planned brt; opportunities, challenges and the way foward
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Planned BRT; Opportunities,
Challenges and the Way
Forward
Kwadwo Antwi, Ghana Urban Transport Project
Centre for Urban Transportation
Clean Fuel for Public Transport; Holiday Inn
Urban Mobility Problem
State of Public Transport Today
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Kaneshie
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Tetteh Quarshie
Before Interchange
After Interchange
Urban Transport Problem Car population is likely to increase five folds in 15 – 20 years More than 70% of major roads in Accra are congested (DHV 2004) Inadequate Arterial Network Capacity Reducing Air Quality and Increasing Emission of GHG Gases
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Reducing Air Quality and Increasing Emission of GHG Gases
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Public Transport Operation Vehicles are Old, Badly Maintained and of low capacity
Long Waiting and Travel Time & Unscheduled Services
Poor Quality Terminals and Bus Stops
Limited Government Regulation, Market Controlled by Unions
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Urban Demography Problem
Population in GAMA will double in 15 - 20 years
Population Density Reducing
Urban Sprawl is Continuing
Improving Economic Wellbeing 17
Road Space Usage Bus & Trotro Carry 70% of Person Trips but Utilize only 30% of Road Space
Passengers carried
49,600 (inbound)
Car, 14%
Trotro, 53% Med Truck,
1%
Bus, 15%
Motor-cycle,
0%
Bicycle, 0%
LDV, 4%
Heavy Truck,
0%
Other, 0%
Taxi, 12%
Road space usage
Car, 33%
Trotro, 25%
Taxi, 22%
Other, 0%
Heavy Truck,
1%
LDV, 8%
Bicycle, 0%
Motor-cycle,
1%
Bus, 7%
Med Truck,
3%
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Possible Solutions to Traffic
Congestion
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Suggested Solutions
Expand Road Networks (infrastructure)
Spread Business/Economic Activity
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Best Solution
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Best Solution
Manage Existing Road Space
Direct Gov’t Investment in Public Transport to strengthen regulations and enhance operations
Promote Non Motorized Transport
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Possible Interventions
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Interventions
Monorail
Tram
Underground Rail
Water/Marine Transport
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
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The Best Most Cost Effective Option with Guaranteed Maximum Impact is the
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
System 26
WHY BRT
• BRT emulates all the characteristics of a modern rail-based mass transit system
• Achieved at only a fraction of the cost of constructing the rail-based system.
27 Improving Urban Mobility
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System
A Brief Description
BRT is a
A bus based mass transit system
that delivers
fast, comfortable,
Reliable, safe
and cost effective
urban mobility
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BRT Provides
•Exclusive right-of-way lanes
•Scheduled Bus Services
•Intelligent Systems
•Excellence in customer service,
BRT Emulates
The performance and characteristics of a modern rail-based transit system but
at a fraction of the cost.
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BRT utilizes
Rubber-tyred vehicles which may be standard buses or specialized purpose-built vehicles
BRT Provides
rapid boarding and alighting for passengers
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BRT Provides Stations that are
Attractive, enclosed, comfortable, safe and easily accessible
These usually incorporate
pre-board fare collection and fare verification systems that ensures short dwell times at stations
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BRT Provides
Clear route maps, signage, and real-time information displays
Digital technology to improve convenience, speed, safety and reliability
Excellence in marketing and customer service
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Policy Vision
An affordable, safe and efficient urban transportation system that supports the overall development and competitiveness of the urban area
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Government Policy
80% of all trips in the Urban Area should be done through public Mass Transit Systems
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Construction of Pilot BRT Corridor from Kasoa - Accra
A Central Control Traffic Signal
Management System is Completed for Accra and Kumasi
Ongoing Pilot BRT Project –
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LOT 1 • Expansion of Odaw Bridge
•Construction of a Flyover the railway line
all on the Graphic Road
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Graphic Road Flyover
Artist’s impression
Graphic Road Flyover
Artist’s impression
Odaw Bridge Expansion
Artist’s impression
LOT 2
Construction of Bus Ways
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Kaneshie – Overhead View
Artist’s impression
Kaneshie-Ground View
Artist’s impression
Kaneshie BRT Bus Stop
Artist’s impression
LOT 3
Depot, Terminals & Bus Stops
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Artist’s impression
Proposed Design for Kasoa Terminal
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Proposed Design for Okaishie Loop
Artist’s impression
OPPORTUNITIES
• Improved public transport system
• Job creation
• …Clean air
• Improved health
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CHALLENGES
• Political Will/Commitment • Funding • Appropriate regulations and institutions • Enforcement • Safeguards • Integration of BRT in new road
developments • Large stakeholders with diverse interests • Operators support and compliance
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ACCRA BRT LOGO
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED BUS DESIGN
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED TICKET DESIGN
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED UNIFORM DESIGN
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED MASCOT & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED MERCHANDISE DESIGN
ACCRA BRT PROPOSED BUS STOP DESIGN
BOGOTA
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TransMilenio ,Bogota, Colombia 59
Before After
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LAGOS
Success Factors 1) Political Leadership
2) Legal Framework
3) Institutional Capacity
4) Adequate Funding
5) Clearly Communicated
Vision, Goals and
Objectives
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THIS = THAT
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BRT 1: Guggisberg Ave.
BRT 2: Winneba / Graphic Rd
BRT 3: Nsawam Road
BRT 4: Liberation Rd / Independence Ave
BRT 5: Ring Road
BRT 6: Motorway Extenssion
BRT 7: Accra - Tema
BRT 8: Nima / Kanda Highway
CBD / Ministries Circulation system
Dotted lines = high capacity feeder routes
The Accra BRT Pilot Route
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The Pilot Route • 12 Service Routes • Origin Terminals at Kasoa, Gbawe, Awoshie, Santa Maria,
Darkuman • Destinations: Kaneshie, UTC, TUC, KN Circle
• Peak Hour Passenger • 16,000 in one direction
• Buses • 200 Buses at peak
location in peak hour • Stations • Required at origins and
destinations • Land Acquisition an
Issue
Thank You
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