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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
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Registered Vehicles, 1980-2011(lakhs)
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Source(s): Karnataka RTO
Transport in Bangalore
Public Transport42%
Auto11%
Car9%
2-Wheel
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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
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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