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The New York Times
Thomas Bassett
Andrea Marpillero-Colomina
Mobility Networks in the Americas: Local Politics and Cultural Paradigms
Tuesdays at APA - ChicagoMarch 13, 2012
ECPA
Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
http://ecpaplanning.org/http://ecpaplanning.ning.com/
MOBILITY ISSUESIN THE AMERICAS
rapid urbanization » no infrastructure planning
no public investment in mobility infrastructure
corruption
The City Fix
METHODOLOGY
in-depth interviews
historical research
examination of statistical data
INTERVIEWS planners government academics bus operators officials
HISTORICAL RESEARCH political urban transit socio-cultural
DATA
population ridership impacts approval
INTERVIEWS planners government academics bus operators officials
HISTORICAL RESEARCH political urban transit socio-cultural
DATA
population ridership impacts approval
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CURITIBA-1974
low-cost
exclusive right-of-way
prepaid fare
coordinated entry/exit
Bogotá - 2000
population ≈ 8 million
vehicle trips per day - 10 million
BOGOTA - 2000
Population = 8 million
10 million vehicle trips per day
6 million of these on public transport
ITDP
ITDP
All photos: ITDP
AFTER TRANSMILENIO
BEFORE TRANSMILENIO
TRANSMILENIO
two part system
segregated trunk lines
free feeder buses
Phase IPhase I
Phase IIPhase II
Feeder RoutesFeeder Routes
Source: ITDP
FEEDER BUSES
access to informal settlements
poor road infrastructure
smaller buses navigate easily
ITDP
FINANCING
government builds infrastructure
operations privately contracted
operational costs covered entirely by fare collection
max 70% national government (World Bank Loan)
30%+ local government
50% Municipal gas tax
trunk corridors
stations
pedestrian bridges
public space
main stations and depots
control center
NEGOTIATIONS
flotas fear revenue loss
flota operators » bus drivers
flotas remain primary mode
IMPROVEMENTS
public parks
libraries
integrate with bike lane
network
private commercial
development
BRT expanded to other
large cities
funding structure:
- 70% national government
- 30% local government
EXPANSION
Megabús
assumes 46% of transit
demand
PEREIRA - 2006
Dosquebradas
Cuba
Pereira
interchangesstations
feeder bustrunk bus
Megabus SA
Photos: Megabus SA
IMPROVEMENTS
design for 1 way streets
sank utility lines
run-off mitigation
tie-in beautification
PEREIRA TERMINUS
roof is public space
community gathering spot
supports local commerce
encourages mobility
Mio
assumes 94% of transit
demand
connection planned to
cable car system
CALI - 2009
METROCALI, SA
METROCALI, SA
METROCALI, SA
Metroplus
to assume 60% of
transit demand (with
metro)
MEDELLÍN - 2011
METROPLUS, SA
METROPLUS, SA
under construction
Planned integration with
Metro
Evidence of resident
displacement
MEDELLÍN - 2009
metro
metrocable
PRE-EXISTING TRANSIT
Metroplus, SA
tied with public amenities
navigates steep terrain
connectivity for poor
communities
METROCABLE
severe overcrowding
higher bus frequency inhibited
metro construction planned
BACKLASH IN BOGOTA
NYC MTA
“Select Bus Service” – 2008 pilot
two phases currently operational
partial implementation of BRT
NEW YORK - 2008
bus lanes
pre-payment
stations
branding
bus priority
passenger information
FEATURES
Graphics: The New York Times
34th Street redesign demanded
COMMUNITY OPPOSITION
NYC DOT
34th Street redesign demanded
B44 rejected by community board
COMMUNITY OPPOSITION
Our Town
Streetsblog
opposition
enforcement
clarity
CHALLENGES
Streetsblog
defensive
preemptive
PUBLICITY
population = 6 million
military dictatorship until 1990
neoliberal development policies
complex national government structure
SANTIAGO, CHILE
Roadlesstravelled.com
created to regulate buses, formalize system
modeled after Transmilenio
SANTIAGO - 2007
Volvo - Chile
Rebellioncorp
national initiative (Ministry of Transport)
operated by privately contracted companies
police enforcement
STRUCTURE
1. National Ministry of Transport
stations, street infrastructure
2 . privately contracted companies
own buses, organize / run routes
3. national police
enforce traffic laws
1. National Ministry of Transport
stations, street infrastructure
2 . privately contracted companies
own buses, organize / run routes
3. national police
enforce traffic laws
no city government
decentralized power
competing / conflicting interests
GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
Newworldencyclopedia.com
abrupt implementation
no public outreach
ROLL OUT - 2007
drivers given monthly salary
integration with subway
reduction in congestion
improved over time
TRANSANTIAGO
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All visuals in this presentation are the work of the presenters unless otherwise indicated.
ITDP
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