Enhancing efficiency and societal impact of ahmedabad's brts: interventions and innovations

Abstract

The research focuses on the examination of the utilization and travel behavior of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), with the objective of modeling and comprehending the effects of BRTS on travel time, duration, and emissions. A survey was carried out at Ahmedabad University to evaluate BRTS usage patterns and identify the factors contributing to the underutilization of BRTS services. Using SUMO (Simulation of Urban Mobility), a comparative analysis was conducted to assess travel performance and emissions across Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), private vehicles, and BRTS. Furthermore, a forward-looking strategy involving the integration of electric AMTS into the simulation was implemented, resulting in significant outcomes. Various policies were proposed, such as increasing parking fees, offering discounts at restaurants, introducing carts for enhanced connectivity, and encouraging a shift from private transportation to public transportation.