Implementation of BRTS in Madurai City

Implementation of BRTS in Madurai City

V. Prakash C. Raghul Aravind

PG Student PG Student

Dept Of Civil Engg Dept Of Civil Engg

K.L.N College Of Information technology K.L.N College Of Information technology Madurai, India Madurai, India

K. Ramesh P. Jagadeesh

UG Student UG Student

Dept of Civil Engg Dept of Civil Engg

Vaigai College of Engineering Vaigai College of Engineering Madurai, India Madurai, India

Under the Guidance Of A.K.Anbarasan M.E Assistant Professor Dept of Civil Engg

Vaigai College of Engineering Madurai, India

Abstract – BusRapid Transit System (BRTS) is the Safe, Economical, Rapid, Convenient & New concept of Public transport in Indian scenario perhaps in India there are more than 150 series of BRTS was running successfully world wide the few examples are Bogota, Beijing, etc, Ahmadabad (India) is also a successful example of BRTS. Population wise India is the second largest country & fastest growing economy of the In spite of numerous measures, the mass transportation facilities havent controlled the rising traffic rate. Also the upcoming METRO network in the city does not have an efficient feeder network. Madurai is the second largest city in tamilnadu, this city is more congested in peak hours, So travelling time in peak hours are high .So the BRTS are implemented in the city.

INTRODUCTION

Most of the million plus cities are faced with serious problem of congestion and pollution. They are looking for cost effective, efficient and sustainable means of public transport solutions. BRTS is increasingly being recognized as amongst most effective solution for providing a cost effective and high quality public transport service in urban areas for both the developed andthe developing countries.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a bus-based mass transit system. true BRT system generally has specialized design, services and infrastructure to improve system quality and remove the typical causes of bus delay. BRT systems can easily be customized to community needs and incorporate state-of-the- art,low-cost technologies that Result in more passengers and less congestion. BRTS basically consists of segregated lanes dedicated exclusively to these buses. The outermost or the innermost lanes can be reserved for the system.

AIM

It should be a high quality public transportation system oriented to the users that offer FAST, COMFORT and LOW CARBON MOBILITY, EASILY ASSESIBLE by

the public.

OBJECTIVE

BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRTS) which should

be,

• Fast

• Comfortable

• Safe

• Reliable

• Affordable

• Environment friendly

  CHARACTERISTICS OF BRTS

  As we look at the length, area and population of cities, there is increases in the type of BRT and level of BRT changes from a basic bus service to a Full BRT service. The other factors that affect the type of BRT system may include local preferences and culture, population density, distribution of trips, climate, geography, topography, available financial resources, local technical capacity.

  NEED FOR BRTS

  The basic premise on which public transport is based is that if the road seems too narrow with high volumes of traffic, there is a case for public transport. The higher the volume of traffic on a road, the stronger is the case for public transport. . A new, faster & cost efficient system is required for quality conscious groups, over & above the existing low

  quality bus network. BRTS fulfills these requirements & is perhaps, the only available alternative.

  ADVANTAGES OF BRTS

• BRT having more flexibility than Light Rail

• Bus Rapid Transit routes can also be adjusted and rerouted over time to serve new development

Bus Rapid Transit can respond to changes in employment, landuse, and community patterns.

On the other hand, Light Rail Transit lines are fixed and cannot easily change to adjust to new patterns of housing and employment.

Compared to other mass transit alternatives, the BRT is by far the most cost-effective means of providing rapid transit serviceabout 1020 percent of the cost of light rail and 110 percent of Metro.

DEFINITION OF BRTS

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-quality bus- based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective services at metro-level capacities. It does this through the provision of dedicated lanes, with bus ways and iconicstations typically aligned to the center of the road, off-board fare collection, and fast and frequent operations.

