BRT Station Capacity Analysis Optimising Bus Rapid Transit

BRT Station Capacity Analysis Optimising Bus Rapid Transit Station Design through Capacity Analysis R. Lowe & A. Frieslaar 2019

Methodology Goal BRT station specific Evaluation & optimisation tool Accessible to all people working with designing, planning and implementing BRT Promote sustainable design BRT Station Capacity Analysis 3

BRT Definition RIGHT Source: https: //www. itdp. org/library/standards-and-guides/the-bus-rapid-transit-standard/what-is-brt/ BRT Station Capacity Analysis 4

Level of Service (LOS) Source: https: //www. fhwa. dot. gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/98107/section 3. cfm BRT Station Capacity Analysis 5

Level of Service (LOS) Source: https: //www. fhwa. dot. gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/98107/section 3. cfm BRT Station Capacity Analysis 6

Typical Station BRT Station Capacity Analysis 7

Entrance Source: https: //traveluxblog. com/2015/10/22/transportation-in-cape-town/ BRT Station Capacity Analysis 8

Fare Gates Source: https: //wheelchairtravel. org/cape-town/public-transportation/ BRT Station Capacity Analysis 9

Paid Area Source: https: //thecityfix. com/blog/seven-features-successful-brt-station-luisa-zottis. BRT Station Capacity Analysis virginia-bergamaschi-tavares/ 1 0

Doorways Source: https: //wheelchairtravel. org/cape-town/public-transportation/ BRT Station Capacity Analysis 1 1

Buses Source: http: //www. cidc. co. za/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cllr-Heron-My. Citi. pdf BRT Station Capacity Analysis 12

Major Variables Component Variable 1. Entrance width 2. Fare Gates Service rate, number of gates 3. Paid Area, frequency, seat availability 4. Doorway Width, number of doors, dwell time, frequency 5. Bus typology, frequency, number of platforms, seat availability BRT Station Capacity Analysis 13

Findings: Entrance BRT Station Capacity Analysis 14

Findings: Entrance + 0. 5 + 2 000 BRT Station Capacity Analysis 15

Findings: Fare Gates BRT Station Capacity Analysis 16

Findings: Fare Gates + 0. 5 m Additional width = 0. 8 m +1 gate +1500 pax/h BRT Station Capacity Analysis 17

Findings: Fare Gates Staggered Gates BRT Station Capacity Analysis 18

Findings: Fare Gates Add an Entrance 3 gates = 4 500 pax / h + 3 gates = 4 500 pax / h BRT Station Capacity Analysis 19

Findings: Paid Area & Frequency (buses per hour) Seat Availability (% available) BRT Station Capacity Analysis 20 Source: iconfinder. com

Findings: Paid Area Minimum station length ≈ Bus length Typical Station BRT Station Capacity Analysis 21

Findings: Paid Area Capacity at any one time = 150 pax BRT Station Capacity Analysis 22

Findings: Paid Area Frequency = 30 buses per hour Seat Availability = 100% Capacity = 4500 pax / h Typical Station BRT Station Capacity Analysis 23

Findings: Paid Area Frequency = 30 buses per hour Seat Availability = 25% Capacity = 1000 pax / h Typical Station BRT Station Capacity Analysis 24

Findings: Paid Area Typical Station (Multiple Pods) • Typical link length = 1. 7 x Bus length BRT Station Capacity Analysis 25

Findings: Paid Area Typical Station (Multiple Pods) • Multiple pod stations: paid area not a limiting component • Link area provides additional capacity BRT Station Capacity Analysis 26

Findings: Doorways are not limiting components provided the dwell time and frequency of buses matches the boarding and alighting demands BRT Station Capacity Analysis 27

Findings: Buses Frequency: 30 buses / h % Seats Available: 100% Bus Type: Capacity: 18 m = 100 seats 3000 pax / h BRT Station Capacity Analysis 28

Findings: Buses Frequency: 30 buses / h % Seats Available: 100% Bus Type: Capacity: 50% 18 m = 100 seats 3000 pax / h 1500 buses / h BRT Station Capacity Analysis 29

Findings: Buses • Operational plan needs to meet platform demand by scheduling enough bus capacity. • If Demand > Capacity, may experience queuing outside of the station BRT Station Capacity Analysis 30

Ideally, we want: Ce = Cfg = CPA = Cd = Cb BRT Station Capacity Analysis 31

Recommendations & Conclusions Design Components Macroscopic Model Optimised Design BRT Station Capacity Analysis 32

Recommendations & Conclusions Local LOS parameters need to be established Design of stations required close collaboration between infrastructure, systems and operations planners BRT Station Capacity Analysis 33

Recommendations & Conclusions BRT station specific Evaluation & optimisation tool Accessible to all people working with designing, planning and implementing BRT Promote sustainable design BRT Station Capacity Analysis 34

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