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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 specific 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
Osmeña 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 Osmeña 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
Developing Understanding
Initial BRT Intermediate BRT Full BRT
Components Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV
Running Ways
Shared lanes in mixed traffic/some preferential treatment
Designated lanes/HOV lanes/queue jumper segments
Dedicated lanes and segregated facilities
Exclusive alignment with full grade separation
Stations Improved shelter, signage and amenities
Additional passenger information, safety and security amenities
Enhanced station services and fare collection
Enhanced berthing, loading and land use features
Vehicles Exterior aesthetic and ride/comfort features
Improved boarding accessibility and information features
Diversified vehicle sizes, materials, capacities
Guidance, propulsion and alternative fuels features
Service Improved service frequency and reliability
Extended stop distances, skip-stop and express services
Regional co-ordination, high frequency and reliability
On/off alignment operations and convenient transfer options
Route Structure
Single route with transfer connections
Multiple route operations with transfer facilities and unique identity
Integration with regional network/direct transfer options
Flexible route options to increase one seat rides and reduce transfers
Fare Collection
Increase pre paid fare sales
Introduce proof of payment fare systems
Utilise electronic fare collection system
Implement multi modal smart card system
ITS Signal preference enhancements to improve travel time and schedule adherence
Passenger information to increase convenience and ridership
Docking enhancements to reduce boarding times
Vehicle location and surveillance to improve system coordination and safety/security
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