Transport modelling case study - Ahmedabad
In our seventh expert interview, we focus on the Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in India and its use of transport modelling to support planning and operations.
Megha Tyagi, Project Manager at Cities Forum, leads a captivating conversation with Prof. Shalini Sinha, Dean of the Faculty of Planning and Head of the Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport (CoE-UT) at CEPT University. As a key figure behind the design of Ahmedabad’s BRT system, Prof. Sinha shares her deep insights into the role of transport modelling in the city’s success.
She discusses the role of transport modelling in the initial design of the BRTS, the modelling solutions used, and the challenges faced in sourcing data and calibrating the model. She also shares how the model continues to support the optimization and expansion of the service as the city grows.
This interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at how transport modelling transforms urban mobility planning, particularly in emerging cities facing rapid growth. Watch now to gain actionable insights into leveraging modelling solutions for sustainable transit development!
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