Thread - #BusPriorityLane #Recce
Took a PT to office today at 7:05am(matched with regular cab time)- clocked 110m approx, about 35-25mins more than what I take in cab which I hope the #BusPriorityLane will reduce once it's complete!
I've put some observations in this thread
Took a PT to office today at 7:05am(matched with regular cab time)- clocked 110m approx, about 35-25mins more than what I take in cab which I hope the #BusPriorityLane will reduce once it's complete!
I've put some observations in this thread
0/ #BusPriorityLane was monitored at the ends by @BMTC_BENGALURU or @BlrCityPolice staff, but the tape isnt good enough for our fellow Bengalurean 2-wheelers and the private bus drivers 😞 - @BBMPCOMM @cpblr should consider chain or some metal strip.
1/ Most bus stops were monitored by Traffic cops and BMTC staff to ensure access and clear non-bus vehicles at bus bay - so a good start but needs more comprehensive/robust preparation - 🤞🤞🤞
2/ First & Last mile by walk - 👌
For me Metro and Bus stops are at walking distance. Walkability needs big time push though improving footpaths and freeing it from illegal parking.
For me Metro and Bus stops are at walking distance. Walkability needs big time push though improving footpaths and freeing it from illegal parking.
3/ Bayyappanahalli by Metro -👌
Awesome connectivity. Freqency for trains before 830am is 14 mins now - bringing down to 6 mins will help. Crowd management needs improvement - rage in metro a new norm now :(
Awesome connectivity. Freqency for trains before 830am is 14 mins now - bringing down to 6 mins will help. Crowd management needs improvement - rage in metro a new norm now :(
4/ Change to Bus from metro - 👌
Full marks here. Get down the Metro, and get into a Bus welcoming you :)
Full marks here. Get down the Metro, and get into a Bus welcoming you :)
5/ No Direct connectivity to Bellandur - 🤞
Hope the new 45 buses by @BMTC_BENGALURU, supposedly electrical will connect Point2Point?!
Hope the new 45 buses by @BMTC_BENGALURU, supposedly electrical will connect Point2Point?!
6/ Change over to Bus At tin Factory - 👌
Bus frequency is awesome - in no time I got connecting Bus toward Ecospace. But quality of Bus stop is poor.
Bus frequency is awesome - in no time I got connecting Bus toward Ecospace. But quality of Bus stop is poor.
7/ Tin factory to KR puram stretch congestion - 😡
Metro work, good vehicle and many congestion points causing traffic jams. #BusPriorityLane should relieve this paint point for Bus users.
Metro work, good vehicle and many congestion points causing traffic jams. #BusPriorityLane should relieve this paint point for Bus users.
8/ EMC to Marathalli stretch congestion - 😡
9/ #BusPriorityLane at Marathalli stretch - 🤞🤞
Good start - too many things to do for completion! Hopefully
Good start - too many things to do for completion! Hopefully
10/ Costed ₹104 = ₹32 metro + (₹19 + ₹53)volvo bus - 👌
Though it seem reasonable - it's costlier than QuickRide & Office cab service. @BMTC_BENGALURU should look at making it cheaper or bring a mix of Atal sarige kind of buses to help for those who're concerned about cost.
Though it seem reasonable - it's costlier than QuickRide & Office cab service. @BMTC_BENGALURU should look at making it cheaper or bring a mix of Atal sarige kind of buses to help for those who're concerned about cost.
11/ #BusPriorityLane initiative welcomed by staff and users 👌
Driver, Conductor and passenger has a log good.thing to say about the idea and also have valuable inputs - a wider consultation involving your staff and passengers is key @BMTC_Bangalore @CPBlr
Driver, Conductor and passenger has a log good.thing to say about the idea and also have valuable inputs - a wider consultation involving your staff and passengers is key @BMTC_Bangalore @CPBlr
13/ As @srinualavilli has pointed out in consultation - communication is key. A quick response SM handles giving out details and bus stop boards with schedule & Bus lane discipline/etiquette will help a lot.
14/ I'm sure civil society is all geared up to help plan better @citizensforblr @BBPVedike @WFRising @icindngr @BjTraffic @bicyclemayorblr @citizenmatters @kappansky @Chilipili @ashwinmahesh @ChristinMP_TOI @tweetenator @soshku @tarauk @Aleemcool007 @SandeepAnirudha
15/ Mitigating Bus Breakdown?
I assume the gap between bollards is good enough to steer the bus out of #BusPriorityLane but it's a double edge sword - the temporaryness of it gives private vehicles to sneak in.
I feel the breakdown issue should be sorted predominantly by- 1/3
I assume the gap between bollards is good enough to steer the bus out of #BusPriorityLane but it's a double edge sword - the temporaryness of it gives private vehicles to sneak in.
I feel the breakdown issue should be sorted predominantly by- 1/3
a) Being preventive - I.e by proactive regular maintainance of buses.
b) Setting up quick response team doing 2 things
- send alternate bus on the adjacent (non-BPL) lane to ensure passengers are sent in that
- send towing vehicle to get the bus out of lane 2/3
b) Setting up quick response team doing 2 things
- send alternate bus on the adjacent (non-BPL) lane to ensure passengers are sent in that
- send towing vehicle to get the bus out of lane 2/3
Quality and breakdown mgmnt need to be on par or live by (in case of blocking the track/lane) Bengaluru Metro standard. Doing too many things for breakdown case is an overkill I feel. 3/3
'Bus Breakdown' is a critical issue @BMTC_BENGALURU will hopefully manage with greater precision.
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