By Shivanand Swamy. Presented at Day One of Transforming Transportation 2010. Washington, D.C. January 14, 2010. www.transformingtransportation2010.org

2. Transferring ownership to ‘Ahmedabad-Jan’, the people of Ahmedabad Prof. H.M. ShivanandSwamy CEPT University

3. Dear Sirs, I am sorry to say that BRTS Corridor is an example of stupidity in design. CEPT, Ahmedabad must be a good option for theoretical approach, but in practicality, their design proved worthless…… Dear Mr. Jayaraj, Thank you for taking interest in BRTS project and writing to us about your concerns. There are pros and cons in aligning over-bridges/flyovers along or across the ring road. / Naroda-Narol Highway. …….. Hope this clarifies your doubts. If you require further details, you may write to us/call me on my mobile: 9825407505/ or you may visit CEPT after calling me…….. We welcome your suggestions. Dear Sir,Thank you for the clarifications. While you have to consider multiple issues, I thought only of my smooth travel from Akhbar Nagar to IIM junction. Wishing you all the best for your endeavors.I once again thank you so much for making the time to reply.

4. THREE MONTHS OF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OPENED ON October 14, 2009. 18 Kilometers Closed System, external fare collection Operating Time: 6.00 am to 11.00 pm Frequency/Headway: Peak: 4 Minutes Intermediary Peak: 6 Min and 8 min Off Peak : 10 min Number of buses /daily 23 Daily avg no. of Passengers – 32 to 35, 000 (Increased from 18000) Avg. Bus Kms – 226 (increased from 207 km – first week) Avg. Earning / day INR 1,60, 000/- (Increased from INR 75,000) Avg. Earning /bus/ day INR 7226/- (Increased from INR 4502) Avg. Pass. /bus/ day 1536/- (Increased from 962) Operating Speeds – Peak 26 to 29 KMPH

5. PROCESS Sharing Reports, presentations, news letters International Visits Workshops, Seminars, Meetings Prototype & Trials Media Response

6. People knows the arithmetic Metro Rail system (6 kms. only) Bus Rapid Transit system (88.8 kms.) We are seeking transport solutions and not a technology

7. JANMARG – COMPREHENSIVE To upgrade the overall mobility of the city NETWORK and Not Corridors Connectivity of important origin and destinations Catalyst for area development low income, low accessibility zones (old walled city) Availability of right of way to build infrastructure Formation of strong network for flexible route operations Overall impact of transit on city Connect ‘busy places’ but avoid ‘busy roads’ Chandkheda Narodavillage Sola RoB Widened CW RTO Naroda Widened RoW AEC Iscon circle Memnagar Thakkarbapanagar New Roads Bopal KalupurRly. Stn. Odhav Soninichaali Nehrunagar Elevated corridor Shivranjani ManinagarRly. stn,. ShreyasRoB One-way loop (adopted due to less RoW) CTM Jashodanagar Ghodasar Vatva Narol New River bridge RoB Constructed (Phase 1) Proposed RoB/ RuB (Phase 2) Flyovers (phase 1) Proposed Flyovers (phase 2) Increasing the stake holder base: Citywide,

8. 1. List of Working Papers www.egovamc.comwww.Ahmedabadbrts.comwww.cept.ac.in Landuse restructuring Vehicle technology Roadway design Bus stop design and locations Environment Impact Assessment Road utilities Pavement design Fare collection Traffic volume characteristics Travel demand and route plan Economic and financial analysis Route rationalization Institutional Aspects DPR, Presentations

9. Easy to Understand BRT Usage manual

10. 2. Learningsfrom Visits to BRT cities worldwide Delegates from AMC, Standing committee and members of Planning and Design team Municipal Councilors to Singapore (150 people) Bogota, Perreira, London, Beijing, Hongzhou, Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul SEEING WHAT IT IS QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE MEANS

11. 3. Stakeholders Consultations Workshop January 20-25th, 2000 Series of Consultations, Feb 02 -03 Specific consultations on BRT: August 2005 Bus manufacturers and experts consultations, 2006 International workshop on BRT held in Ahmedabad, September 2007 Directors Forum (2 meetings)

12. BRT Workshop, August - 2005 First workshop on 24th August, 2005 jointly organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB), Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority and CEPT University. What was discussed: Priority BRT corridors Basic design/ infrastructure elements Implementation strategies Potential bus operators Auto rickshaw Operators Opinion makers, Government of India, Government of Gujarat

13. Vehicle technology Workshop, Oct-2005, Dec, 2006 Second workshop on the vehicle technology held on 28th October 2005, jointly organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB), Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority and CEPT University Objective: Getting Bus Operators Ready for our needs Bus Manufacturers – Presented their offer Sate Road Transport officials Municipal Transport Officials Bus Operators (Local & regional) Institutions (CRRI, IIT Delhi, IIM)

14. Workshops International workshop on BRT, September 2007 – Exchange of ideas An international workshop was held in September 2007 by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation with Ministry of Urban Development support to discuss the plans of the 11 Indian cities where BRTS plans are underway. The event was attended by officials of the Ministry, state and urban local bodies and several international experts. Detailed technical deliberations were held over 3 days and concluded with specific inputs for each city.

