PERCEPION STUDY OF

BRTS AND AMTS

 INTRODUCTION
AMTS: Traditional existing public transport system in
Ahmedabad for over 50 years.

Due to problem of pollution, congestion of traffic and

increased trip time the need arise to design efficient, safe
and fast system for public transport.

BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System): Introduced in

Ahmedabad to deal with the increased traffic problems
& to provide speedy public transport system.

It consist separate infrastructure.

 ROUTE MAP
I.I.M. Cross
Roads

Chandranag
ar

B.R.T. A.M.T.
 INFRASTRUCTURE
brts amts
Dedicated separate lanes Runs with mixed traffic
It has to run in common roads at existing
underpasses\bridges
Doesn’t cover whole part of the city Covers most parts of the city
Advanced Technology is used Manual operation
Problems Of urbanization such as Congestion in Traffic is still prevailing
pollution, congestion of traffic are solved to
much extent.
Separate traffic signals are provided No such facilities
Maximum waiting time at the stoppage is It depends on traffic & time schedule
not more than 10-15 seconds
Each Bus stop is well maintained and Old aged bus stands without maintenance
constructed
No such treatment
Elevated Bus Stops
Already developed system
Higher Initial cost
Frequent accidents occur.
Reduced Accidents
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
brts amts
Less Passenger Capacity Higher Passenger Capacity
Frequency: Approximately 1 0 Frequency: Approximately 20
minutes. minutes
Less Fuel Consumption and Higher Fuel Consumption and
pollution pollution
Speed Limit: 30-40 km\hr Not specific
Only one Way to enter and exit Separate Entry and Exit ways are
provided.
Each Bus stop is well maintained Old aged bus stands without
and constructed maintenance
Air Conditioned Buses are No Such buses.
proposed. More number of buses are
Number of buses required are less required
 WE AS USER
brts
Reduced Travelled Time
Comfortable Journey
Well Defined Stoppage
Serves Specific areas
Bus Stands not easily accessible
Proper Ticket vending system
Can’t be used to serve areas of low
traffic volume
No difficulty or congestion in peak
hours
Well established infrastructure
facility
Reduces traffic congestion
amts
Relatively More travelled Time
Journey is tedious and chaotic
Stoppages not followed every time
It covers many areas
Bus Stands easily accessible
No such system exists
Can be used to serve areas of low
traffic volume
Difficulty of getting it in peak
hours due to heavy traffic
Poor infrastructure facility
Creates traffic congestion to
normal traffic
THANK YOU

EFFORTS BY:
DIVYARAJ JHALA
PRASHANT PAREKH
RUCHIN PANDIT
SUNGDIKONGRO IMCHEN
VIYUSH PATEL
YOGESH SHARMA