Performance of Bus Transit System Planning and Operation for Durg-Bhilai Agglomeration

Author(s):

Ruchi Chandrakar , G H Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur-16; Dr.B.V.Khode, G H Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur-16

Keywords:

Bus transit system, planning, operation

Abstract:

Transit system is currently bearing distinct challenges in India as well as around the world. For various reason such as fluctuations in petroleum products, the economy status, a considerable variation in transit demand as well. Whatever the challenges that agencies of transit system are facing going to make all these hike by maintaining a transit as competitive edge than private mode of transport with more reliable service. Methodology for scheduling an improvement in an existing as well as new routes of transit must be able to acknowledge to the dynamic character of urban traffic due to evolution through ITS and more discursive traffic management scenario. This study assert on conquest in user cost such as operating cost of vehicle, Cost of travel time. Traffic congestion and restraint etc. This is achieved by shifting a future personalised vehicle trips into bus transit. Due to promotion of bus transit system at central part of cities (Durg and Bhilai), there is a considerable reduction in congestion, pollution, user cost etc. This study also helps in developing a new route for bus transit between Durg and Bhilai over a different traffic conditions, with ITS technologies such as bus priority system, APTMS, AFMS etc. This paper concluded with, how the impact of selected route and bus transit mode is beneficial in various aspects such economic, social and environmental.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I10219
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2016
Page(s)	:	1005-1009

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