15. Exhibitions JANMARG display at GIHED Property show, February 2008 The Gujarat Institute of Housing and Estate Developers (GIHED) had organised a property mega show which dispalyed models and work panels.

16. Exhibitions JANMARG display at VIBRANT Gujarat, January 2009

17. 4. Demonstration – proto type

18. Prototype Bus station Bus station Prototype Prototype BRT station at GMDC Scrutiny by planning and design experts and delegates Public accessibility and feedback Inspection of construction details and quality Inspection and installation of IT applications namely, automatic doors and synchronization with bus, RFID technology, LED displays, Public Information systems, Turnstiles with readers for smart cards

20. To allow the passengers to understand the system and its applications

21. No fares collected from the passengers

22. To help the drivers for safe and comfortable ride and proper maneuvering and docking at bus stations

23. To check the physical aspects and allow the scope for rectifications before the system operationalizes

25. BRT rides for School children

26. JANMARG DURING NAVRATRI

27. JANMARG DURING NAVRATRI

28. Thank God for BRTS. I avoided the traffic jam around the venue. People had parked bikes halfway into the road creating bottlenecks. I avoided being stressed out by taking the bus. – BhavinChoksy who came with his family The BRTS, which sees 15,000 passengers during normal days, ferried 33,000 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

29. Times Campaign – A critical check on BRT trial runs

30. Here’s what we wrote Shri. Utpal Padia, Ex. Director, Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd. (AJL) Members of American Planning Association (APA) Prof. H.M.Shivanand Swamy, Asso. Director, CEPT. Shri. G. Raghuram, Professor, IIM, Ahmedabad

31. “Ahmedabad traffic to lose a lane but gain a huge leeway ” – Shri. O.P. Agarwal “Ahmedabad BRTS has best marketing strategy ” – Shri. S. K. Lohia

32. JANMARG – Delegates’ visits Members of American Planning Association on their visit to Janmarg Visit to BRT by Enrique Penalosa Dr. Ramachandran, Secy, MOUD, Govt. of India, on his visit to BRT bus station

33. Visits by Experts from all over the world “I declare Ahmedabad BRT as the first full-fledged BRT system in India ” – Dario Hidalgo “Ahmedabad BRT system will transform people’s lives and the way they move in the city” – Enrique Penalosa

34. THREE MONTHS OF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OPENED ON October 14, 2009. 18 Kilometers Closed System, external fare collection Operating Time: 6.00 am to 11.00 pm Frequency/Headway: Peak: 4 Minutes Intermediary Peak: 6 Min and 8 min Off Peak : 10 min Number of buses /daily 23 Daily avg no. of Passengers – 32 to 35, 000 (Increased from 18000) Avg. Bus Kms – 226 (increased from 207 km – first week) Avg. Earning / day INR 1,60, 000/- (Increased from INR 75,000) Avg. Earning /bus/ day INR 7226/- (Increased from INR 4502) Avg. Pass. /bus/ day 1536/- (Increased from 962) Operating Speeds – Peak 26 to 29 KMPH

35. BRTS Experience to leaders of the society Special BRT rides for: School children Physically challenged Visually impaired Doctors Industrialists Religious leaders Technical experts and delegations’ visit Officers of Government of Gujarat with their family Members of Parliament, Legislative assembly

36. Visit to BRT by Religious leaders of all sects Visit to BRT by eminent Industrialists of Ahmedabad Visit to BRT by eminent Doctors of Ahmedabad

37. Common Man of Gujarat with Common People of Ahmedabad Surprise visit by Hon. Chief Minister Shri. NarendraModi

38. “BRT gifts First Lady driver to the state of Gujarat ” “System Operators and not just Drivers.. ”

39. Passenger Feedback and responses “Ab BUS karo..” - Times Public Poll, Times of India, Ahmedabad 18 % 2 wheeler, 6% car users shift to BRT! “Thumbs UP to BRT..” - Times Public Poll, Times of India, Ahmedabad “Comfort, Punctuality and Affordability make Ahmedabadis hope on to BRTS..” - Times Public Poll, Times of India, Ahmedabad

41. Male – 58%

42. Female – 42%

43. Sample Size : 300

44. Male – 58%

45. Female – 42%

46. Sample Size : 100

47. Male – 61%

48. Female – 39% Max. transfer is from AMTS

49. JANMARG User Feedback/ Satisfaction Survey Avg. Rating given to BRTS by users for 1st month: 8.34 out of 10 for 2nd month: 8.88 out of 10 for 3rd month: 9.1 out of 10

50. JANMARG - User Feedback/ Satisfaction Survey Average Rating given by users to BRTS (Janmarg) Source : Passenger feedback survey, CEPT University, Ahmedabad 3rd month (16 Dec ‘09 –till 7 Jan ‘10) 2nd month (15 Nov ‘09 – 15 Dec ‘09) 9.1 / 10 1st month (15 Oct ‘09 – 14 Nov ‘09) 8.88 / 10 8.34 / 10

51. THANK YOU..