HISTORY OF BRTS

The first BRT system in the world was the implemented in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1974. Most of the elements that have become associated with BRT were innovations first suggested by Curitiba Mayor Architect Jaime Lerner . Initially just dedicated bus lanes in the center of major arterial roads, in 1980 the Curitiba system added a feeder bus network and inter- zone connections, and in 1992 introduced off-board fare collection, enclosed stations, and platform-level boarding. Other systems made further innovations, including platooning (three buses entering and leaving bus stops and traffic signals at once) in Porto Alegre, and passing lanes and express service in São Paulo US BRT began in 1977, with Pittsburgh South Busway, operating on 4.3 miles of exclusive lanes. Its success led to the 1983 Martin Luther King Jr. East Bus way a fuller BRT deployment including a dedicated bus way, traffic signal preemption , and peak service headway as low as two minutes.

MAIN FEATURES OF BRTS

BRT systems normally include most of the following features:

• Dedicated lanes

• Bus Way Alignment

• Off board Fare Collection

• Intersection Treatment

• Plat form level boarding

  ADDITONAL FEATURES FOR BRTS

  • High Capacity Vehicle

  • Quality Stations

  • Prominent brand (or) Identity

    ELEMENTS FOR BRTS

  • BRT is tailored to each unique corridor

  • BRT can be implemented incrementally

    BRTS	MRTS
    1.Not crowded	1 crowded
    2.Separate route	2 . Common route
    3.No Traffic	3. Traffic
    4.Time Management	4.No Time Management
    5.Possibilities of Accident is less	5. Possibilities of Accident are more.
    6.No intersection of other vehicles	6. Intersection of other vehicles
    7.Plays a role in development of the country	7. Plays a normal role in country.

    SCOPE OF BRTS COMPARISION FOR BRTS AND MRTS

    BRTS MRTS

    REASON FOR IMPLEMENTING BRTS

    Shortest trip time

    Short wait

    Easy to use

    Comfortable

    Integrated

    Distinctive

    Low environmental impacts

    Incremental development

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR BRTS

• BRTS

• Automated vehicle location system (AVLS )

• Fleet management system (FMS )

• Passenger announcement and passenger Information System (PA & PS)

• Fare collection System (FCS)

  PRE FEASIBILITY FOR BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (BRTS) FOR MADURAI

  Madurai is a major city and cultural headquarters in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It is the secondlargest city in Tamil Nadu and connects the southern districts to northern districts in Tamil Nadu, and is also the major transport city in Tamil Nadu. The city covers an area of 242.97 km2 and had a population of 1,017,865 in 2011. Modes of transport in Madurai include road, rail and air. Madurai faces increasing daily traffic problems, so master plans have been prepared to reduce the city traffic and traffic problems in suburbs. Day by day Madurai city faces more traffic problems. It is the one of the important traffic circles in Tamil Nadu.The other major mode of local transportation in Madurai is the city bus. People travel from one part of the city to the other by city buses only. During peak hours, like in the morning and the evening, the buses are quite crowded. Being one of the most important means of public transport, you will find a lot of rush in the buses during the festivals. The other options available are Town buses and suburban buses, connecting the nearby places. Madurai has five bus stands to cater to the needs of the people

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  OVER ALL TRAFFIC SURVEY DATA IN MADURAI CITY

  ELEVATED CORRIDOR DESIGN FROM THAMUKKAM

  TO CORPORATION OFFICE

  CONCLUSION

  From this project we come to the traffic problems faced all over the world and also come to know about basic and advanced techniques transport systems in world. We know about existing system which is been adopted. We studied and analysed about the traffic congestions, mode of transportation existing in Madurai. We collected data about PLY data of buses, Number of buses, existing routes, and type of buses from Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation. We got information about the Road systems and upcoming road plans from Highway Department. We studied about the Elevated Corridor which is an upcoming project in Madurai. By analysing these datas, we come to conclude that implementing BRTS in Elevated Corridor in

  Madurai has many merits and essential.

  PUBLIC OPINION FOR BRTS

  OPINION FROM TRAFFIC OFFICIAL

  COLLECT THE VEHICLE TRAFFIC SURVEY IN PERIYAR BUS STAND SIGNAL

  BRT STATIONS IN MADURAI CITY

  FINAL SURVEY ABOUT

  BRTS

  5

  REQUIRED

  20

  75

  NOT

  REQUIRED

  NO

  COMMENTS

  FINAL REPORT FOR BRTS

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