1. Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System
Ahmedabad, India
An Initiative of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
PROF H.M. SHIVANAND SWAMY
CEPT UNIVERSITY
AHMEDABAD

2. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
 BRTS Projects for 465 Kms 14 cities at a total cost of US $ 1100 million (@US $
2.4 million per km).
 Delhi 5 /500kms)
 Pune 5/101.77 km
 Pimpri Chinchwad 42.22 km
 Bhopal 21.71 km
 Jaipur 6/39.45 km
 Vijaywada 15.50 km
 Vizag 42.80 km
 Rajkot 29.00 km
 Kolkota 15.5 Km
 Ahmedabad 40/88.50 km
 Surat 29.90 Km
 Hubli-Dharwad 22.00Km
 Indore 11.45 km
Ahmedabad is the 1st city in India to have successfully launched a Full BRT system.
NMV, Pedestrianistaion are part and parcel of development policy
“The journey so far and way forward”……..

3. Bus Rapid Transit System, Delhi, India (2008)
-Debate on Median Versus Central Bus Lane
- DIMTS is planning 500 kms of BRTS

4. PUNE BRTS – Pilot (Dec 2006)
-Premature opening (2.7 kms-13 km)
- Exploring Options to Transform its image
-Reports reduction in fatalities Pune
- User Survey - Better off than before!

5. 2010 J
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-6 kms complete, low ridership
-Bus Improvement – experiments with Single
fare, Branding
- City Changed course

7. Ahmedabad
• 6 Million People
• 466 Sq. Kms Area
• 2 Million vehicles.
• 8500 K motorised 2 wheelers
• 8500 K 2 Bicycles
• 60 K 3-Wheelers
• Addition of 450 vehicles every day
• Ahmedabad has 5 ring roads and 17 well developed
radials.
• Mixed Land uses
• Developed area Density – 175 persons/hact
• Avg. Trip Length is about 5.5 kms in Ahmedabad
• Low Road Fatalities - Ahmedabad-202
• CNG Introduced in 2006, Fleet Addition (1000 Buses)
3rd most polluted city in 2006 to 68th rank in 2011

8. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

9. Janmarg – Focus on Moving People..
Janmarg Mixed traffic
People moved – 180 People moved -168
Area occupied – 90 sq. m. Area occupied – 550 sq. m.

10. Ahmedabad…2001

11. Ahmedabad…2010

12. Ahmedabad…2010
Initiatives Taken
Initiatives :
Widened carriageway
New links connected
Widened RoW
One-way BRT (24mt.
Row)
Elevated BRT (18-24 mt.
Row)

13. Complementary measures
2011
2005
Completing the network
22 New bridges (river bridges, flyovers, Rob/RuB) constructed in last 5 years

14. Janmarg Transit Network
LEGEND
NORTH – SOUTH LINK
Chandkheda EAST – WEST LINK
CIRCULAR LINK
Airport
Sabarmati Rly. stn
Railway Stations
Naroda
Ahmedabad
Network selection concept
Sola RoB Ranip
Airport.
village GSRTC terminals
RTO Naroda GIDC
University/ educational campus
Naroda
Creating comprehensive and flexible network
Gujarat University
AEC
Industrial estates
Creating flexible routing options that responds to changing
Gandhigram
Rly. stn
Kalupur Rly.
Odhav
Bopal Industrial
demand Stn. estate
Odhav
Shivranjani Nehrunagar Soni ni
Connecting ‘busy places’ and Geeta activity hubs Rly.
Maninagar
chaali
Mandir stn.
Vatva
Industrial
estate
Narol

15. CHANDRANAGAR - PIRANA :
New river bridge connecting to Maninagar and eastern parts
Precursors to BRT Planning and implementation :
Restructuring road network as part of Master Plan
Implementing Master plan
Source : Google satellite image

16. Completing the network : Rail Over Bridge at Shreyas
AFTER
BEFORE
Source : Google
satellite image

17. Landuse Transformations : Supply and Demand
AFTER
BEFORE

18. BEFORE..AT AKHBARNAGAR

19. AFTER.. BRT AT AKHBARNAGAR

20. BEFORE.. AT AEC

21. AFTER..BRT AT AEC AND SPLIT FLYOVER

22. BEFORE.. At Anjali

23. AFTER.. At Anjali

24. Integrating with socio - cultural dimensions
Pedestrian subway – under
construction at gauri cinema
and thakkarbapanagar
Pedestrian Subway
Subway bus stop
ADAPTIVE DESIGN TO SOCIAL REALITIES :
Existing temple was accomodated below
the ramp

25. Adaptive design to social realities : existing religious structures on road
ADAPTIVE DESIGN TO SOCIAL REALITIES :
Existing temple was accomodated

26. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

27. Choice of High and Flat floor bus for Janmarg
Low floor bus Janmarg bus – Flat floor
Semi - Low floor bus

28. Bus Design - Alternatives Explored...
-120k US $ (Low
floor) Versus
-44k US $ (Std) 900
mm front engine
Janmarg Bus prototype - I Janmarg Bus prototype - II
Janmarg Bus prototype – III Janmarg Bus prototype – III & IV

29. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

30. Bus Station Design
• Bus stations are accessed through ZEBRA crossings
– Signalised &Synchronized with junction signal cycle (ATC)
• Closed Bus Stations & Off board ticketing
– Provide safe and secure environment
– Both side ticket windows
– Access control through turnstiles/flap barriers
– Off board ticketing to reduce dwell time, plug revenue leakage

31. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

32. ACCESS TO BUS: Components and operations
• Bus docking controlled through Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID)
• Door Alignment – Longitudinal - 400 mm+/-
• Door Alignment – Transverse (Distance from projection) – 225 mm +/-
• Acceptable Range – 2 inches (i.e 50mm); Warning – upto 4 inches; Absolute limit – 9
inches (225 mm)
• Applications under development: Warning signal at subways, Depot access
• Docking Control through RFID – Janmarg - First BRTS to Innovate this in the world
• Now used by Guanghzou-China, Surat, Indore

33. At-level Boarding and alighting and Automatic doors
at bus stations

34. Electronic Fare collection System (off-board)
• Off board fare collection
• Use of turnstiles
• Use of Smart card (under
implementation)
JANMARG
fare collection

35. Passenger Information Systems
LED and audio announcements inside buses
LED displays at Bus stations and buses
Audio announcement systems in buses

36. Janmarg
Control Centre
Operations monitoring at
JANMARG - Control centre

37. Pedestrian Signal – Access to Bus stations
Signal phase – 35 seconds

38. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

39. A c c e s s t o P u b l i c s p a c e s / re c re at i o n a l h u b -
KANKARIA BRT
Rise in riderships on weekends, holidays
Increased patronage for family trips,
women and children and leisure trips

40. Kankaria Carnival 2009

41. A c c e s s t o P u b l i c s p a c e s / re c re at i o n a l h u b -
KANKARIA BRT
PEDESTRIANISED ZONE ALONG WITH BRT LANE
SEATING AREAS ALONG PEDESTRIAN SPACES
BUS STATION LOCATED AT PUSPAKUNJ – A PUBLIC SPACE INAUGRATION INTEGRATED WITH KANKARIA CARNIVAL

42. JANMARG AT KANKARIA LAKE

43. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

44. JANMARG – Extensive Public Outreach
• Bus stop prototype and Free trial runs
– Special BRT rides for school children,
industrialists, doctors, religious leaders etc.
– BRT trial runs till 1 am during Navratri
• Extensive public outreach and media coverage
(during construction, trial runs, operations)
• Enhanced Accessibility for all (physically and
visually challenged, senior citizens, women,
children etc.)
• Special training programmes for staff, Bus drivers
for improved skills and public interaction
• Regular passenger feedback surveys and for
performance monitoring

45. Special BRT rides
Special BRT rides for City’s Industrialists,
Doctors, entrepreneurs, School children..

46. Surprise BRT ride
Surprise visit by Hon. Chief Minister of
Gujarat, Shri. Narendra Modi
On the bus ride, he discussed with the
passengers, their response and
feedback for the system

47. Janmarg : Key Innovations
Systems Approach with focus on ‘moving people’ and not vehicles
1. Network and not just corridors
2. Specially designed affordable & comfortable buses
3. Bus stations – Safe, accessible and visually open
4. Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
5. Public spaces and BRT access
6. Extensive Public Outreach
7. Use of PPP in Operations Management
JANMARG- A METRO EXPERIENCE ON ROAD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AT 1/20th
THE COST

48. Janmarg Operations Plan
Routes 4 Routes
Route length: 39 KM (34 KM Before Extension)
Number of Stations: 62
Operational Timings: 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Frequency: 2, 3 and 4minutes (peak),
6, 8, 10,15 minutes (off-peak)
Total Buses: 61
Total Round Trips 343 (15,000 kms per day)
Peak Hour Speed 25-27 kmph (Metro-27-28kmph)
Payment to Bus Operator Rs. 8800/bus/day
Revenue Rs. 11250/bus/day
Avg. Daily Ridership 1,15,000 (first month: 17,759 )
Avg. Daily Collection Rs. 702,000 (first month: Rs. 67,172)
Different Schedules for weekday and weekend as per the demand.

49. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
IN BRTS AHMEDABAD
• Bus Operations and Maintenance – Chartered Logistics Ltd
• Operation and Maintenance of Bus Depot and Workshop with capacity of
100 buses - Chartered Logistics Ltd
• Integrated Information System including Automatic Ticketing& Vehicle
Tracking System – GMV (Spain )
• Supply & Service Contracts for Bus Station Sliding Doors, Turnstiles-
Technocrats Ltd, TOSHI
• House Keeping of BRT Bus Stations
• Management of Pay & Park facilities
• Lease of Advertisement Rights
• Development of Foot Over Bridges on DBFOT
• Development & Maintenance of Landscape
• Maintenance Contracts for Bus Stations (Civil Works), Lighting of Bus
Stations & Corridor, Monitoring and Maintenance of civil works on BRTS
Corridor, Signage on BRTS Route

50. 160000 Total Ridership and Total Fare Collection Sunday
760000
Extension of
150000 Extension of corridor to 720000
corridor to Naroda 680000
140000 Extension of corridor SoniniChali
640000
130000
to Jashodanagar Jn.
600000
120000
560000
Extension of corridor
110000 to Maninagar&Narol 520000
Extension of
480000
100000 corridor to
Total daily fare collection
Total daily passengers
Kankaria 440000
90000
400000
80000
360000
70000
320000
60000 280000
50000 240000
200000
40000
160000
30000
120000
20000
80000
10000 40000
0 0
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan
Total Passengers Total Collection (in Rs.)

51. Sample Size: 500
Purpose of Trip and Modal Shift
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2nd 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th
1st Month 3rd Month 4th Month 5th Month 6th Month 7th Month 8th Month 9th Month
Month Month Month Month Month Month Month
Work 58% 53% 51,8% 45% 49% 55,7% 51,2% 56,9% 58,0% 56,0% 45,7% 44,57% 52,6% 43% 35,0%
Education 29% 35% 27,2% 32% 29,6% 24,7% 12,9% 17,3% 19,0% 29,1% 25,0% 29,43% 24,9% 41% 41,6%
Social 13% 12% 21% 23% 21% 19,6% 35,9% 25,8% 23,0% 14,9% 29,3% 26,00% 22,6% 16% 23,4%
Work Education Social
100%
90%
80%
Walk
70%
60% Cycle
50% 4-wheeler
40%
2-Wheeler
30%
20% Rickshaw
10% Shared Rickshaw
0%
AMTS
4th Month
5th Month
6th Month
7th Month
8th Month
9th Month
3rd Month
14th Month
1st Month
2nd Month
10th Month
11th Month
12th Month
13th Month
15th Month

52. Thank God for BRTS. I avoided the traffic jam
around the venue. People had parked bikes
halfway into the road creating bottlenecks. I
The BRTS, which sees 15,000 passengers
avoided being stressed out by taking the bus.
during normal days, ferried 33,000 – Bhavin Choksy who came with his family
Amdavadis during Navratri
Why waste time in traffic? With its dedicated
corridor, the bus reaches faster. And if you miss one
bus, another will be along in a few minutes. And, it
is absolutely free
– Narayan Kothari, resident of Vastral

53. Janmarg : National and
International Recognition
National award for Best Mass Transit System 2008 - 09 – Janmarg
Ahmedabad
First full fledged BRT system in India
International award for Sustainable Urban Transport 2010,
Washington DC –Janmarg Ahmedabad
Increase in ridership upto 95,000 pax/ day
Safe and accessible system for all
International award – Joint Runners up for the award for Outstanding
Innovation in Public Transport, 2010 at International Transport forum,
Innovators meet, Germany
Revolutionizing public transit, significant modal shifts, better accessibility
for women, children, senior citizens and physically challenged

54. Janmarg : National and International Recognition
“Best New Innovation Project” award under Jawaharlal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) for excellence in
Urban Transport for the year 2009-2010
For innovations like Use of IT systems, RFID based automatic
door operations, median bus stations, Rapid boarding alighting,
specially designed buses with flat floor, Area traffic control
systems,
UITP Knowledge & Research Award and Daring Ambition
Award , 2011 at UITP Annual Convention, Dubai on 14th April,
2011
PTx2 Knowledge and Research Award (global award) given to
CEPT University for innovation in network selection
Daring Ambition Award (Asia Pacific) given to Janmarg for
conceptualizing and executing India’s first ‘complete’ BRT

56. Striving for Sustainability…

57. Being the first BRT in India and a highly acclaimed
project, Janmarg now has the additional
responsibility of setting even higher standards for
other cities to emulate.
As we plan and execute additional phases in the
network, we have a vision where Janmarg is a
catalyst for transformation of Ahmedabad; a
system that becomes the lifeline of the city

58. Thank you
For further details, please contact:
hmshivanandswamy@cept.ac.in
Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport
CEPT University,
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Campus,
Ahmedabad 380009, India