Transportation is one of the basic needs like food, clothing and shelter. In upcoming metro cities like Pune, the need of an efficient Public transport system cannot be ignored. Such metro cities face various problems related to road transport. This research paper presents a simple and effective solution for these problems, using the BRTS in Pune – Rainbow BRTS as an example. Digitization of information in real time for commuters can tremendously improve the reliability and expand the user base thereby easing traffic congestion and provide all the associated benefits. The mobile app is named as ‘Damini’ which will give the real time information of the bus. The financial and technical aspects of the app were studied with the help of ‘Mitroz Technologies’ and Financial consultants MSL Corporate Advisory.
This document is a capstone project report submitted by Prem Kumar Sagar to the Institute for Technology and Management. The report analyzes the consumer behavior and market scenario of CNG Volvo buses operating in the Mumbai region. It provides background on BEST, the public transport operator in Mumbai, and discusses the introduction of CNG buses to reduce pollution. The report presents research conducted through household surveys and interviews to understand customer satisfaction with CNG Volvo buses. It analyzes the findings and provides recommendations to help BEST sustain its position in the city bus market.
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on Egypt's rail and metro infrastructure. The conference will take place on April 14-15, 2015 in Cairo, Egypt and will focus on increasing safety and capacity of Egypt's rail and metro systems. It will include presentations and panels from industry experts on topics like financing expansion projects, maintenance strategies, safety technologies, and international best practices. Attendees will include government officials, rail operators, contractors, investors and other stakeholders. The goal is to facilitate development of a world-class transportation network in Egypt by sharing knowledge and exploring challenges.
a study of suspentable transportation system in ahmedabad & dehliRONAKMODI36
1) The document discusses sustainable transportation systems in the cities of Ahmedabad and Delhi in India. It analyzes the different modes of public transportation currently available, including BRTS, metro, bicycle sharing, and CNG fuels.
2) Case studies of the BRTS systems in Ahmedabad and Delhi are provided. Ahmedabad's Janmarg BRTS incorporates features like GPS for real-time vehicle tracking and remote-controlled gates for boarding.
3) The development of metro systems in the two cities is also discussed, with Delhi Metro expanding through multiple phases to improve transportation.
The document discusses digital project management for the Nagpur Metro and Pune Metro projects in India. It describes how Maha Metro implemented 5D BIM integrated with ERP software to manage the metro projects digitally. This involved using 3D modeling software, 4D scheduling tools, and ERP for cost management. The digital tools helped reduce time and cost overruns. Maha Metro is now using the same platform to facilitate operations and maintenance of the metro systems.
1) The document discusses the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (AMRP) and provides details on its strategic communication planning.
2) Key aspects of the project include connecting various parts of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to improve public transportation.
3) A 9-step strategic PR planning process is outlined to effectively communicate with stakeholders and the public about the project.
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This document is a capstone project report submitted by Prem Kumar Sagar to the Institute for Technology and Management. The report analyzes the consumer behavior and market scenario of CNG Volvo buses operating in the Mumbai region. It provides background on BEST, the public transport operator in Mumbai, and discusses the introduction of CNG buses to reduce pollution. The report presents research conducted through household surveys and interviews to understand customer satisfaction with CNG Volvo buses. It analyzes the findings and provides recommendations to help BEST sustain its position in the city bus market.
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on Egypt's rail and metro infrastructure. The conference will take place on April 14-15, 2015 in Cairo, Egypt and will focus on increasing safety and capacity of Egypt's rail and metro systems. It will include presentations and panels from industry experts on topics like financing expansion projects, maintenance strategies, safety technologies, and international best practices. Attendees will include government officials, rail operators, contractors, investors and other stakeholders. The goal is to facilitate development of a world-class transportation network in Egypt by sharing knowledge and exploring challenges.
a study of suspentable transportation system in ahmedabad & dehliRONAKMODI36
1) The document discusses sustainable transportation systems in the cities of Ahmedabad and Delhi in India. It analyzes the different modes of public transportation currently available, including BRTS, metro, bicycle sharing, and CNG fuels.
2) Case studies of the BRTS systems in Ahmedabad and Delhi are provided. Ahmedabad's Janmarg BRTS incorporates features like GPS for real-time vehicle tracking and remote-controlled gates for boarding.
3) The development of metro systems in the two cities is also discussed, with Delhi Metro expanding through multiple phases to improve transportation.
The document discusses digital project management for the Nagpur Metro and Pune Metro projects in India. It describes how Maha Metro implemented 5D BIM integrated with ERP software to manage the metro projects digitally. This involved using 3D modeling software, 4D scheduling tools, and ERP for cost management. The digital tools helped reduce time and cost overruns. Maha Metro is now using the same platform to facilitate operations and maintenance of the metro systems.
1) The document discusses the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project (AMRP) and provides details on its strategic communication planning.
2) Key aspects of the project include connecting various parts of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to improve public transportation.
3) A 9-step strategic PR planning process is outlined to effectively communicate with stakeholders and the public about the project.
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India's first metro rail system was introduced in Kolkata in 1984 to address issues of traffic congestion and pollution from growing vehicle ownership. Metro systems now exist or are planned for many major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. These systems aim to shift travelers from private vehicles to more efficient public transit in order to handle rapid urbanization and population growth. While metro projects require huge initial investments, they provide environmental and transportation benefits by reducing energy use, emissions, road congestion, and travel times compared to private vehicles.
The document outlines the phases of the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Rail Project in India. It discusses the feasibility studies conducted, the development phase where the detailed project report was prepared, and the implementation phase where physical construction began. The key points are:
- The project aims to develop metro rail lines in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to address growing population and traffic issues.
- Phase 1 involves two metro rail lines covering a total of 41.6 km.
- Feasibility studies examined land requirements, traffic demand projections, and economic viability of the project.
- The development phase included preparing the detailed project report covering technical plans, costs, and financing options.
- Implementation began
Survey report on GSRTC customers' satisfaction. Harsh Tamakuwala
This document is a project report submitted by Harsh Tamakuwala to study customer satisfaction with Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus services. It includes an introduction to GSRTC that describes its establishment, operations, and services. It also provides background on India's transportation industry and the role of state transport corporations. The project aims to understand public perception and attitudes toward GSRTC services in Surat. It will analyze collected survey data and draw conclusions on awareness and satisfaction with GSRTC.
