Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit (DIMTS) Limited in association with International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is organizing Symposium on Public Transportation in Indian Cities with special focus on BRT System.

1. Symposium on Public Transportation
in Indian Cities with special focus on
Bus Rapid Transit
(BRT) System
JANUARY
20-21, 2010
India Habitat Centre,
New Delhi
Organiser
International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
Local Host

2. Introduction
Background implementation, can become quality mass transit systems
capable of serving the daily travel needs of the citizens at
With the unprecedented and rapid pace of urbanization, affordable prices. It is also the beginning of another green
the majority of the million plus cities in India are facing revolution that will eventually result in an improvement in
serious problems of traffic congestion and pollution. The the quality of life in the cities.
solution to these twin problems is being increasingly seen
in providing efficient public transportation systems. As city In India the BRT System is being implemented in Delhi,
planners realize the limitation of creating endless road Ahmedabad and Pune while, Jaipur, Bhopal, Hyderabad,
space to accommodate the ever increasing private Indore and few other cities will be following soon. The first
vehicles as well as the adverse impact of such vehicles on stretch of the Delhi BRT corridor from Ambedkar Nagar to
the climate, the use of public transport is being seen as not Moolchand has been operational since April 20, 2008. The
only cost effective and convenient but also as having remaining portion of this 14.5 km corridor from Moolchand
significant social and environmental impact, with issues to Delhi Gate is ready for commissioning. The Detailed
like global warming, fuel scarcity and stress becoming Project Report for one more corridor from Shastri Park to
focal points for discussion as well as major causes of Karawal Nagar, covering the length of 15.0 km has been
concern. It is thus becoming almost a necessity to focus on finalized and is likely to be executed soon.
the ways and means of putting in place a comprehensive
public transport network in all growing Indian cities. This Objectives of the Symposium
network would include not only buses but also other
modes of transport like the metro, suburban trains and Ø
To understand and evaluate different public
LRTs etc. which can in turn be interlinked with non- transport modes and systems and their integration
motorized transport systems like bicycles, cycle with each other
rickshaws, besides walkways. The need of the hour is to Ø
To discuss and review different aspects of a BRT
plan for an efficient, comprehensive and integrated system
network of major, intermediary and feeder services of
different modes of transport along with an integration of Ø
To discuss ways and means of promoting Non-
the ticketing system and other intelligent transport Motorized Transport (NMT)
systems like intelligent signaling, GPS-based vehicle
tracking and automated fare collection systems. Ø a focused discussion on comprehensive
To have
public transport solutions for mission cities under
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems in the World Jn-NURM
BRT system provides a dedicated corridor for quicker bus Ø
To study and understand different stimulus
movements (coupled with bus priority signaling system) packages announced by the government to
and gives a segregated and safe corridor for pedestrians promote public transport
and non-motorized transport like cycle and cycle
rickshaws. The symposium hopes to address these issues in a
holistic manner with a special focus on the BRT Systems.
The BRTS is successfully running in number cities across
the world like, Curitiba, Bogotá, Sao Paulo, Mexico City,
LA, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, Beijing, Johannesburg and
Lagos. BRT Systems have shown that BRT networks,
developed and made functional with successful

3. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME
Wednesday January 20, 2010
Venue: Gulmohar, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi
08:30 - 10:00 Registration
10.00 - 11.15 Inaugural Session and Youth Parliament
- Chief Guest- Hon'ble Chief Minister, GNCTD
- UITP representatives
11:15 - 11:45 Tea and Networking
11:45 - 13:15 Session I - Setting the Scene
• NUTP and Jn-NURM - Government initiatives to strengthen
Public Transport
By MoUD, GoI
• UITP- Key Note Presentation on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System
By UITP Brussels
• DIMTS - BRT System in Delhi - Present & Future Scenario
By Alok Bhardwaj, Head of Transport Planning, DIMTS Limited
• BRT System Characteristics
By Venkat Pindiprolu, Team Leader, Service Innovation Team (TRI-12), Federal Transit Administration,
Washington DC (TBC)
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch and Networking
14:15 - 15:45 Session II - Global Examples of BRT Systems
• BRT System in Developed Countries - Experience of Brisbane Transport
By Brain Bothwell, Networking Planner, Brisbane Transport, Australia
• Comparison and consolidated analysis of BRT systems in China
By Kangming XU, Seniour Advisor, Changzhou Transport Group, China
• Bus Rapid Transit Success Factors - A Reminder
By Richard Mejía, Head of BRT Transport Planning, Mercedes-Benz, Germany
• BRT System in Indian Cities
By Prof Shivanad Swamy, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India
By Prof Geetam Tiwari, Henry Ford Professor of Transportation Safety, TRIPP, IIT Delhi, India
15:45 - 16:15 Tea and Networking
16.15 - 17.45 Session III - Implementation Process of BRT System
• Lessons learnt from Latin America - Experience of Chile
By Jorge Minteguiaga G., Tecno Accion, Santiago, Chile
• The third generation of BRTS as a catalyst for Urban Renewal and Transport Integration
By Sergi Tió, Highway Engineer, ALG AG, Spain
• Implementation issues and challenges - Case Studies of China and Taiwan
By Prof S. K. Jason Chang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
• Implementation issues and challenges - Case Study of Istanbul
By Madhav Pai, Technical Director, EMBARQ India
19.00 - 21.00 Networking Dinner
Venue: Open Lawn, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi
TBC = to be confirmed

4. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME Contd..
Thursday January 21, 2010
Venue: The Theatre (Amaltas), India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi
8.00 - 10.00 Technical Visit - Delhi BRT System
Meeting Point: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi at 7:45 am
10.00 - 11.30 Session IV - Role of Information and Communication Technologies in BRT System
• Role of Intelligence Transport System in BRT (Intelligent Signaling)
By Dr. Thomas Wenzel, VP-Business Development, Siemens Limited, Germany
• Role of AVL and OCC in BRT Management - Case study of TransMilenio
By Miguel A. Piá Ranz, Transport Division Engineer, Grupo Etra, Spain
• Unified Ticketing - Indian and Global Perspectives
By Mohamad Kader, Head of Sales (Asia), VIX ERG, Australia
• Connecting Public Transport for Urban Cities
By Kiran Bapna, New Business Development, Google India (TBC)
11.30 - 12.00 Tea and Networking
12.00 - 13.30 Session V - BRT integration with other modes and NMT
• Importance of NMT and Preparation of Cycle Master Plan for the city
By Prof. Geetam Tiwari, TRIPP, IIT Delhi
• Cycle Rickshaw as Feeder Service - First and Last Miles
By Dr. Anvita Arora, Transport Planner & CEO Innovative Transport Solutions, TBIU, Delhi
• Mobility issues of the disabled in PT with special reference to BRT
By Rita Daguillard, Federal Transit Administration, Washington DC (TBC)
• Modal Integration - Other modes
By (TBC)
13.30 - 14.30 Lunch & Networking
14.30 - 16.00 Session VI - Panel Discussion
"Public Transportation Solutions for Small and Medium Sized Cities covered under Jn-NURM"
Chaired by: Mr. Anil Baijal, Senior Advisor, IDFC Ltd (former Secretary UD, Govt. of India)
• Hans Rat, Secretary General, UITP Brussels (TBC)
• Raghav Chandra IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh (TBC)
• S.K. Lohia, OSD (MRTS), Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), GOI (TBC)
• Prof. Dinesh Mohan, Henry Ford Professor of Transportation Safety, TRIPP, IIT Delhi
• Prasanna Patwardhan, Managing Director, Prasanna Bus Links Pvt. Ltd.
• Ranjit Gadgil, Programme Officer, Shakti Foundation (TBC)
16.00 - 16.30 Tea & Networking
16.30 - 17.30 Session VII - Urban Bus Design & Specifications for BRT Operations
• Clean Fuel Options
By Volvo Limited, India (TBC)
• Bus Body Design for Urban Bus (Size & Type of Buses)
By Ashok Leyland Limited, India (TBC)
• Compatibility with BRT Design Vs. Mandatory Requirements
By Tata Motors Limited, India (TBC)
• Advantage of Automatic Transmission & Rear Engine Requirements
By C.B. Mohan, Head - OEM Sales, Allison Transmission, India
17.30 - 17.45 Closing Session: Closing Remarks and Conclusion
TBC = to be confirmed

5. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT (UITP) - PUBLIC TRANSPORT STRATEGY:
PT Strategy - “Public Transport-The Smart Green Solution”
Cities and governments now have an unmissable opportunity to lay new foundations for the next phase of economic development and
wealth creation. For urban mobility this implies the need to prioritize public transport rather than to keep on building new highways and
supporting car industry, which would only aggravate the problems of congestion, pollution and huge financing on road infrastructure
and more importantly add to the huge negative effect that inefficient mobility will have on the national economy.
Only ambitious and visionary strategies will lead to a radical paradigm shift. The public transport sector has the competence and
ambition to improve the urban environment for citizens and business, as it is already doing in number of urban centres. To take up
these challenges, UITP aims at doubling the market share of public transport worldwide by 2025.
To materialize this growth, all stakeholders have to take up their responsibilities to organize the market and provide the appropriate
means. Investing in efficient and sustainable transport networks will help stabilize the global energy market; contribute to alleviating
the role of transport in climate change and support economic growth and quality of life in cities by relieving them of congestion and
offering mobility to all. Public transport means progress for societies.
This is the right moment for:
• Operators to boost business development through quality delivery, innovation and entrepreneurship;
• Governments to recognize public transport as part of the solution, to earmark appropriate resources and to organize the
sector judiciously;
• Cities and local authorities to define ambitious market share objectives and develop sustainable mobility as part of
integrated urban policies;
• Investors to support the real economy and mobility as one of its major drivers;
• Industry to develop innovative, reliable and cost efficient products and solutions;
The power to forge together a better mobility for our cities is in our hands!”
NATIONAL URBAN TRANSPORT POLICY (NUTP) - JN-NURM IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Government of India had issued policy guidelines on urban transport system under “National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP)” for
improvement of urban transport system in Indian cities. The vision and objectives of the policy derive the pathway of development to
improve urban transport system. The prime objective envisaged is to ensure safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and
sustainable access for the growing number of city resident to their places of work, education, recreation etc. within the city.
NUTP envisages popularization of public transport systems to save both fuel energy and environment. In particular, it promotes the
development of bus based public transit systems in Indian cities as a cost effective means of providing quality transit service. Under
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (Jn-NURM) programme, many cities in India have also initiated BRTS projects.
Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India has conducted a study on Traffic and Transportation strategies and policies of
urban areas in India in 2008. One of the prime objectives was to establish a comprehensive baseline of the traffic and transport
scenario in urban areas in India, separately for all the cities with a million plus population and also for cities with 0.5 to a million
population and forecast the anticipated issues that are most likely crop up in the future. One of the key policy suggestion that has
emerged from the study is to focus on transport supply in the mass transport domain.

