Ahmedabad BRT (Janmarg)

Segregated busways or bus-only roadways Segregation continues at flyovers, which are split

Network of routes and corridors

Enhanced station environment (more than just a bus shelter)

High peak period operational speed (>20km/hr)

Buses operating both inside and outside the busway corridor Though buses have doors in both sides, permitting off-corridor operation

Majority of bus passengers in corridors carried by BRT buses

Net time saving for bus passengers in corridor

Overtaking lanes at more than half of all stations

Actual peak ridership >10,000 passengers per hr per direction

Actual peak ridership >20,000 passengers per hr per direction

Carries more people than a mixed traffic lane (~3000 pphpd)

Pre-board fare collection and fare veri?cation

Distinctive BRT buses

Distinctive marketing identity for system Janmarg

Distinctive BRT stations

Multiple stopping areas / substops

Includes BRT-only tunnels or bridges Flyovers were split to accommodate central BRT

More than one stopping position at each stop or substop

Sliding doors in BRT stations

More than one BRT bus operator

Competitively bid operating contracts and concessions Bus contracting based on km operated. Bus operator no role or share in fare collection.

No operational subsidy from government subsidy needed

BRT buses paid for by operators rather than government

Quality control oversight from an independent entity/agency Company set up by city government to oversee operations

Low-emission vehicle technology (Euro III or higher) Euro III diesel buses

Automated fare collection and fare veri?cation system Currently paper-based

Station size based on passenger demand

Full weather protection on all station platforms

System control centre For fleet management as well as fare collection and revenue management

Real-time next bus information displays

Signal priority or grade separation at intersections

At-level boarding and alighting

High capacity BRT buses Special 12m, 90 person BRT buses

High-quality passenger information at stations

High-quality passenger information on buses

Audio announcements on BRT buses

Bicycle parking at BRT stations

Segregated bike lanes along main corridor(s) Yes, but bike lanes are discontinuous and not used

Bike sharing in vicinity of BRT stations

Wheelchair accessible stations In planning yes, but bollards prevent access

BRT authority responsible for planning & control of the system