Legal Protection of the use of Public Transport Services in Mandau District B...ijtsrd
The community in general uses city transportation services such as Microbuses, city buses or other city transportation to facilitate activities from one place to another. By realizing the importance of the role of transportation, traffic and road transportation must be arranged in an integrated national transportation system and be able to realize the availability of transportation services that are in accordance with the level of traffic demand and orderly, convenient, fast, smooth and affordable transportation services. peoples purchasing power. According to Undang Undang Number 22 2009 Concerning Road Traffic Traffic article 2, the public principles that apply to road traffic and transportation include transparent, accountable principles, sustainable principles, participatory principles, useful principles, efficient and effective principles, balanced principles, integrated principles , and the principle of self reliance. The responsibility of business operators transporters for public transport services has been confirmed in Article 14 of Peraturan Pemerintah Number 17 of 1965 concerning the implementation of compulsory passenger accident liability which states international civil treaties concerned with accidents that occur. Asrizal | Suhadi Sukendar Situmorang "Legal Protection of the use of Public Transport Services in Mandau District - Bengkalis District" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29273.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/29273/legal-protection-of-the-use-of-public-transport-services-in-mandau-district---bengkalis-district/asrizal
The document discusses plans for a metro rail project in Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalgiri area of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed 250 km system would be built in six stages over several years and utilize two lines. Unlike other Indian metro systems, all corridors for this project would be elevated due to soil conditions in the region. Once completed, the metro is expected to significantly reduce commute times across the cities and integrate with other public transportation networks. The presentation evaluates the metro rail proposal and recommends also considering a monorail system, as monorails are a modern technology that use less energy and can run on bridges.
The document provides information about several metro systems around the world, including Moscow, Shanghai, Miami, Toronto, Delhi, Chennai, Algiers, and Cairo. It discusses key details about each system such as the year they opened, lines and stations, ridership, operational specifics, and construction approaches. The metro systems described vary in size and scope, with Moscow having the most extensive network and Shanghai seeing the highest annual ridership numbers. Funding and construction of the different metros involved government bodies and private partnerships.
The document provides details about the Kochi Metro Rail project in Kerala, India. Some key points:
- The 25.3 km Kochi Metro project will be completed in three phases, with the first phase spanning from Thripunithura to Aluva consisting of 22 stations.
- The project is a joint venture between the central and Kerala state governments, and is modeled on the metro systems in Chennai and Delhi.
- Major funding is coming from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is providing 51% of the total estimated cost of Rs. 4,427 crore.
- The metro is expected to begin operations in 2016, and will help address issues of traffic congestion
This document provides an overview of the Ahmedabad Metro Project. It discusses the history and constitution of the Metro Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) project. The project aims to build 5 lines spanning 83 km with 53 stations to serve the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Phase 1 will feature elevated and underground sections with a designed speed of 80 km/h. Regulatory approvals are required and the project aims to be one of the most cost efficient metros implemented in India.
A study of sustainable transportation system in ahmedabad and delhiIJARIIT
This paper on sustainable urban transport attempts to overview an all-inclusive set of indicators which are taken up
by planners, authorities in order to help cities for developing an integrated and sustainable transportation system. Developing
countries like India, where unplanned urbanization and unparalleled growth in motorization have led to increased focus on
sustainable use of mass transit systems like commuter rails and bus transportation. An integrated transportation strategy is
most needed so that these modes of transport are integrated efficiently to facilitate the sustainable transportation. The vision of
planners is to ensure easy access, safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable mobility for all sections of the
society in our cities. The present transport system in most of the Indian cities is stressed under an urban environment which is
made up of different sub-systems. Hence it is obvious to understand how these sub systems perform in order to have a
sustainable mass-transit transportation network. The various modes of urban transportation – BRTS, Metro, Bicycle-sharing,
usage of CNG fuels – currently available in the city of Ahmedabad and Delhi are discussed in the paper in the context of
urban transport characteristics, public transport, and non-motorized transport. For promoting sustainable urban transport in a
holistic manner it is equally important to understand the social, economic and environmental sustainability of each of these
sub-systems.
This study examines public transport demand and requirements in 2020 for several areas in Selangor, Malaysia. The objective is to create an efficient, reliable, affordable, accessible and safe transport network. The study areas include Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Bandar Seri Putra, and Nilai3. Current transportation challenges are identified for each area. Solutions proposed include developing an underground subway and light rail system to connect the major areas and reduce traffic congestion, based on the model of Tokyo's extensive subway system. The government is urged to prioritize improving public transportation to develop a people-friendly, environmentally sustainable compact city.
The document discusses a study on public transport demand and requirements in 2020 for several areas in Selangor, Malaysia. The study aims to create an efficient transport network that is reliable, affordable, accessible, and safe. It analyzes the current transportation in areas like Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Bandar Seri Putra, and Nilai3. Issues like limited transport facilities and parking are discussed. The study proposes solutions like developing a light rail or subway system based on the model in Tokyo, and opening main stations or links to existing stations. The conclusion emphasizes developing a people-friendly, environmentally sustainable compact city by revitalizing and improving public transport.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a study on the satisfaction level of passengers of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus service. It includes an acknowledgment, executive summary, and table of contents. The introduction discusses the importance of GSRTC in Gujarat and the objectives of analyzing customer satisfaction levels. The literature review covers past studies on transportation in India and abroad. The research methodology outlines the primary objective to study customer satisfaction levels on GSRTC services and secondary objectives related to performance, infrastructure problems, and growth prospects.
DMRC is the first railway project to be registered under Clean Development Mechanism of United Nations to earn carbon credits.
The agency has earned Rs 2.4 crore from the sale of 82,000 certified emission reductions (CER) under the carbon credits scheme by the Japan Finance Carbon Ltd in 2008 and 2009.
DMRC was the first railway project in the world to be registered by the United Nations under the clean development mechanism (CDM).
A Germany-based validation organization TUV NORD which conducted an audit on behalf of UNFCCC certified in 2009 that DMRC had stopped emission of 90,004 tons of carbon dioxide from 2004 to 2007 by adoption of regenerative braking systems in the DMRC trains.
Metro Plus How can the Metro System be more effective? Case Study of Delhi MetroAlka Vikash
“…Physical solutions by themselves will not
solve social and economic problems, but
neither can economic vitality, community
stability, and environmental health be
sustained without a coherent and supportive
physical framework.
- Excerpted from Charter of the New Urbanism, www.cnu.org
India is developing world-class metro rail systems to address growing cities, populations, and traffic. While India's first metro started 25 years ago in Kolkata, development has lagged other countries due to funding and planning challenges. However, India is now expanding existing metros and building new ones in many cities. Metros can carry large numbers of passengers quickly and efficiently but require extensive planning and have high capital costs. Public-private partnerships are increasingly used to fund metro projects in India. Metros offer environmental and transportation benefits but must be integrated with other public transportation systems to maximize their effectiveness.
A CONSTRUCTION SITE HAS NUMEROUS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH IT STARTING FROM THE PRELIMINARY STAGE TO ITS FINAL STAGE.
