The document discusses sustainable transportation and provides details about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in India. It describes the key features of successful BRT systems, using the examples of the Ahmedabad and Pimpri-Chinchwad BRT networks. The Ahmedabad BRT was the first in India and has been recognized as a successful project, carrying over 35,000 daily passengers in a sustainable way by limiting emissions and improving pedestrian infrastructure. Essential features for effective BRT identified include adequate road width, limited intersections, exclusive bus bays, and proximity of stations to pedestrian crossings and trip generators.

1. SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRAVEL SHUBHRANEEL AICH | 10ID60R15

2. METHODOLOGY

3. SUSTAINABILITY As articulated by the Brundtland Commission , Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without sacrificing the ability of future generations to do the same . These ‘needs’ are now widely accepted to include goals related to economic development, social and human development, and environmental and ecological health. In the context of natural resource policy, sustainability would mean limiting depletion of resources to the rate at which they can be replenished, or alternatives can be identified.

4. URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

7. ACHIEVING SUSTAINABILITY IN TRANSPORT

12. To provide a genuine alternative to the car , public transport systems must deliver better service at lower costs than conventional transit. This can be achieved by systems of small, lightweight, automatically controlled vehicles operating between off-line stations in a network of interconnected, small, low-cost, exclusive guide ways. • Small, fully automated electric vehicles • Small guide ways that can be elevated above ground, at or near ground, or underground. • Vehicles available for use by individuals singly, or in small groups travelling together by choice. • Vehicles able to use all guide ways and stations on a fully connected PRT network. • A direct origin-to-destination service, without need to transfer or stop at intervening stations • A service available on demand rather than on fixed schedules. CHARACTERISTICS:

13. • PRT makes efficient use of electrical energy due to the absence of intermediary stops and starts, high efficiency of electric motors, and partial recovery of energy during braking. PRT is independent of fossil fuels. • PRT has zero tailpipe emissions. • PRT is safe . Full automation removes the most frequent cause of accidents • PRT provides a taxi-like service . This is attractive to current public transport users, and also to a large portion of car drivers • PRT is easy to access and use. • PRT is affordable : The capital costs of PRT are governed by the economies of mass production. • PRT's low costs make it affordable in districts poorly served by conventional mass transit, which can enjoy enhanced patronage as PRT users transfer to regional rail. ADVANTAGES:

16. The BRTS of Ahmedabad was the first of its kind in India and despite of its many criticisms, it has been recognized as a successful project. This years Sustainable Transport Award nominees demonstrate the relevance of the developing world in the fight against climate change while improving citizens quality of life and enhancing their international competitiveness. Ahmedabad BRTS happened to be the only mass transit system from India that was nominated for this award which was to be conferred in Washington DC in the US. Last year, this award was given to New York for its transportation system. BRTS presently runs along the following routes : 1.R.T.O to Kankaria Lake 2. Kankaria Lake - Maninagar Railway Station - Kankaria Telephone Exchange 3. Dani Limbda to Narol 4. Narol - Soni ni Chal BRTS AHMEDABAD

22. PIMPRI-CHINCHWAD – BRTS Pimpri – Chinchwad is a city in the Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra . It consists of the twin towns of Pimpri and Chinch wad which are governed by a common municipal body (the Pimpri- Chinchwad Municipal Corporation or PCMC). It is located to the North-West of Pune and is well connected to the Pune city proper via the Old Pune-Mumbai Highway Pimpri-Chinchwad is a major industrial hub and hosts one of the biggest industrial zones in Asia . The industrial estates in the city were established by the MIDC . The city is home to the Indian operations of major automobile companies like Premier Limited , Mahindra Navistar, Bajaj Auto , BEL Optronic Devices Ltd , TATA Motors (formerly TELCO), Kinetic Engineering , Force Motors (formerly Bajaj Tempo) and DaimlerChrysler .

23. NASHIK PHATA RESIDENTIAL ORIGIN INDUSTRIAL AREA DESTINATION CITY CORE DESTINATION RESIDENTIAL ORIGIN NIGDI DAPODI WAKAD

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