Development of the Indore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) SystemA Learning Experience

Chandramauli Shukla (CEO, AICTSL)

7th September 2012Atal Indore City Transport Services Ltd. (AICTSL)Presented by:Amit Bhatt

Project Basics

Initiated2007Length of route11.6 kmRoad section31.6 / 60 metresSystem typeClosedMedian stationsStations21Number of buses50Type of bus12 m long with AC900 mm Semi Low Floor245 hp, BS III engineCompletionNovember 2012

PLANNING more important than PLANInitial cost estimate = INR 98.45 Cr. (Plan)Included cost of civil works of corridor onlyCost EXTRAs not planned forLand acquisitionUtility laying / shiftingRelocation of religious structuresStationsBusesITS (AVLS + AFCS + Signalling)EXTRA Costs amounting to INR 300 Cr.

Lack of Strategic PartnershipsInitially Delhi BRT design model followed for IndoreHowever, Delhi BRT turned unsuccessfulAhmedabad BRT introduced proved huge successDecision to change Indore BRT design to Ahmedabad BRT design modelCorridor construction was underwayDesign change involved re-configuring of utility ductsFurther additions to cost and timelinesPartnerships with BRT experts at the outset would have avoided such time and money losses

Technical Expertise Limited capacity at AICTSL Adequate technical expertise not available with government to provide assistance / guidance to AICTSLExternal consultation came with a price-tag

Project PublicityLot of negative publicity received from press and mediaBRTS blamed for any and every traffic incident along BRT corridor by media and expertsNational-level committees throw negative light on Indore projectNo consultation with AICTSL / IMCLimited awareness among people and media presents great challenges for BRTS

Partnership Partnership with EMBARQ India bridged the knowledge gap for the BRT project

BRTs Impact on Urbanisation in IndoreNew Malls, Hotels, Hospitals, Corporate Offices etc. have developed since project inceptionPremium on FAR in commercial buildings presents significant funding generation

Transforming IndoreMangal City

Transforming IndoreNiranjanpur

Transforming IndoreArts and Commerce College

Transforming Indore

Transforming Indore

Lack of external funding supportFunding commitments from government sources not receivedFunding from World Bank for ITS project available, but not flexible to suit the changes over timeAICTSL had no other streams of revenue to fund excesses

Innovations in alternate funding generationAll land acquisition done using Transfer of Develop Rights (TDR) modelSavings to the tune of INR 250-300 Cr.Advertisement rights along entire corridor transferred to AICTSL from IMCProposed share of Urban Transport Fund (UTF) tax being introduced in IndoreProposed share of Land Value CaptureIncreased FAR new building permissionsSale/purchase of property

A quick comparison

ParametersAhmedabad (Ph-1)Delhi(Ph-1 partial)Indore(Ph-1)System typeClosedOpenClosedStationsMedianStaggeredMedianNetwork length12.5 km5.5 km11.6 kmBus typeAC & Non ACAC & Non ACACTechnologyAFCS, AVLS-AFCS, AVLS, SignallingAccessibilityLevel boardingStepped boardingLevel boarding

Indicative Timelines (1)

August 2012September 2012October 2012Bus operator finalisedPrototype bus from Corona received and feedback sentTender Automatic Sliding Gates floatedDrawings for Bus Workshop finalisedTender for ITMS on BOT modelCommence work on Branding and OutreachAgreement with bus operatorReceive first lot of 8 buses from CoronaFinalise contractor for Automatic Sliding Gates Finalise contractor for construction of Bus WorkshopHold ITMS tender Pre-bid meetingComplete 50% work for Branding and OutreachComplete corridor railing constructionTender for advertising along BRTStaff recruitment and training by operatorTotal 16 buses received from CoronaCommence installation of Automatic Sliding Gates Complete bus station constructionComplete 50% construction of Bus WorkshopFinalise concessionaire for ITMS tenderComplete Branding and Outreach project (100%)Finalise advertising contractor

Indicative Timelines (2)

November 2012December 2012January 2013Start trial runs on BRT corridor using 16 buses Total 24 buses received from CoronaComplete installation of Automatic Sliding DoorsComplete construction of Bus Workshop (100%)Vendor starts ITMS procurementOutreach efforts continueAdvertising contractor commences workContinue BRT trial runsTotal 32 buses received from CoronaITMS vendor begins installing equipmentFull system test run for streamlining operationsOutreach efforts continueAdvertising work continuesLaunch of full passenger operations on BRT corridorTotal 40 buses received from Corona ITMS project continues (full operation of ITMS by August 2013)

Thank you!Atal Indore City Transport Services Ltd.Plot. No. 30, Residency Area, A.B. Road,Opp. M.G.M. Medical College, INDORE 452001Ph. : +91-731-2499888 | E-mail - info@citybusindore.com

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