HERE IS AN ASSESSMENT OF RISK & HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN UNDER-CONSTRUCTION METRO PROJECT WITH PICTURES & ITS DESCRIPTION
When evaluating mass transit options for Indian cities, metro rail systems are given preference over surface systems due to the belief that road-based bus systems cannot cater to the capacity requirement as much as metro systems can. In addition, metro rails are perceived to have higher levels of comfort, speed, and efficiency than bus systems.
This document provides information on rapid transit systems in India. It discusses that rapid transit consists of bus, metro, monorail and light rail systems which generally operate on exclusive rights-of-way. The first rapid transit system in India was the Kolkata Metro in 1984. Growing populations in Indian cities have led to a shift from private to public transportation with metro rail lines now present in several major cities. Delhi Metro commenced operations in 2002 and now has over 140 stations with a total length of 193 kilometers. Bus Rapid Transit systems have also been implemented in cities like Pune and Delhi to provide fast, reliable public transportation.
Apart from successful & knowledge sharing events like CSR summit & seminar on electric mobility, here is how the month of August was for us:
Interaction with government delegates like Hon. minister Mr. Gangwar, IAS metropolitan commissioner Mr. Vikram Kumar; a web-meeting with senior officials in China, an event under HR-IR committee, and a session on rooftop solar, were a few key activities.
Socio-Economic Analysis of Bus Rapid Mass Transit System( BRT) in Lahore.docxMuhammad Hussain Rana
This paper deals with the socio-economic impacts that the BRT exercises on the various aspects of society; its social well-being, economy, health, happiness, reduction in carbon emissions, time saving, growth in business, and losses in business.
This document summarizes Talking Transit VI, a workshop on integrated public transport services organized by EMBARQ India. Some key points:
- EMBARQ India has organized previous Talking Transit workshops on topics like land acquisition for depots, driver training, feeder services, and use of technology in public transport.
- Talking Transit VI focused on integrated public transport services, formalizing informal transport, and the impact of the draft Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014 on public transport.
- The workshop brought together participants from over 25 cities over two days for sessions, group activities, and field visits on improving public transport integration and safety.
India's first metro rail system was introduced in Kolkata in 1984 to address issues of traffic congestion and pollution from growing vehicle ownership. Metro systems now exist or are planned for many major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. These systems aim to shift travelers from private vehicles to more efficient public transit in order to handle rapid urbanization and population growth. While metro projects require huge initial investments, they provide environmental and transportation benefits by reducing energy use, emissions, road congestion, and travel times compared to private vehicles.
The document outlines the phases of the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro Rail Project in India. It discusses the feasibility studies conducted, the development phase where the detailed project report was prepared, and the implementation phase where physical construction began. The key points are:
- The project aims to develop metro rail lines in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar to address growing population and traffic issues.
- Phase 1 involves two metro rail lines covering a total of 41.6 km.
- Feasibility studies examined land requirements, traffic demand projections, and economic viability of the project.
- The development phase included preparing the detailed project report covering technical plans, costs, and financing options.
- Implementation began
Survey report on GSRTC customers' satisfaction. Harsh Tamakuwala
This document is a project report submitted by Harsh Tamakuwala to study customer satisfaction with Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus services. It includes an introduction to GSRTC that describes its establishment, operations, and services. It also provides background on India's transportation industry and the role of state transport corporations. The project aims to understand public perception and attitudes toward GSRTC services in Surat. It will analyze collected survey data and draw conclusions on awareness and satisfaction with GSRTC.
Legal Protection of the use of Public Transport Services in Mandau District B...ijtsrd
The community in general uses city transportation services such as Microbuses, city buses or other city transportation to facilitate activities from one place to another. By realizing the importance of the role of transportation, traffic and road transportation must be arranged in an integrated national transportation system and be able to realize the availability of transportation services that are in accordance with the level of traffic demand and orderly, convenient, fast, smooth and affordable transportation services. peoples purchasing power. According to Undang Undang Number 22 2009 Concerning Road Traffic Traffic article 2, the public principles that apply to road traffic and transportation include transparent, accountable principles, sustainable principles, participatory principles, useful principles, efficient and effective principles, balanced principles, integrated principles , and the principle of self reliance. The responsibility of business operators transporters for public transport services has been confirmed in Article 14 of Peraturan Pemerintah Number 17 of 1965 concerning the implementation of compulsory passenger accident liability which states international civil treaties concerned with accidents that occur. Asrizal | Suhadi Sukendar Situmorang "Legal Protection of the use of Public Transport Services in Mandau District - Bengkalis District" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29273.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/29273/legal-protection-of-the-use-of-public-transport-services-in-mandau-district---bengkalis-district/asrizal
The document discusses plans for a metro rail project in Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalgiri area of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed 250 km system would be built in six stages over several years and utilize two lines. Unlike other Indian metro systems, all corridors for this project would be elevated due to soil conditions in the region. Once completed, the metro is expected to significantly reduce commute times across the cities and integrate with other public transportation networks. The presentation evaluates the metro rail proposal and recommends also considering a monorail system, as monorails are a modern technology that use less energy and can run on bridges.
The document provides information about several metro systems around the world, including Moscow, Shanghai, Miami, Toronto, Delhi, Chennai, Algiers, and Cairo. It discusses key details about each system such as the year they opened, lines and stations, ridership, operational specifics, and construction approaches. The metro systems described vary in size and scope, with Moscow having the most extensive network and Shanghai seeing the highest annual ridership numbers. Funding and construction of the different metros involved government bodies and private partnerships.
The document provides details about the Kochi Metro Rail project in Kerala, India. Some key points:
- The 25.3 km Kochi Metro project will be completed in three phases, with the first phase spanning from Thripunithura to Aluva consisting of 22 stations.
- The project is a joint venture between the central and Kerala state governments, and is modeled on the metro systems in Chennai and Delhi.
- Major funding is coming from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is providing 51% of the total estimated cost of Rs. 4,427 crore.
- The metro is expected to begin operations in 2016, and will help address issues of traffic congestion
This document provides an overview of the Ahmedabad Metro Project. It discusses the history and constitution of the Metro Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA) project. The project aims to build 5 lines spanning 83 km with 53 stations to serve the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Phase 1 will feature elevated and underground sections with a designed speed of 80 km/h. Regulatory approvals are required and the project aims to be one of the most cost efficient metros implemented in India.
A study of sustainable transportation system in ahmedabad and delhiIJARIIT
This paper on sustainable urban transport attempts to overview an all-inclusive set of indicators which are taken up
by planners, authorities in order to help cities for developing an integrated and sustainable transportation system. Developing
countries like India, where unplanned urbanization and unparalleled growth in motorization have led to increased focus on
sustainable use of mass transit systems like commuter rails and bus transportation. An integrated transportation strategy is
most needed so that these modes of transport are integrated efficiently to facilitate the sustainable transportation. The vision of
planners is to ensure easy access, safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable mobility for all sections of the
society in our cities. The present transport system in most of the Indian cities is stressed under an urban environment which is
made up of different sub-systems. Hence it is obvious to understand how these sub systems perform in order to have a
sustainable mass-transit transportation network. The various modes of urban transportation – BRTS, Metro, Bicycle-sharing,
usage of CNG fuels – currently available in the city of Ahmedabad and Delhi are discussed in the paper in the context of
urban transport characteristics, public transport, and non-motorized transport. For promoting sustainable urban transport in a
holistic manner it is equally important to understand the social, economic and environmental sustainability of each of these
sub-systems.
