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Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009. Challenges for BMTC. High expectations from all quarters National and City needs Environment needs Emerging social needs City has grown exponentially in all corners Unfortunately it is an unplanned growth

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Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

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  1. Essence of BMTC Discussions Friday, August 28, 2009

  2. Challenges for BMTC • High expectations from all quarters • National and City needs • Environment needs • Emerging social needs • City has grown exponentially in all corners • Unfortunately it is an unplanned growth • Unsupportive road infrastructure • Competing with private vehicles for road space • Complex matrix of demand and supply

  3. Sum of all discussions.. • Lopsided bus connectivity (BMLTA Report) • Consolidation of Routes and Services • Get rid of redundancy in routes and services • Rationalize routes and services • Point to Point service philosophy? • Ex – Hebbal to K’mangala, Nelamangala to Jayanagar • Supporting road infrastructure – Bus Shelters • Priority for road use by BMTC buses on congested routes/roads

  4. Sum of all discussions.. • Customer Service that is helpful • Helpful info on Website, Over the Phone, Kiosks at Bus Station • Brochures and Maps with Route Information • Last mile connectivity • Explore options like mini buses • Make auto/taxis/cabs service to supplement the BMTC operations • Facilitate for easy transfers • Include citizens in planning as the important stakeholders

  5. BMTC, Step Back and … • Decide – where you want to be in 2020, 2050? • Recognize – your role in public transportation space • Know – your strengths • Asses & Evaluate – the demand and its dynamics • Pause - the piece meal solutions • Look – for long term solutions

  6. What Next? • Go for a BMTC Vision Plan • Road map for next 20-30 years • Sustainability, efficiency and quality service to be the guiding principle • Define Operational Philosophy • Define and prioritize the services that BMTC would offer • Outlines the policy for existing routes and services • Outlines the policy for adding new routes and services to new areas • Incorporate last mile connectivity policy

  7. Realize your Vision • Transform Plan into Action • Seek expertise for innovative, cost effective and sustainable solutions • Explore solutions that offers a new spirit and purpose for BMTC • Optimizes the present routes and services • Brings efficiency in operations • Position BMTC as a major partner in City’s PT system • Pick the BEST solution that fits the Vision Plan • Implement the solution • In Phases, Step-by-Step • Unleash BMTC potential

  8. Praja is on your side • Praja’s interest is in Sustainable Public Transportation Systems • Praja can help BMTC, • Become model for ‘Sustainable PT System’ • Bring constructive debate on requirements and solutions • Help BMTC connect with experts in Urban Transportation Solutions • Help BMTC in finding the best possible solutions by reviews, discussions on public forums by experts, public and all. • Help BMTC by promoting Public Transportation among Private Vehicle owners and users

  9. Praja-BMTC Co-ordination General Public + Experts BMTC CTMO (Operations) Consultants Praja Engagement Managers BMTC BMTC Push Praja Push • Praja Push • Praja Website • Descriptive Analysis (Blogs) • Objective Data (Polls) • Roadshows/Events • Bus Day • And More, at no cost!! • IT Applications • BMTC Push • Build feedback/ideas into • Capacity Planning • Staff Training • PR, IT etc……. • Co-ordinate with BDA/BBMP etc • Build bus infrastructure

  10. Thank You

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