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SMART MOBILITY 2019

Following are the key achievements of HDBRTS:
high-quality pedestrian infrastructure • The average ridership per day is up to 1,00,000 which is highest in India
near all terminals, interchanges corresponding to the length of the corridor.
and important bus stations. It also • For the first time in India the single integrated smart card can be used for
focuses on disabled friendly elements, both feeder services and BRT services.
comfortable walking environment for • The existing fare for the Non-AC buses is considered for AC- BRTS buses,
all and enhanced quality of life.
which is cheapest in entire country.
It features use of paver blocks, • Development of Standard Operating procedure for the BRTS services,
street furniture, road signages, dust Depots, Workshop and Administrative office which is unique. No other
bins, lane markings, designated STU has such SOP in terms of documents and the same is implemented
parking etc. It is proposed that in through ITS.
the first phase, all streets falling in a
radius of 1km around major transit • The vehicle actuated adaptive traffic control system with priority phasing
facilities will be upgraded. Overall, to BRT buses have been implemented for the first time in India.
58km of streets have been selected in • The Transit Management System consisting of Schedule; Crew Management;
Hubli, Dharwad and Navanagar as last Depot; Terminal Management Systems; Workshop Management Systems;
mile connectivity network. Inventory/Asset Management Systems; Human Resources; Finance
consisting of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, etc. This is one
Key Infrastructure of the modern and integrated Transit Management System which is not
Foot over bridges have been available with other transit agencies in India.
provided at six locations in the BRT
corridor, Pelican signals and Adaptive
Traffic Control System are proposed to • Reduction in private vehicle pedestrian footpath, Foot over
facilitate easy approach of passengers dependency by creating enough bridges, street lighting throughout
to bus stations. The project also includes and safe public transport the corridor etc.
improvements to transit infrastructure • Reduction in travel time by • Universal access system for
like terminals, depots & interchanges providing the dedicated corridor differently abled by providing the
and improvements to non-motorized for the BRT buses and Bus priority tactile for blind and wheelchair
transport infrastructure. signal phasing. The journey time manoeuvring facility.
HDBRTS is first intercity in the country for regular services is reduces from • Improvement in environmental
to have high capacity BRT. The system 65 minutes to 50 minutes and for quality by planting and
is planned with a holistic approach, express service from 55 minutes to maintaining 30000 saplings and
considering integration with City 35 minutes. the traditional buses have been
services and regional services. The key • Passenger safety and comfort replaced by Euro IV BRT buses
benefits of the project include: by providing Hitech BRT buses, with reduced level of emission.

Based on the presentation at Smart Mobility Expo 2019
by Ganesh Rathod, GM-Operation & ITS,
HDBRTSCL

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