This study examines public transport demand and requirements in 2020 for several areas in Selangor, Malaysia. The objective is to create an efficient, reliable, affordable, accessible and safe transport network. The study areas include Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Bandar Seri Putra, and Nilai3. Current transportation challenges are identified for each area. Solutions proposed include developing an underground subway and light rail system to connect the major areas and reduce traffic congestion, based on the model of Tokyo's extensive subway system. The government is urged to prioritize improving public transportation to develop a people-friendly, environmentally sustainable compact city.
The document discusses a study on public transport demand and requirements in 2020 for several areas in Selangor, Malaysia. The study aims to create an efficient transport network that is reliable, affordable, accessible, and safe. It analyzes the current transportation in areas like Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Bandar Seri Putra, and Nilai3. Issues like limited transport facilities and parking are discussed. The study proposes solutions like developing a light rail or subway system based on the model in Tokyo, and opening main stations or links to existing stations. The conclusion emphasizes developing a people-friendly, environmentally sustainable compact city by revitalizing and improving public transport.
This document provides an introduction and overview of a study on the satisfaction level of passengers of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus service. It includes an acknowledgment, executive summary, and table of contents. The introduction discusses the importance of GSRTC in Gujarat and the objectives of analyzing customer satisfaction levels. The literature review covers past studies on transportation in India and abroad. The research methodology outlines the primary objective to study customer satisfaction levels on GSRTC services and secondary objectives related to performance, infrastructure problems, and growth prospects.
DMRC is the first railway project to be registered under Clean Development Mechanism of United Nations to earn carbon credits.
The agency has earned Rs 2.4 crore from the sale of 82,000 certified emission reductions (CER) under the carbon credits scheme by the Japan Finance Carbon Ltd in 2008 and 2009.
DMRC was the first railway project in the world to be registered by the United Nations under the clean development mechanism (CDM).
A Germany-based validation organization TUV NORD which conducted an audit on behalf of UNFCCC certified in 2009 that DMRC had stopped emission of 90,004 tons of carbon dioxide from 2004 to 2007 by adoption of regenerative braking systems in the DMRC trains.
Metro Plus How can the Metro System be more effective? Case Study of Delhi MetroAlka Vikash
“…Physical solutions by themselves will not
solve social and economic problems, but
neither can economic vitality, community
stability, and environmental health be
sustained without a coherent and supportive
physical framework.
- Excerpted from Charter of the New Urbanism, www.cnu.org
India is developing world-class metro rail systems to address growing cities, populations, and traffic. While India's first metro started 25 years ago in Kolkata, development has lagged other countries due to funding and planning challenges. However, India is now expanding existing metros and building new ones in many cities. Metros can carry large numbers of passengers quickly and efficiently but require extensive planning and have high capital costs. Public-private partnerships are increasingly used to fund metro projects in India. Metros offer environmental and transportation benefits but must be integrated with other public transportation systems to maximize their effectiveness.
A CONSTRUCTION SITE HAS NUMEROUS RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH IT STARTING FROM THE PRELIMINARY STAGE TO ITS FINAL STAGE.
HERE IS AN ASSESSMENT OF RISK & HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN UNDER-CONSTRUCTION METRO PROJECT WITH PICTURES & ITS DESCRIPTION
When evaluating mass transit options for Indian cities, metro rail systems are given preference over surface systems due to the belief that road-based bus systems cannot cater to the capacity requirement as much as metro systems can. In addition, metro rails are perceived to have higher levels of comfort, speed, and efficiency than bus systems.
This document provides information on rapid transit systems in India. It discusses that rapid transit consists of bus, metro, monorail and light rail systems which generally operate on exclusive rights-of-way. The first rapid transit system in India was the Kolkata Metro in 1984. Growing populations in Indian cities have led to a shift from private to public transportation with metro rail lines now present in several major cities. Delhi Metro commenced operations in 2002 and now has over 140 stations with a total length of 193 kilometers. Bus Rapid Transit systems have also been implemented in cities like Pune and Delhi to provide fast, reliable public transportation.
Apart from successful & knowledge sharing events like CSR summit & seminar on electric mobility, here is how the month of August was for us:
Interaction with government delegates like Hon. minister Mr. Gangwar, IAS metropolitan commissioner Mr. Vikram Kumar; a web-meeting with senior officials in China, an event under HR-IR committee, and a session on rooftop solar, were a few key activities.
Socio-Economic Analysis of Bus Rapid Mass Transit System( BRT) in Lahore.docxMuhammad Hussain Rana
This paper deals with the socio-economic impacts that the BRT exercises on the various aspects of society; its social well-being, economy, health, happiness, reduction in carbon emissions, time saving, growth in business, and losses in business.
This document summarizes Talking Transit VI, a workshop on integrated public transport services organized by EMBARQ India. Some key points:
- EMBARQ India has organized previous Talking Transit workshops on topics like land acquisition for depots, driver training, feeder services, and use of technology in public transport.
- Talking Transit VI focused on integrated public transport services, formalizing informal transport, and the impact of the draft Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014 on public transport.
- The workshop brought together participants from over 25 cities over two days for sessions, group activities, and field visits on improving public transport integration and safety.
Note on T&T Issues in GM and MCGM's Initiatives and Policies_13th Jan 2015_V3Abhinav miryala
The document summarizes traffic and transportation issues in the Greater Mumbai region and initiatives by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to address these issues. Some key points:
- Greater Mumbai has a high population density and limited land area, contributing to traffic congestion issues. MCGM has implemented various infrastructure projects like the Area Traffic Control System and is developing plans like the Coastal Road Project and Comprehensive Mobility Plan.
- The Comprehensive Mobility Plan assesses transportation needs up to 2034 and recommends strategies across all modes of transport to improve mobility. This includes improving public transport, expanding road and parking infrastructure, and promoting walking and cycling.
