Abstract:
The population of Capital of Pakistan is increasing and with increase in population there are major issues regarding utilities for people. One of them is intra city movement. Islamabad like other cities of Pakistan faces the severe problems associated with the local transport system such as inefficient routes, insufficient buses and vans, existing modes of transport and traffic congestion. But in this case we also have to deal with inaccessibility of BRT to the major parts of Islamabad. The main objective is to reduce congestion, utilization of BRT to its optimum potential and provision of efficient mode of transport (Feeder Service). This will be accomplished by analyzing the current transit system, conducting surveys, collecting data, analyzing the collected data and then proposing the design parameters for new mode of transportation. For such purpose we proposed a Feeder Service for the BRT. Feeders are the best possible and efficient way to utilize the BRT, reduce the congestion and provide better facility by replacing high number of local buses and vans. This service will integrate with the BRT to take its utilization to optimum potential and will also fulfill the purpose of Quality Bus Service (QBS).To propose an integrated mass transit system some routes have to be modified accordingly, modification will also include the elimination of redundant and inefficient routes, as well as introducing new ones where the need arises. Moreover the design will also include the introduction of Nodes at major stations, CBDs and Points where one or more routes are converging or crossing each other. These identified nodes for multi-modal integration will serve as centers of rapid access for commuters. An integrated public transport system tends to fulfill the needs of customers, which ultimately results in increase of ridership. In particular, an integrated public transport system give conveniences in term of comfort, travel time and cost both for commuters and authorities.
