Tiruchirappalli Bus Rapid Transit System Explained

Tiruchirappalli BRTS
Owner:Government of Tamil Nadu
Locale:Tiruchirappalli
Transit Type:Bus rapid transit
Lines:2
Headquarters:Tiruchirappalli
Operation Will Start:2018
Operator:Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation
System Length:24km (15miles)
Map State:show

Tiruchirappalli BRTS is a proposed bus rapid transit system for the city of Tiruchirappalli.

Background

During November 2013, at the two-day conference on "Sustainable Cities Through Transport" at Coimbatore, respective city engineers from Madurai, Tiruchi, Tirupur, Salem and Coimbatore came together discussed about planning and creation of transit systems, pedestrian pathways, cycling tracks, parks, pedestrian zones, etc.,.[1] Later in January 2014, the same was presented to K. P. Munusamy, State Minister of Municipal Administration and Rural Development, Law, Courts and Prisons by Corporation officials at a workshop in Chennai.[2] [3] the Corporation Commissioner of Tiruchi City, V. P. Thandapani declared that about of pedestrian pathways and of green lines will be constructed in addition to 341 new buses by 2018 at a cost of .[4]

Modelled on the lines of Ahmedabad BRTS, the plan was developed in association with Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) and International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is being funded by Ministry of Urban Development would improve the city's road infrastructure and future transport modes, which presently has narrow roads and indiscriminate encroachments coupled with booming vehicle population.[5]

Network

Route NoSectionDistance
(in km)
StatusNotes
FromViaTo
1Central Bus StandSrirangam17Survey completedPlanned
2Central Bus StandK. K. Nagar7Survey completedPlanned

Notes and References

  1. News: Karthik. Madhavan. Planning engineers come together to improve mobility in Coimbatore. 12 February 2014. The Hindu. 30 November 2013. Coimbatore. 31 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220831231006/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/planning-engineers-come-together-to-improve-mobility-in-coimbatore/article5407675.ece. live.
  2. News: Major TN cities to focus on cost-effective modes of transport. 12 February 2014. Business Line. 23 January 2014. The Hindu. Chennai. 22 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140854/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/major-tn-cities-to-focus-on-costeffective-modes-of-transport/article5610229.ece. live.
  3. News: TN Cities Chalk Out Plans For Non-Motorised Transport, BRTS. 12 February 2014. The New Indian Express. 24 January 2014. Chennai. 24 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140124064543/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/TN-Cities-Chalk-Out-Plans-For-Non-Motorised-Transport-BRTS/2014/01/24/article2016914.ece#.Uvoh9YXQqT4. dead.
  4. News: திருச்சி: ஓராண்டுக்குள் 2 ஆயிரம் பொது பயன்பாட்டு சைக்கிள்கள். 16 February 2014. Dinamani. 24 January 2014. Chennai. Tamil. Tiruchi:2000 bicycles will be put to public use within a year.
  5. News: S. Ganesan. Corporation draws up long-term plan for BRTS. 12 February 2014. The Hindu. 28 February 2014. Tiruchi. 22 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222041321/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/corporation-draws-up-longterm-plan-for-brts/article5630304.ece. live.