- MCGM has also formulated
A REVIEW ON DESIGN OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN CHANDRAPUR CITY | J4RV4...Journal For Research
As we know the population of Chandrapur City has increased so far in this years and with that has increased the vehicles causing high traffic volume & rise in pollution. But the transportation system in Chandrapur City is still the same. To reduce the traffic volume & pollution, we have to study & design the new transportation system in Chandrapur City. The system would be as similar to Nagpur City with the implementation of Star City Buses. In this Study we would first compare the speed of various vehicles. Collection of population details of Chandrapur City, approximate number of vehicles running on road, collection of data with respect to Ticket fares in Nagpur City- whether it is according to Kilometers or places to be reached, calculation of Ticket Fares for Chandrapur City on the basis data collected. By all these, the best mode of transport in City can be studied. On the basis of above data collected from various respected fields, we will then proceed for the Design part of urban transport system in Chandrapur City. For Design purpose, firstly we have to mark the centre of the City, when the centre is decided; we will then select the Bus Terminus. From centre of the city, we would prefer to select the routes of the Buses. One route will be for the city side like Jatpura Gate, Pathanpura Gate. One route will be for Ballarpur going road. The other one for Mul going road, then next for Nagpur road. We could decide as many routes once we get the clear idea about all data. By getting all this details, the next step is to design the destination points of Buses. Then we have to design about the Bus bays, to reduce congestion in the particular intersections or Stops of bus. After the design also can suggest for Bus lanes. Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT system) is the main aim behind to develop transportation mode of City. The design of the Transport System can be designed with the help of various software’s like AutoCAD and Revit.
This document provides revised specifications for urban buses in India. It was created by the Urban Bus Committee established by the Ministry of Urban Development to improve standards for passenger and driver comfort, safety, fuel efficiency and emissions. The specifications cover various bus types including standard, BRT, premium, articulated and bi-articulated buses. They include requirements for bus body design, dimensions, materials, entry/exit design for accessibility, electrical systems, air conditioning and more. The goal is to help cities procure modern, standardized buses to improve public transportation.
The Prediction of Optimal Route of City Transportation Based on Passenger Occ...TELKOMNIKA JOURNAL
Currently, the existence of city transport is increasingly eliminated by private vehicles such as
cars and motorcycles. This situation is further exacerbated by the behavior of city transport drivers who are
less discipline in driving, or in picking up and dropping off their passengers. The bad behavior is partly
caused by the low level of passenger occupancy. The drivers try to search for passengers as much as
possible but often ignore the traffic rules. To overcome this problem, an optimal transport route with high
passenger potential is required. Therefore, this study investigated the optimal route of city transport based
on the passenger occupancy rate in the city of Bandung as the case study. The method employed for
determining the optimal route is Genetic algorithm combined with Ordinary Kriging method used for the
process of passenger prediction and fitness calculation. The optimal routes are those with higher
occupancy rate. The analysis results showed that the use of the Genetic algorithm with a low number of
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PMPML - Digitization of PMPML
1. Digitization of PMPML – Pune Mahanagar
Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd.
DAMINI – A real-time bus tracking app for the commuters
Dr. Meena Goyal
Professor, Indira School of Business Studies
Tathavade, New Mumbai Pune Highway, 411033
Phone no. 9860695316
Email id: meenagoyal@rediffmail.com
meena.goyal@indiraisbs.ac.in
Dr. Meena Goyal, Ph. D, from Pune University, has more than a decade experience in
teaching Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management and
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management at Post Graduate Level. She is serving as a
Professor in Indira School of Business Studies, Pune. She has been a visiting faculty for core
subjects of Finance at various reputed management institutes. A qualified Chartered
Accountant, she is active in corporate consultancy in areas of project financing and financial
decision making. She has authored the following books:
1) Direct Taxation (3 editions)
2) Strategic Financial Management
3) Accounting for managers
4) Indirect Taxation (e-book)
5) Financial Management (in process)
2. Digitization of PMPML – Pune Mahanagar
Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd.
DAMINI – A real-time bus tracking app for the commuters
Introduction:
Transportation is one of the basic necessities of life just like food, clothing, shelter and
education. We have come a long way from traditional means of surface transport like
walking, palanquins, hand-pulled rickshaws, bullock carts and horse carriages, bicycles etc.
to cars, buses, trains and metros.
While many of us are privileged enough to use our personal mode of transport for travel, a
major fraction of our country uses the public transportation systems to commute. Public
transport is of utmost importance in a country like India, which is densely populated and with
low per capita income.
Since commuter rail services are available only in the very few metropolitan cities
of Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, the public primarily
uses road transport for commutation. Buses take up over 90% of public transport in Indian
cities, and serve as a cheap and convenient mode of transport for all classes of society.
Services are mostly run by state or local government owned transport corporations.
The growing population and especially the exploding urban population needs an ever
increasing fleet of vehicles to manage travel to work, school, shopping or elsewhere. The
development of roadways while commendable, cannot keep up with the exponential growth
as we will soon run out of space within the cities and towns to build additional roads.
Moving in the right direction, government state transport corporations have introduced
various facilities like low-floor buses for the disabled and air-conditioned buses to attract
private car owners to help decongest roads. Mumbai introduced air conditioned buses in
1998. Bangalore was the first city in India to introduce Volvo B7RLE intra-city buses in
India in January 2005. Bengaluru is the first Indian city to have an air-conditioned bus stop,
located near Cubbon Park. It was built by airtel. The city of Chennai houses one of Asia's
largest bus terminus, the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus.1
3. Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRTS), although quite recent, exist in several cities including
Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Rajkot, Surat, Bhopal, and Indore.
Nevertheless, private mode of transport (cars and motorcycles) is still widely used by a
considerable chunk of commuters. Everyone is aware of the nightmarish traffic blocks
everywhere. A side effect of such high volumes of vehicles on roads is the severe traffic
congestions, pollution, health burden and lost productivity. If public transport is available
why is there a consistent increase in such private mode of transport? A key reason people
often prefer their own vehicle to commute is the poor reliability and lack of awareness of
using public transport systems.
We will present in this research paper a simple and effective solution using the BRTS in Pune
– Rainbow BRTS as an example. Digitization of information in real time for commuters can
tremendously improve the reliability and expand the user base thereby easing traffic
congestion and provide all the associated benefits.
Scope of the research paper:
The study is limited to the bus transport in Pune – PMPML
Objectives of the study:
1. Study the Public transport in Pune city and areas surrounding it, with special reference
to PMPML.
2. Propose digitization of PMPML transport system (including the existing mobile apps
of PMPML)
3. Development of a simple and highly efficient mobile app for commuters to track the
real time movement of bus.
4. Characterize the benefits associated with the usage of real-time bus tracking app.
5. Providing financial viability of the development and application of the real-time
mobile app for PMPML commuters and increased revenue for the PMPML
6. Expanding scope to additional utilities that can be added in the proposed app
7. Learning from the digitization of bus transport in other countries which are
comparable to PMPML
8. Execution of such a proposal, hurdles and other considerations.
Research Methodology:
4. The paper is primarily based on observation, primary data from commuters and secondary
data collected from the various available resources like – websites, annual reports of
PMPML, newspapers, etc.
