Planned BRT; Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward

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Kwadwo Antwi, Ghana Urban Transport Project Centre for Urban Transportation

Urban Mobility Problem

State of Public Transport Today

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Kaneshie

Tetteh Quarshie

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Urban Transport Problem

Car population is likely to increase five folds in 15 20 years More than 70% of major roads in Accra are congested (DHV 2004) Inadequate Arterial Network Capacity Reducing Air Quality and Increasing Emission of GHG Gases
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Reducing Air Quality and Increasing Emission of GHG Gases

Public Transport Operation

Vehicles are Old, Badly Maintained and of low capacity Long Waiting and Travel Time & Unscheduled Services Poor Quality Terminals and Bus Stops Limited Government Regulation, Market Controlled by Unions
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Urban Demography Problem

Population in GAMA will double in 15 - 20 years Population Density Reducing Urban Sprawl is Continuing Improving Economic Wellbeing
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Road Space Usage

Bus & Trotro Carry 70% of Person Trips but Utilize only 30% of Road Space
Passengers carried 49,600 (inbound)
Bus, 15% Bicycle, 0%

Road space usage

Trotro, 25% Bicycle, 0% Bus, 7% Motor-cycle, 1% LDV, 8% Med Truck, 3% Heavy Truck, 1% Other, 0%

Motor-cycle, 0% Trotro, 53% LDV, 4% Med Truck, 1% Heavy Truck, 0% Other, 0% Taxi, 12% Car, 33%

Taxi, 22% Car, 14%

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Possible Solutions to Traffic Congestion

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Suggested Solutions
Expand Road Networks (infrastructure) Spread Business/Economic Activity

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Best Solution
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Best Solution
Manage Existing Road Space Direct Govt Investment in Public Transport to strengthen regulations and enhance operations Promote Non Motorized Transport
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Possible Interventions
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Interventions

Monorail Tram Underground Rail Water/Marine Transport Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

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The Best Most Cost Effective Option with Guaranteed Maximum Impact is the

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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System

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WHY BRT
BRT emulates all the characteristics of a modern rail-based mass transit system Achieved at only a fraction of the cost of constructing the rail-based system.
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System

A Brief Description

BRT is a A bus based mass transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, Reliable, safe and cost effective urban mobility
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BRT Provides Exclusive right-of-way lanes Scheduled Bus Services Intelligent Systems Excellence in customer service, BRT Emulates The performance and characteristics of a modern rail-based transit system but at a fraction of the cost.
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BRT utilizes Rubber-tyred vehicles which may be standard buses or specialized purpose-built vehicles

BRT Provides rapid boarding and alighting for passengers

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BRT Provides Stations that are Attractive, enclosed, comfortable, safe and easily accessible

These usually incorporate pre-board fare collection and fare verification systems that ensures short dwell times at stations
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BRT Provides Clear route maps, signage, and real-time information displays Digital technology to improve convenience, speed, safety and reliability Excellence in marketing and customer service
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Policy Vision
An affordable, safe and efficient urban transportation system that supports the overall development and competitiveness of the urban area

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Government Policy

80% of all trips in the Urban Area should be done through public Mass Transit Systems
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Ongoing Pilot BRT Project

Construction of Pilot BRT Corridor from Kasoa - Accra
A Central Control Traffic Signal Management System is Completed for Accra and Kumasi
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LOT 1
Expansion of Odaw Bridge Construction of a Flyover the railway line
all on the Graphic Road
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Graphic Road Flyover

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Graphic Road Flyover

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Odaw Bridge Expansion

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LOT 2
Construction of Bus Ways

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Kaneshie Overhead View

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Kaneshie-Ground View

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Kaneshie BRT Bus Stop

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LOT 3
Depot, Terminals & Bus Stops

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Proposed Design for Kasoa Terminal

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Proposed Design for Okaishie Loop

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OPPORTUNITIES
Improved public transport system Job creation Clean air Improved health

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CHALLENGES
Political Will/Commitment Funding Appropriate regulations and institutions Enforcement Safeguards Integration of BRT in new road developments Large stakeholders with diverse interests Operators support and compliance
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ACCRA BRT LOGO

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED BUS DESIGN

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED TICKET DESIGN

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED UNIFORM DESIGN

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED MASCOT & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED MERCHANDISE DESIGN

ACCRA BRT PROPOSED BUS STOP DESIGN

BOGOTA

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TransMilenio ,Bogota, Colombia

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Success Factors
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Political Leadership Legal Framework Institutional Capacity Adequate Funding Clearly Communicated Vision, Goals and Objectives
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THIS

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The Accra BRT Pilot Route

BRT 1: Guggisberg Ave. BRT 2: Winneba / Graphic Rd BRT 3: Nsawam Road BRT 4: Liberation Rd / Independence Ave BRT 5: Ring Road BRT 6: Motorway Extenssion BRT 7: Accra - Tema BRT 8: Nima / Kanda Highway CBD / Ministries Circulation system Dotted lines = high capacity feeder routes

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The Pilot Route

12 Service Routes Origin Terminals at Kasoa, Gbawe, Awoshie, Santa Maria, Darkuman Destinations: Kaneshie, UTC, TUC, KN Circle
Peak Hour Passenger 16,000 in one direction Buses 200 Buses at peak location in peak hour Stations Required at origins and destinations Land Acquisition an Issue

Thank You

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