LETS TAKE THE BUS!

The Transportation Problem

1 % of world vehicle population10 % of fatal injuries

“Traffic crashes could become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030 without intervention.” (World Research

Institute 2015).

WHAT WE DID IN COPENHAGEN Difference in the urban challenges

Challenges for Copenhagen

Challenges for Delhi

Bus Transportation Problems for India PROBLEM:

NOT SAFE + NOT CONVENIENT = NOT ATTRACTIVE

Understanding of the Issues

Standard Issues faced ● Own on an average two to three cars● No/Very less AC Buses● Does match their status symbol● Have to walk average of two to three kilometer

to reach a bus stop (connectivity issue)● Have to change over multiple times● Poorly maintained infrastructure● Buses are not comfortable● Not reliable (Time= Money)● Low frequency

Research Methodology- Stakeholder mapping

- Field research Ghaziabad old bus stop. 45 min interview with Harinder Singh (chalak).

Visit to BRT in Delhi – Observations

Interview with Mr. Rakesh Katyal from Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd.

- Desk research

- Lectures on Traffic Management Systems, Accessibility etc.

Target Segment

Major Stakeholders for Bus Transportation in Delhi

Transport Ministry

DTCDelhi Transport

Corporation

DIMTS Delhi Integrated

Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd.

DTIDC

Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development

Corporation Ltd.

UTTIPECUnified Traffic And

Transportation Infrastructure

Under Delhi Government

Manage the Green and Red Busses

Manage the privately licensed Orange Busses

Manage the Signage and Advt. at Bus Stops

Manage the unified planning

Main challenges to Delhi urban bus transportation

1. Missing link between urban planning and transportation planning. Both happen without much alignment. Certain areas are developed without sound transportation access. Many transport infrastructure improvements are pursued without considering future needs, even existing simultaneous urbanisation trends or city development plans

2. More public resistance to bus service expansions than subsurface modes like metro. As buses present competition to other road users such as cars and motorcycles, addition of new lines and extension of existing ones are met by public outcry even though they actually contribute to reducing congestion by requiring much less space per passenger than cars

3. Strong cultural bias towards convenient door to door transport. People are reluctant to walk even short distances and much rather use their private car which takes them straight from the starting point to their destination without walking to bus stop and/or changing modes

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4. Little or no integration of different modes of public transport. Lack of aligned circulation plan for passengers changing modes, need for multiple tickets when changing modes

5. Insufficient government effort to tackle private vehicle parking issues in Delhi. People regularly park cars illegally in public spaces and violations are often not prosecuted as many rules are systematically not being enforced. Illegal parking is not only obstructing the way of many buses and keeps them from operating on time and serving bus stops as desired, it also allows private car owners to use their vehicles in an unsustainable manner without paying the price

6. Bus operations are not carried out according to guide lines. Sometimes Bus drivers are not stopping at the designated stops, deviating from routes and over speed

Main challenges to Delhi urban bus transportation

The 3P Plan

Convenience Reliability Popularity

Improve:

The Good News! – Starting point The Infrastructure Exists! At least to an extent.

Modern Busses Upgraded Bus Stands Busses are equipped with GPS and CCTV*

App exists for Bus Information**

*CCTV under implementation **App Name: Next Bus Delhi & PoochO

Solutions to Problems through Big Data and TechnologyConvenience Improve Bus stop locations and Bus Stop

infrastructure

Rerouting of Bus routes using big data

Ticket integration – Having a single card for all means of transport – Will be able to track movement of people like we can in the Metro

Easy access to route and timetable information – Provide detailed maps at bus stops

Improve the App UI

Solutions to Problems through Big Data and TechnologyReliability Provide Real Time Data regarding Estimated Time of Arrival at the Bus Stop as well as on the

App – Nothing makes it more reliable and also help to gain users trust

Provide tracking of Buses on the App

Use of static data of GPS on Buses and use of Big Data to judge from information regarding traffic conditions the correct estimated arrival times

Solutions to Problems through Big Data and TechnologyPopularity It needs to be advertised that buses are the

closest means of public transport that provide almost door to door transport

There need to be better advt. campaigns through radio, print and hoardings regarding the pros of Bus usage

Make Bus stops centres for information regarding the neighbouring areas – Maps

Get endorsements from influential politicians and actors

Standard Modern Bus Stands

Other Key Ways to Promote the use of Bus and Public Transport Example of Nudging at Metro

Stations

Announcements inside Buses

SAFETY!

MINDSET! Changing Attitudes

Example: Make School bus or cycle for children staying nearby, compulsory for all students and graduates

Thank You!