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TransCebu: the Philippines First BRT

Cresencio Montalbo Jr., PhD.
University of the Philippines

Presentation Contents!
Project description" Why Cebu First" Best practices in Cebu BRT" Quo vadis?"

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Cebu BRT development history

1992-94: Metro Cebu Mass Transport Study 1996: Visit to Curitiba (Brazil) 1996: Policy directives
Land use planning & transport planning cannot be separated Public transport comes first

2008: Request for World Bank funding for BRT development 2009-2011: DOTC Metro Cebu public transport strategy 2009: Cebu City BRT Pre Feasibility Study 2010: Cebu City Resolution to accept BRT 2011-2012: BRT Detailed feasibility study

Cebu BRT Pre-FS & FS

Contained within a single City Establish physical, economic and institutional feasibility Deliverability and expandability are key Studies Included: Data collection and strategic analysis of trip patterns Route appraisal - options Concept definition:
Segregation Stations Payment Information

Service & operational planning Economic & financial analysis Companion studies (PUJ industry, GHG, Institutional)

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The BRT Project

Segregated busway: Bulacao CBD Ayala Mall BRT services operating to: SRP Talamban Tabunok/Talisay City Wide Area Traffic Control Traffic management

Why Cebu First?

Strong support from elected leaders and the public Stakeholder consulta:ve/communica:on process at an advanced stage The technical and economic viability has been established by technically sound, objec:ve studies Advanced stage of project development Included in the Country Investment Program of the Clean Technology Fund (CTF); approved by NEDA-Infracom and the CTF Board of Trustees in 2009

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Best practices in Cebu BRT

User-focussed specic to Cebu Strong communica:ons Land use Transport Integra:on Service planning Ins:tu:onal & Opera:ons Deliverability & Sustainability

Scheme Development Based on User Needs

Focus groups with transport users all modes Mystery traveller surveys User interviews Walking survey of route Ethnographic study Policy and Technical Group Stakeholder meetings Transport groups Focus groups with PUJ drivers

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Cebu BRT Consultation & Communications

Focus group discussions with PT and non PT users Focus group discussion in 14 Barangays Meetings with various interest groups Rolling programme of meetings in City Hall Concept testing in Ayala and SM malls Press releases Stakeholder meetings government & NGOs PUJ industry meetings and focus groups Web site & Facebook Public exhibitions: City Hall, Ayala & SM All in coordination with Cebu City Communications Committee

Service Plan
Services 1. Bulacao Talamban 2. Bulacao SRP 3. Bulacao IT Park 4. Bulacao Ayala 5. Talamban SRP 6. Talamban - Ayala 7. Ayala SRP 8. Talamban IT Park - Ayala

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Institutional and Operations

Involvement and empowerment of existing transport providers. Engage early and consistently Public transport opportunity in BRT operations and reorganised complimentary feeder services Big opportunity for national government local government partnership

Deliverability and Sustainability

Deliverable Affordable Political will Stakeholder support Risks identification & management Sustainable Long life Reliability maintained Supportive of a developing city

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Quo vadis?
Detailed engineering design procurement Construction to start October 2013 Operations start middle 2015 BRT in other Philippine cities Metro Manila (FS on-going) Davao?

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Communications Strategies
Reactive media engagement answering of queries from the media and any other external parties during the conduct of the Cebu BRT FS Proactive media engagement provision of background information and briefings needed to convey the message that we have nothing to hide sensibility.

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Busway: Typical stations

Service Plan
BRT Infrastructure Bulacao Talamban On Street: Talisay Bulacao Ayala - SM
Direct system

Feeder - Trunk system

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The BRT Route and Network

Design Principles
Maintain appropriate road capacity Minimise land acquisition (delivery risk) Understand impact of existing utilities (drainage, electrical, water) and propose accommodation strategy Provide for competitive and reliable BRT run times Ensure pedestrian / highway safety is not compromised Ensure stations / terminals are fully accessible for all users Appreciate the need to maintain provision for u-turners / left turns Recognise the importance and cultural significance of Osmea Boulevard

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BRT Stations
14 stations along the segregated corridor Road widening (land acquisition) required at each station Median stations along corridor, except on Osmea Boulevard where an asymmetrical design is proposed in order to minimise land acquisition Pedestrian access provided by At-Grade crossings Median Stations will measure approx 60 metres in length, and overall equal 150 metres when entry taper to exit taper is included Asymmetrical stations will measure 200 metres (including allowance for mid-link deviation in horizontal alignment and pedestrian access) Stations will also include facility for u-turns / left turners

Busway Typical Cross section

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Busway: Typical Station Arrangement

Initial BRT

Intermediate BRT Stage II

Designated lanes/HOV lanes/queue jumper segments Additional passenger information, safety and security amenities Improved boarding accessibility and information features Extended stop distances, skip-stop and express services

Full BRT Stage IV

Exclusive alignment with full grade separation Enhanced berthing, loading and land use features Guidance, propulsion and alternative fuels features

Developing Understanding
Reference: Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision Making August 2004 BRT is a system BRT NOT a checklist definition but a spectrum Cultural and contextual definition IS required

Components Running Ways

Stage I
Shared lanes in mixed traffic/some preferential treatment Improved shelter, signage and amenities

Stage III
Dedicated lanes and segregated facilities Enhanced station services and fare collection

Stations

Vehicles

Exterior aesthetic and ride/comfort features

Diversified vehicle sizes, materials, capacities

Service

Improved service frequency reliability

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Regional coordination, high frequency and reliability

On/off alignment operations and convenient transfer options Flexible route options to increase one seat rides and reduce transfers Implement multi modal smart card system Vehicle location and surveillance to improve system coordination and safety/security

Route Structure

Single route with transfer connections

Multiple route operations with transfer facilities and unique identity Introduce proof of payment fare systems Passenger information to increase convenience and ridership

Integration with regional network/direct transfer options

Fare Collection

Increase pre paid fare sales

Utilise electronic collection system

fare

ITS

Signal preference enhancements to improve travel time and schedule adherence

Docking enhancements to reduce boarding times

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