There has been an effort put to meet the various technology firms which can get associated in
implementation of this research project. Under a signed NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Mitroz Technologies have agreed to develop the android application. The Business
consultants MSL Corporate Advisory Services have agreed to oversee financial and
marketing aspects of the research project.
The study was carried out with the help of these two entities ready to partner in the project
with PMPML authorities for its implementation if proposal is accepted. There is no objection
if PMPML implements the project on its own in a timely manner with adequate consulting
About PMPML:
The company PMPML (Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd.) came
into existence, on 19/10/2007 when the Two Transport Undertakings viz
PMT and PCMT merged. PMPML caters its Bus Services to the Puneites
and plays a vital role in providing affordable and convenient Public Transport
Service that help the people reach any nook and corner in and around PMC and PCMC area.
It is useful for different groups of people like students,
employed people, senior citizens, shoppers, people
visiting Pune city etc. PMPML Bus Service has been
serving the people on the same line of PMT, formerly
known as Pune Muncipal Transport, since last 58 years.
PMPML has a share in the City Developments as people give priority to those areas where
PMPML Buses ply while selecting their houses to settle down.2
About BRTS: (Bus Rapid Transport System)
The world's first BRT system, theRede Integrada de
Transporte inCuritiba, Brazil, was opened in 19743
. Since then
many other countries have implemented BRTS.
Pune was the first city in India to experiment with a Bus Rapid Transit system
5. Rainbow BRTS is a Bus Rapid Transit System in the twin cities of Pune and Pimpri-
Chinchwad, in Maharashtra, India. The system is operated by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan
Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). The infrastructure has been developed by the Pune
Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The
project currently envisages 113 km of dedicated bus corridors along with buses, bus stations,
terminals and intelligent transit management system.
The Rainbow BRTS project is being implemented with the financial support of Jawaharlal
Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) of the Government of India.
Additionally, specific components of the project in Pimpri-Chinchwad are being funded
under the ‘Sustainable Urban Transport Project’, which is an initiative of the Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India and is supported by The World
Bank, UNDP & GEF. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_BRTS)
PMPML started plying pilot routes in December 2006. The Hadapsar-Katraj pilot project
consisted of 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) of bus lanes along the Pune Satara Road using
airconditioned, low-floor more than 500 Volvo B7RLE buses initially on Katraj - Swargate -
Hadapsar. Most of these buses are not in service currently. The funding for the project came
from the Government of India under the Jawaharlala Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission. Total of 112 kilometres (70 mi) route was proposed for Pune BRTS. Now
regular PMPML buses ply on the Hadapsar-Katraj corridor of BRTS.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad BRTS was announced in December 2008, when eight routes covering
112 km were proposed. Construction of the first route was due to be completed within 18
months.[2]
By January 2009, 90% of construction work on an 11 km pilot route
between Nigdi and Dapodi had been completed. However, a string of disputes between
the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), civic administrators and corporators
led to the project being delayed, with corporators citing funding difficulties and problems
encountered on the similar Delhi BRTS and Pune BRTS projects as the causes.
In September 2009 it was announced to the press that, although most work had been
completed, difficulties procuring the 650 buses required to run on the system had led to the
project being indefinitely postponed. It was also found that the proposed new bus shelters had
been due to be installed on the wrong side of the road, leading to delays in their construction,
while passenger information systems had yet to be installed. The PCMC stated that this was
6. not a major issue as the shelters could be constructed quickly from prefabricated materials,
and that the vehicles would be purchased by December 2009. A month later it was revealed
that the cost of the project had overrun by 230 crore, around 50% of the total project cost. By
May 2010, funding for the completion of four BRT routes had been agreed, with the
remaining four sanctioned by the national government but not yet funded. A number of high-
rise buildings along the routes had also been approved for construction.
Both the systems were merged to form Rainbow BRTS which is currently under expansion.
BRTS at Wakad
By April 2014 two of the routes were under construction, with the first station near to
completion. The first two lines were expected to be operational by the end of March or the
beginning of April 2015.[8]
The Sangvi-Kiwale corridor (earlier named as Aundh-Ravet
corridor) was thrown open to public on 5 September 2015.4
Rainbow BRT description:5
The features of Rainbow BRT include
Buses - Over 600 special Rainbow BRT buses with doors on both sides and more
standing space, that ply smoothly and rapidly in reserved lanes
Bus stations in the BRT Lanes - Covered and provide protection from rain and sun, well
lit, have a ramp at the entrance and signage boards with information about the BRT
corridors
Tickets at stations - The ticket is to be bought at
the ticket counter inside the station before
boarding the bus. Smart Cards are proposed in
7. the next phase.(Alternate option of buying from bus conductor is also available.)
Level Boarding - The height of the bus platform and the BRT station platform are at the
Doors and Bus Interface same level. Passengers do not have to climb steps to board the
bus, a feature similar to metro rail.
Automatic Doors - Automatic doors on BRT stations and bus doors open only when the
bus is properly docked at the station
Crossings - The crossings from the footpath to the BRT stations have signals in many
locations or have speed tables so that vehicles have to slow down to allow passengers to
cross safely.
Bus Numbers, Bus Arrival and Station
Information - Information on bus arrivals
is displayed on screens at the bus stations.
Display screens and audio
announcements in buses give information
about the next stop. Route numbers
appear on LED displays on the front,
back and the left side of buses
Intelligent Transit Management System -
BRT Buses have GPS and all buses and
stations are linked with the BRTS Control
Room at Swargate which tracks bus
movement and gives feedback to drivers to
improve service.
Security and Traffic Management - Security
personnel are present at each BRT bus station. Traffic Wardens are present at signals and
crossings to help in the management of other traffic and prevent entry into dedicated bus
lanes.
About BRT prospects:6
The special features of a BRT combined with
its higher carrying capacity automatically
makes it the right choice for augmenting
8. existing public transport by also enhancing its image.
Pune’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan is a milestone in Pune’s traffic and transport planning
history and it recommends BRT as a highly effective solution for the forecasted traffic
growth. While today the Public Transport share in Pune region is abysmally low at around
15%, it will further reduce to 10% in 2031 if no concrete steps are taken. Augmentation of
PMPML service alone will only increase the share marginally, while a comprehensive BRT
network which complements regular PMPML service will cater to 60% of the modal share in
2031, making Pune comparable with other model international cities.
Statistics of PMPML buses:7,8,9,10
1) 19th October 2007 - The company, PMPML was formed (viz PMT and PCMT
merged.)
2) Currently PMPML has 1600 buses with it (including the approx. 1000 buses which
are not operating in the BRTS - and the new approx. 600 buses which are operating in
the BRTS)
3) PMPML is in process of buying 1550 new buses for its BRTS routes.
4) Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporations are giving Rs 300 crore and 200
crore respectively to PMPML for buying new vehicles.
