Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit System as an Alternative for Public Transportation in Developing Countries Case of Dart System in Dar Es Salaam

The development of the bus rapid transit system (BRTS) is tremendously growing in developing countries of the world. In large cities, the projection of transportation intends to enhance economic growth and changes the image of the city for both residents and outsiders. The purpose of this research was to study the application of alternative options for energy efficient BRTS in developing countries. The BRTS has some of its accessibility patterns that relate to the socio-economic strata. A decision-making efficiency analysis methodology has been applied to analyze the comparative analysis of both conventional fuel and hybrid bus systems for the Multan city of Pakistan. The section-wise application of a hybrid energy-based bus system has been analyzed in comparison to the conventional bus system. Out of 21 stations, the efficiency-wise hybrid bus system remained superior or equivalent to the standard value of 1 except one midpoint section. The finding of the analysis indicates that the hybrid mechanism of buses can not only replace a conventional fuel-based system, but will also help as an energy-efficient and eco-friendly economical solution. This study will help to revolutionize the bus rapid transit system in developing countries.

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Bus Rapid Transit System: A Study of Sustainable Land-Use Transformation, Urban Density and Economic Impacts

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12083376 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 3376 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Muhammad Aamir Basheer ◽

Luuk Boelens ◽

Rob van der Bijl

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Economic Impacts ◽

Sustainable Land Use ◽

Bus Rapid Transit ◽

Rapid Transit ◽

Transit System ◽

Urban Density ◽

New Employees ◽

Land Use Transformation

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has shown significant growth in recent years, particularly in developing countries because of its cost-effectiveness. However, empirical evidence on land-use and economic impacts of BRT is limited. This study measures the sustainable land-use transformation, urban density, and economic impact witnessed after the development of BRT. Spatial analysis shows that BRT has the potential to simulate land-use transformation, however, the extent of transformation is context-dependent. Population density has increased from 268 persons/acre to 299 persons/acre. Besides land-use transformations, inward investments and extension of the labor market were also evident in areas served by BRT. The amount almost equal to US $140 million of inward investment was detected after implementation of BRT, which ultimately brought around 800 new employees from remote areas. An efficient land-use policy, streamlining these land-use transformations, and inward investments, can benefit from developing compact and sustainable neighborhoods. This study will help in the performance evaluation of BRT systems in developing countries for sustainable development.

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Study on Development Pattern of Public Transportation in Fuzhou City

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.734-737.1621 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 734-737 ◽

pp. 1621-1624 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ai Xia He

Keyword(s):

Public Transportation ◽

Bus Rapid Transit ◽

Light Rail ◽

Rapid Transit ◽

Development Mode ◽

Decision Matrix ◽

Transit System ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Result Show ◽

Transportation Development

According to statistical data of Fuzhou City, using Delphi method and weight method, we established decision matrix of urban public transportation development mode and estimated the urban public transportation development mode. The result show that bus rapid transit system is the optimal public transportation mode for Fuzhou city, followed by conventional public transport system, then, for light rail system. And that bus rapid transit system matching with urban passenger transportation is good in Fuzhou city

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Accident Analysis of Bus Rapid Transit System: Before and after construction

European Transport/Trasporti Europei ◽

10.48295/et.2020.79.9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (ET.2020) ◽

pp. 1-17

Author(s):

Amir Izadi

Keyword(s):

Public Transportation ◽

Transportation Systems ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Bus Rapid Transit ◽

Rapid Transit ◽

Transit System ◽

Standard Design ◽

Before And After ◽

Accident Data

Among the various transportation systems, public transportation, especially Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), has a significant role in urban transport and has the mission of transfer of passengers and reducing travel time. In addition to these advantages, the weak and non-standard design and implementation of BRT lines result in an escalation of accidents and inefficiency. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the influential factors of the severity of BRT lines accidents before and after their construction. For this purpose, the accident data of Rasht BRT line 1 over the years of 2016 (before the construction of the BRT), 2017 and 2018 (after the construction of the BRT) have been analysed. The results showed that the construction of BRT has brought about 36 and 43 per cent reduction of accidents in 2017 and 2018, respectively, in comparison with 2016, and has given rise to the emergence of new accidents, such as collision with separator fence.

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