An Integrated Transport Systems Approach to Solving Bangalore’s Mobility Problems

PN Sreenivasachary, IASPrincipal Secretary - Transport Department

Government of Karnataka

March 10, 2014

Bangalore City Context

• 3rd largest city

• 5th largest agglomeration

• Pop: 9.6 Million

• Density:7,600/sq.km.

• 47% Decadal Growth (2001-2011)

Bangalore

Bangalore in 2001

Bangalore in 2011

Rapid Motorisation19

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Source(s): Karnataka RTO

Transport in Bangalore

Public Transport42%

Auto11%

Car9%

2-Wheel

ers38%

Motorised Trips - Modal Split (2011)

Sources: Bangalore Mobility Indicators 2011

What Transport Initiatives are underway?

Namma Metro

Namma Metro

BMTC Service Improvements

6,472 Buses (688 AC, 5655 Ordinary)

4.9 Million Passengers Daily

2,398 Routes

Source(s): BMTC, Urban Mobility Indicators 2013

52% of Motorised Trips

BMTC: The BIG Bus NetworkThe BIG Bus Network is a

Connective Grid of

Very High Frequency, Direction-Oriented services along Main

Roads

BIG

=

Bangalore Intra-city Grid

BMTC: The Big Bus Network

BMTC: Feeder ServicesLocalities which lie off

of main roads are served with high frequency

feeder services

i.e. Feeder services will connect localities to the

BIG Bus Network

BMTC: Feeder Services

BMTC: BIG Bus Network + Feeders

Old Airport Road

Sarjapur Road

Hosur RoadBanerghatta RoadKanakpura

Road

Old Madras Road

Mysore Road

MagadiRoad

TumkurRoad

Bellary Road

Tannery Road

Hennur Road

• User Information Systems: Website, Journey Planner, Helpline

• Infrastructure: Traffic & Transit Management Centres (TTMCs)

• Security & Safety: CCTVs,

• Electronic Ticketing Machines

• Other IT: Scheduling / HR / Maintenance Software

BMTC: Other Initiatives

Non-Motorised Transport Infrastructure

NMT Improvement Plans

Implemented

Approved

Planning

Malleswaram

Jayanagar

Madivala

HSRLayout

Koramangala

Indiranagar

RT Nagar

RMV II stage

• Peripheral Ring Road

• Elevated corridors in the city (Hebbal – Airport, Chalukya Circle – BEL Circle)

• Grade separation (Outer Ring Road, Arterial Roads)

Road Infrastructure

• There are significant initiatives underway to improve the scale and quality of Public Transport

• Non-Motorised Transport is also receiving attention – although this needs to be intensified

• However, there also continues to be a heavy emphasis on road infrastructure, especially elevated corridors and grade separators in the city centre

Summary

What does Bangalore need to ensure a

Sustainable Transport Future?

Increasing the supply of Mass Transit

42.3 KM Planned(Phase I)

Apr 2007 – Dec 2013

~7 Years

Only 16 Km Operational

Increasing the supply of Mass Transit

25.65 KM(Phase I)

Oct 2007 – Dec 2009

~2 Years

68 KM Operational in7 years

Multimodal Integration

Multimodal Integration

Improved Pedestrian Environments

Promotion of Non-Motorised Transport

Correct pricing of Private Vehicle Use

Correct pricing of Private Vehicle Use

• A strong focus on improving the scale and quality of public transport

• Improving non-motorised transport environments

• Ensuring that policies, pricing and investments do not needlessly promote private vehicle use

• Ensuring city planning and urban development also promotes sustainable transport use

Summary: What Bangalore Needs