Macro level performance study of Ahmadabad bus rapid transit system: Janmarg

Amidst the rapid urbanization in the country, the importance of urban public transport has been realized by the governments. Public transport is vital to the city's economy and ensures social equity. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has emerged as an exciting way to decongest the cities, enhanci...

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Main Authors: Sanskar Pathak, Ram Krishna Upadhyay
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773153723000294
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description Amidst the rapid urbanization in the country, the importance of urban public transport has been realized by the governments. Public transport is vital to the city's economy and ensures social equity. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has emerged as an exciting way to decongest the cities, enhancing and increasing mobility and accessibility and promoting transit-oriented development. India's longest BRTS, Janmarg, was created with similar objectives. However, the system faces reduced ridership and inhibited growth because of its hidden inefficiencies. This research aims to identify all the factors affecting ridership, accessibility, and inhibiting the system's growth even after having sufficient infrastructure. It also aims to quantitatively determine whether Janmarg could achieve its establishment's objectives on the city transportation system after thirteen years of the successful implementation of the project. The research methodology used in this work combines primary and secondary research. The factors are responsible for preventing Janmarg from achieving its objectives and utilizing its full potential are determined and recommended ways to utilize adversities effectively. Results show that this study endorses reducing ambiguities and a way forward for making a sustainable transportation system.
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spelling doaj.art-a00110998cc44b46b6cbdba0f20ee23d2023-06-30T04:23:11ZengElsevierGreen Energy and Intelligent Transportation2773-15372023-06-0123100093Macro level performance study of Ahmadabad bus rapid transit system: JanmargSanskar Pathak0Ram Krishna Upadhyay1Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390004, IndiaCorresponding author.; Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Gujarat, 390004, IndiaAmidst the rapid urbanization in the country, the importance of urban public transport has been realized by the governments. Public transport is vital to the city's economy and ensures social equity. Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has emerged as an exciting way to decongest the cities, enhancing and increasing mobility and accessibility and promoting transit-oriented development. India's longest BRTS, Janmarg, was created with similar objectives. However, the system faces reduced ridership and inhibited growth because of its hidden inefficiencies. This research aims to identify all the factors affecting ridership, accessibility, and inhibiting the system's growth even after having sufficient infrastructure. It also aims to quantitatively determine whether Janmarg could achieve its establishment's objectives on the city transportation system after thirteen years of the successful implementation of the project. The research methodology used in this work combines primary and secondary research. The factors are responsible for preventing Janmarg from achieving its objectives and utilizing its full potential are determined and recommended ways to utilize adversities effectively. Results show that this study endorses reducing ambiguities and a way forward for making a sustainable transportation system.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773153723000294JanmargRidershipTravel modePassenger behavior
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Macro level performance study of Ahmadabad bus rapid transit system: Janmarg
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Ridership
Travel mode
Passenger behavior
title Macro level performance study of Ahmadabad bus rapid transit system: Janmarg
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Ridership
Travel mode
Passenger behavior
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