board Payment
>12,000 pphpd
High‐Capacity BRT:
Full Segregation
Median Bus Lane and Station
Pre‐Payment

4. Bangalore BRTS History
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Budget Speech
indicates funding
for BRT for
Bangalore, Hubli‐
Dharwad and
Mysore
DULT develops
feasibility
report through
EMBARQ
DPR Initiated;
KfW funding talks
initiated
DPR Completed;
KfW Mission
appraisal;
KfW in‐principle
approves
funding for BRTS
Metro to be
analysed as an
alternative to BRTS;
Comparative
assessment by DULT
& BMRCL
Decision from
State Govt. still
pending (BRTS
vs. Metro for
ORR)

5. Proposed BRTS on ORR
Hebbal To Silk Board
along Outer Ring
Road
30 KM
Can be extended to
Yeshwanthpur
Stations at every 700-
800M intervals
Current Peak
passenger demand –
12,000 pphpd

6. BRTS Design Principles
Capacity
The BRTS will be optimal for mass transportation from 12,000 to 30,000
pphpd
Integration
The BRTS will be integrated with other transport modes, namely, metro,
BMTC buses, IPT, cycles, etc.
Sustainability
The BRTS will reduce harmful emissions, provide improved service for all
road users, and will be cost effective
Safety
The BRTS will enhance traffic safety for all road
users, specially the most vulnerable

7. BRTS
BRTS is high‐quality, customer‐
oriented transit that delivers fast,
comfortable and low‐cost urban
mobility.
Worldwide 185 cities operate
BRTS to manage mobility
 More than 9 Indian cities are
operating or implementing BRTS
BRTS suitable to cater passenger
demand from 12,000 – 30,000
pphpd

8. Elements of High Quality BRTS
Segregated
Bus lane
Passing Lane
High Quality
Station with
Pre-Payment
and Level
Boarding
Large system-
specific buses
with multiple
doors
Unique Branding
& Image Centralised
Control & ITS

9. Proposed BRTS Design- Animation
 Video

10. BRTS Implementation Costs
Total Cost
Item Cost
Stations and Terminals 189.00
Roadway Engineering 225.00
Rolling Stock 380.00
ITS 60.00
Sub- Total of the Components 854.00
Contingency @ 20% 170.80
Total 1024.80
Technical Assistance 20.0
* Extension of BRTS from Hebbal to Yeshwanthpur could cost additional Rs. 500 Cr. (approx.)

11. Comparison of BRTS vs. Metro
High Capacity
BRTS
Metro
(Elevated)
Planning time DPR ready No plans yet
(Included in planned Phase-3)
Implementation time 18 months 5 – 10 years
Cost (30 kms) ~ Rs. 1,000 Cr. ~ Rs. 10,000 Cr.
Recommended
Capacity
12,000 – 30,000
pphpd
25,000 – 50,000
pphpd
Traffic disruption
while construction
Minimal High
Land Acquisition NIL NIL

12. Institutional Structure – For Bangalore BRTS
Agency Responsibilities
BMTC
(BRT Division)
“Implementing
Agency”
Construction of BRTS Infrastructure
Provision of BRTS Services/ Operations Planning
Fare Collection
Maintenance of Rolling Stock
Maintenance of ITS Equipment
Maintenance of Stations, Terminals and Depots
Commercial Development of Pedestrian Malls
DULT
Overall Co-ordination of BRTS Implementation Process
BRTS Planning & Technical Design
Disbursement of Funds
BBMP Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure (Roadway, FOBs)
BMRCL
Planning and design for physical integration with BRTS along Namma
Metro Phase 2 & 3 corridors
Traffic Police
Traffic Management During BRTS Construction
Enforcement of BRTS Lane Segregation

13. MEXICO CITY: BEFORE & AFTER BRTS

14. RIO GAMES : BRTS

15. YICHANG BRTS IN CHINA

16. Thank you

17. Additional Supporting Information

18. Demand assessment done to verify ridership and
viability:
 Traffic counts;
 O‐D surveys;
 bus occupancy surveys etc.
Peak demand ~ 12000 PHPDT.
85% of commuters have either origin or destination or
both on the corridor.
 45% of commuters have both origin & destination on corridor
54% of users of other modes somewhat/very likely to
shift.
Origin‐Destination Assessment

19. Bangalore BRT – Typical Cross Section
Existing Road C/S
Proposed C/S with BRT

20. Bangalore BRT – C/S at Split Flyover
C/S at BRT Station (over taking lanes)
C/S at Split Flyover (BRT lane on flyover)

21. Existing 3 BMTC depots
Depot 28 – Hebbal
Depot 23 – Kalyan nagar
Depot 25 – HSR Layout
These depots to be
upgraded for use of BRT
buses
Depots Locations

22. 7 acre plot near Hebbal Flyover, being planned as TTMC
BRT terminal on first floor
Also to contain depot and workshop
Terminal at Hebbal

23. Tentatively identified as in figure below
Final location depends on finalization of Metro alignment (BRTS
terminal to integrate with Metro Station at Silk Board)
Short‐term solution is to use Banashankari TTMC
Terminal at Silk Board