5) Rs. 1816 crores spent on BRTS
6) BRTS in Pune initiated in 2007
7) In all 6 BRTS routes are operational in the twin city of Pune and PCMC
9. a. Katraj–Swargate–Hadapsar (Rs. 108 crores – 16 kms)
b. Vishrantwadi–Wagholi (with the link route of newly constructed
Sangamwadi–Deccan College Road) – (Rs. 38 crores – 15.2 kms)
c. Dapodi–Nigdi (not functional yet) – (Rs. 286 crores – 12 kms)
d. Aundh–Ravet – (Rs. 238 crores – 14.5 kms)
e. Nasik Phata–Wakad – (Rs. 205 crores – 8 kms)
f. Kalewadi Phata– Dehuroad – (Rs. 45 crores spent – still not functional – 10.5
kms)
Mobile applications (PMPML routes) available in Google play store currently –
10. All the apps in the list given just provide the information of bus timings related to the time-
table as displayed on the PMPML website. The time-table is not updated on a regular basis to
show the timing of the bus. There is one app ridlr 11
which is also useful but no real-time
tracking of the bus since it operates without internet. It is very much useful in train tracking
not only in Pune but also other places. The app has low user base in spite of its utility.
Brief Reviews of users of app: 12,13
Commuter-1(Dec 09, 2016): Waste of time The app did not show information about any
single route, even basic route such as bus to Shivajinagar. Everytime the app shows message
that alternate route will be available soon
Commuter-2 (Oct 30, 2016): WORST APP Earlier the buses as well as their timings was the
worst part of this company now ONE more thing is added and that is the APP which they are
saying for customer help but it convert their hope in FRUSTRATION. Please if you can't
give better then don't show it. 1. The app is not working properly. 2. Some bus routes are
missing. 3. Please try to avoid the multiple stops 4. Please make the proper TO & FROM stop
names so people could find the proper bus route. 4. ETA PART SHOULD WORK properly.
5.Please show bus time.
Commuter-3 (May 18, 2015): Good initiative, but timings are wrong. It is a good initiative,
but timings displayed are incorrect. e.g. after 1:10 pm timing for next stop is 11:57 am. This
needs to be updated as timings are the important part of this app as said in the description.
"There are lots of apps that give Bus Routes, but this is the only app that also gives TIME."
Commuter-4 (July 27, 2015): Good to start with The app is good to atleast know the next bus
timings. User reported module is good if used by many people. Although there are lot many
things which can be included like from and to place, Range of timings within which user
wants to know the buses, Via stations, multiple options if available for the routes for the same
journey. I hope the developer takes it into account during the next update. Thank you for
making this app worthwhile at the least.
Commuter-5 (Feb 05, 2014): Good app but lacks few features. When I am in bus, it does not
show my current location even though I am connected to GPS. Secondly and most
11. importantly if I know the start and end point from where I have to board and where to get
down but dont know the bus number than this app is useless. Kindly add this so people will
come to know different bus numbers also going via same route. Especially useful for new
comers in Pune.
Commuter-6 (Dec 24, 2016): What a shame If most of the features are "soon to be available"
then why to release the app? Flow should be like enter from and to station and then it should
show. All buses and options leaving on or after that time and then clicking on bus should
show route...
Commuter-7(October 14, 2016): Very Good App Thank You PMPML. Pmpml is very good
service by Pune and Pimpri-Chinchvad Corporation...but need some improvement's in buses
and staffs... It's very useful for outside students
Problms ahead if bus transport issues not resolved on war footing?
1) Increase in shift to personal transport (two-wheeler / four-wheeler) leading to traffic
congestion, lost productivity and pollution
2) Increased incidences of irresponsible driving, road rageleading to road accidents
3) Higher fuel prices due to increased demand. This results in either higher subsidy
(budget deficit) or higher prices (inflation)
4) Increase in the under-age student community drive two wheelers on road without
license an decreased usage of buses
5) Increased fare prices which will further erode user base or subsidies which will cause
local government budget deficits leading to increased taxation
6) The Pensioner’s Paradise – Pune no more a destination for elderly community leading
to decreased growth.
7) The BRTS purpose will be defeated while problem will still remain unsolved instead
of spending crores of rupees
8) tourism to eventually suffer due to dearth of good public transport (since many
tourists cannot depend or may not prefer on OLA, UBER due to myriad reasons)
9) Pune’s vision of being a SMART CITY almost impossible to achieve.
Observations:
12. 1) Though Public transport is highly used by Puneites, many still prefer personal
transport due to lack of timeliness and convenience in using Public Transport like
PMPML Bus
2) This has resulted in an increase in usage of two wheelers and four wheelers by people
leading to more of traffic congestion on roads
3) The usage of more of personal transport has led to more fuel consumption and
increase in pollution, thus more of environmental hazards.
4) It was also observed that a major proportion of the student population in Pune use
two-wheeler for commutation between their residence and education center. This has
led to many fatal accidents on roads due to irresponsible driving by many of those
students. Not to mention that many of them are riding the two wheelers without any
license or formal training
5) Bus Rapid Transit provides an integrated network of safer, faster, affordable and more
efficient public transport. However, the pending status of the construction of the
BRTS routes at most of the places have made it more of an inconvenience than
comfort
6) Commuters can experience high quality BRT stations, level boarding facility, real
time bus arrival information and voice
announcements on Rainbow BRT. Though this is
available only at few places where BRTS is
functional (that too after almost 10 long years
since 2007 since BRTS was initiated). The places
where the facility is not existing – the commuters
have to depend on the road maps or time table
provided on the bus-stop – Very limited
availability and most are outdated.
7) Dedicated lanes ensure that BRT buses are able to run efficiently and rapidly along
their routes, helping passengers reach their destinations easily. However, if any bus
fails in the process, or stuck in traffic, commuter cannot track its position. There is no
system to track the real-time position of the bus. The commuter may end up waiting
for hours
8) The mobile applications available online are an application version of the data
available on website www.pmpml.org. They have very limited use when it comes to
real time tracking.
13. 9) The routes where BRTS is not available, the commuters do not have any option other
than to wait endlessly for the bus to come, especially when lot of re-routing has taken
place due to lot of civil work going on various roads in Pune.
10) When the bus breaks-down (something very common with PMPML), the commuter in
the broken bus cannot plan his next route or bus at the non-BRTS route.
11) When the bus breaks-down, the commuter at the next bus-stop (who has least idea of
what has happened to the bus mid-way) is still waiting for the bus to come – since the
commuter does not have any LED panel to be looked for the arrival of the bus at the
non-BRTS route
12) The buses at non-BRTS routes sometimes do not even halt at the designated route,
leaving the commuters in a lurch who have been waiting since long for the bus
13) The buses often do not halt at designated bus stops due to various reasons.
