Soon,a rating system for BRTS

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) plans to come out with BRT Standard Version 1.0.

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) plans to come out with BRT Standard Version 1.0,a scoring system based on internationally recognised best practice in bus rapid transit (BRT) system designs.

This on its own may not ensure any financial support recommendation from ITDP but other funding agencies may keep the rating in view when they will assess working of Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) or others,said ITDP CEO Walter Scott.

He said that application of this standard gold,silver or bronze will earn AJL a status of world leader. This standard would award points for benefits such as off-board fare collection,frequency of service,level boarding,safe and comfortable station design,passenger comfort and access,and good integration with cycling and walking.

The standard is to be finalised by next year.

It may also deduct points for low speeds,overcrowding,poor maintenance of buses or stations,lack of right-of-way enforcement,and too long or too short distances between stations.

The final BRT Standard will be released and implemented in early 2013. BRT Standard will be an incredible tool for urban planners,governments,and NGOs as they seek to plan and improve their transit systems, said Walter Hook,CEO of ITDP.

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