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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