Sometimes, the bus is overfull and cannot take more passengers and many other
times, when there is no other passenger to disembark from the bus at the designated
route, the bus driver ignores halting at the designated route due to sheer lack of sense
of duty.Poor commuter experience
14) The bus drivers lack accountability because of no real-time monitoring on their travel
path.
15) The Pune Smart City proposal, has not considered the real-time tracking of bus
facility14
"The public transport company's financial condition is very weak and is worsening rapidly.
We are not able to carry out preventive maintenance of buses because there is no money to
buy spares," said Pravin Ashtikar, joint managing director of the PMPML.15
My Contribution to the study:
I strongly feel that there is a need of a real-time
tracking app for PMPML bus system. Though there
are many apps available with time and route details,
still there is dearth of a real time tracking system on
the side of the commuter. The PMPML tracks the
route of the buses operating in BRTS but what about
the buses operating on other roads? Also, this tracking is on the terminal of PMPML. The
commuter can see the actual approach time of the bus at the BRTS in the LED. However, if
14. the commuter has to plan his/her journey for a route, he/she cannot do so because the time of
arrival of the busses only at the current terminal can be known in the app. To plan a complete
tour it is very important to know the real-time position of the buses en-route. Accordingly the
commuter can decide whether to wait for a direct bus or complete his journey in breaks.
Another utility which can be very useful to the commuter is the capacity utilization of the
bus. If the commuter knows that the bus is full beyond a particular capacity (which will
generally happen in a populated city like Pune, especially during the peak hours) then he or
she can decide to wait for the next bus which may be just few minutes away and
comparatively empty. This will give a comfortable journey to the commuter. Commuters
generally try to get in the first available bus which is overfull thinking that the next bus
would be much away or in same condition. As we can see in the app of UF, the bus capacity
utilized is clearly visible in the app.
The development of such an application for PMPML was even discussed with technology
experts from Mitroz Technologies
A suitable name was also decided for the app ‘DAMINI’
‘DAMINI’ means lightning. So with the speed of lightning the information would be
available to the commuters. Thus, making their journey safe, comfortable and rapid in real
sense.
A similar app is available in US – NJ –
New Jersey
(http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/home.jsp)
Bus map
15. Close view of the route: When the cursor is taken on the bus, it gives the exact information
about the bus and its destination.
Another screen shot of real-time tracking of bus in the NJ transit app
16. Image of real-time tracking of bus
This can also be used to provide any service alerts to public which is helpful to them for
planning their travel.16
17. Announcements available at another app in University of Florida (Florida has a major
percentage of student population using public transport)
Challenges in development and implementation of App Damini:
Technical challenges:
1. The language to be used for the DAMINI app development (JAVA, HTML 5, etc)
18. 2. Platform selection – Android, iOS, etc. Cloud based app development platfroms.
3. Ability of the app to integrate and synchronize with different mobile devices with
similar data and features.
4. Security issue of app
5. Availability of Internet for the commuter
6. App user experience has to be enhanced to make it usable
7. Integration of vast information related to the bus routes and bus numbers
8. Advertising within app – to make the DAMINI project financially viable, it will need
to run the advertisement on the app. Integration of advertising in text, image or video
form with the app
Possible solution: The technical challenges can be handled with ease with the help of
efficient and talented technology partners, who have handled transportation related apps in
past. Such apps are commonly available in many big cities across the world and can serve as
a role model to develop DAMINI
Financial Challenges:
1. The installation of GPS in all the buses of PMPML (approximately 1600 buses
currently) would be an expensive affair. The GPS device will cost anything between
Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 per device. So for 1600 buses it would be Rs. 192-240 lakhs
2. The software development will cost around Rs. 3 lakh (as discussed with technology
partner Mitroz Technologies)
3. The app development will not be a one-time activity. It is going to require continuous
upgradation and support which will involve hiring of a complete team of software and
hardware technicians
Financial viability: The required investment of Rs. 2 crores - Rs. 3 crores in the project
is miniscule compared to the Rs. 1800 crores already spent by PMPML on the BRTS
project. If the PMPML authorities permit, MSL Corporate Advisory (Project Partner) is
willing to partner and arrange for venture capital to implement the solution. The
advertisements run on the app would be a good revenue generating source to keep the app
financially viable. Commuters who do not need the advertisement can go for the paid
versionwith a one time nominal price of say Rs. 50
System Challenges:
19. 1. The red-tapism and hierarchy in the PMPML is quite infamous. Though the PMPML
is a separate entity from PMC and PCMC, it has the same work culture which existed
in the old system. This restricts early implementation of many things
2. There may be some resistance from the PMPML employees as the proposed solution
makes the system efficient and accountable.
3. The app requires usage of smart phones
Possible Solution: Partnering with an external firm could make the implementation more
efficient rather than PMPML taking up the task. Of course PMPML support is needed but the
relevant technical experts can be appropriately involved. Making it an open and transparent
process could also speed up the task. A major portion of bus commuters are using smart
phones which makes the implementation of the app easy. Additionally, PMPML is planning
to introduce free Wi-Fi on the bus stops, which will further help the commuters.. The profit
generated from advertisement revenue could be another source of income for PMPML, which
should help in coping with their losses. The proposal could be introduced in phases covering
the most populous routes first and expanding to others eventually. This may also control the
costs and allow to adapt based on initial rollout.
Jagtap told reporters that installation of GPS in buses would involve a cost of Rs 2.17 crore.
“The gadgets would be installed in the buses so that their movement can be tracked from the
centralised control room, which is being set up at the PMPML headquarters in Swargate. In
case of breakdowns, it would help PMPML to rush repair vehicles to the spot,” 17
Future Plans of PMPML: 18
Introduction of mobility card and pre-paid cards for commuters.
1. Providing free Wi-Fi to commuters at 560 bus stops
2. Installation of GPS in all buses to track their movement and provide support in case of
break down.
3. Timely completion of BRTS routes which are in process
Concluding Paragraph:
DAMINI would serve as a real-time tracking app for the commuters, which would be cost
efficient, easy to operate and helpful in planning travel to a great extent. I suppose with the
wave of demonetization and digitization, more and more people in India have become tech
20. savvy helping in successful implementation of DAMINI. This is a vanilla proposition which
will be improvised and flavored with more utilities as the project development phase starts. It
is high time, that we become responsible towards our environment and society. Less vehicles,
less traffic, less pollution, less accidents with more usage of a comfortable and convenient
public transport. DAMINI would help us in achieving the objective of being a ‘SMART
PUNE’
Further Research Prospects:
1. Track the financial progress of PMPML revenues
2. Increase or decrease in the number of commuters of PMPML after implementation of
‘DAMINI’
3. Learnings from the project and opportunities in other relevant public sector areas
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