6. Our Services
HOW TO REGISTER
The Symposium is open for all UITP members and non-members.
To register for the event, please fax the duly filled-in Registration form or e-mail to:
UITP India Liaison Office, Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit Systems Limited,
Bangalore Delhi
Contact Person : Prakash D C Contact Person : Jaspal Singh
Tel : +91 80 2295 2555 Tel : +91 11 4309 0127
Fax : +91 80 2295 2431 Fax : +91 11 2386 0966
E-Mail : prakash@uitp.org E-Mail : jaspal.singh@dimts.in
RATES
The following fee is applicable for the participants of the Symposium and the payment should be made in INR by Indian
delegates and by Euro for Overseas delegates
Catagory UITP member UITP non-member
On or before 15-01-2010 Indian Participants INR 2,500/- INR 4,000/-
Overseas Participants* Euro 250 Euro 750
After 15-01-2010 & on-spot Indian Participants INR 3,500/- INR 5,000/-
Overseas Participants* Euro 300 Euro 800
Govt. Departments/Agencies** No Fee
Indian Students INR 1000/-
Overseas Students Euro 100
Please note:
* The fee for overseas delegates is charged in INR as per the prevailing rate of conversion as on the date of Registration.
** Entry by invitation only. Confirmation to be sent before 15th January, 2010 through Registration. There will be NO on-spot
Free Registration.
PAYMENTS
The registration payment may be made in two ways.
a) By Bank Transfer to the account:
Domestic Transactions
Beneficiary Name: Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Limited
Account Type and No.: Current Account No. 30147968482
Bank Details: State Bank of India, ISBT Building, Kashmere gate, Delhi 110006
MICR Code: 110002051
RTGS / NEFT Code: SBIN0005715
International Transactions
Beneficiary Name: Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Limited
Account Type and No.: Current Account No. 000705024757
Bank Details: ICICI Bank Limited, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
SWIFT Code: ICICINBBCTS

7. b) By Cheque / Demand Draft:
Send the cheque / demand draft in favour of “Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Limited” payable at
“New Delhi, India”.
HOTEL BOOKING
• Please note that travel (including local travel) and accommodation is not included in the registration fee.
• Delegates are kindly asked to make the hotel booking directly with the Hotel.
• Information on few hotels is provided below.
1. THE MANOR
77 Friends Colony (West), New Delhi-110 065
Tel: +91 11 4323 5151,
Fax: +91 11 2692 2299,
Email: info@themanordelhi.com, www.themanordelhi.com
Tariff: Standard Room - INR 7500/-. 10% Luxury Tax and 10% service Tax Extra
2. HOTEL VIKRAM
Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi-110 024
Tel: +91 11 4651 5151,
Fax: +91 11 4651 5152,
Email: reservations@hotelvikram.com, www.hotelvikram.com
Tariff: Executive Room - INR 6800/-.
3. HOTEL SARA RESIDENCY
H-10, Green Park Extension, opposite Mahindra Hospital, Greenpark, New Delhi-110 016
Tel: +91 11 4603 3100,
Fax: +91 11 4176 1800,
Email: info@khatrihotel.com, www.khatrihotel.com
Tariff: Standard Room - INR 5200/-
*NB: Tariff includes Breakfast
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
• Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of your registration form.
• Deadline for registration is 15th January 2010. After 15th January 2010 delegates will have to register on the spot.
• Full payment must be made along with the registration or just after the registration but before 15th January 2010.
After receipt of the fee, a confirmation letter will be issued to the delegates.
• Delegates are requested to bring the confirmation letter to the Symposium and present it at the registration counter as a proof of
their registration
• No registration cancellation applies. A substitute colleague will be accepted provided the organisers receive written notice.
• Delegates who wish to receive an invitation for their VISA application are requested first to pay the participation fee and send a copy
of their passport to the attention of the personnel indicated above. Request for letter of invitations have to be received by
05th January 2010 at the latest. Should the delegate not be granted his / her VISA, the participation fee will be reimbursed (less bank
charges) on providing a proof from the Embassy or Consulate. This proof is to be sent to the attention of the personnel indicated
above.
• All speakers and topics are correct at the time of printing, Organisers reserve the right to substitute and cancel or alter the contents
and timings of the program for reasons beyond their control.
• Organisers reserve the right to make any amendment to the Symposium details with out prior notice.

8. International Association of Public Transport
Union Internationale des Transports Publics
Internationaler Verband Für öffentliches Verkehrswesen
Unión Internacional de Transporte Público
Connecting the world of public transport
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is:
The network of all mobility actors
UITP represents over 3,100 urban, local, regional and national mobility actors from more than 90 countries in all continents. UITP brings
together:
• Operating companies;
• Local, regional and national authorities;
• The service and supply industry; and
• Research institutes, academics and consultants.
UITP covers all modes of public transport - metro, bus, light rail, regional and suburban railways, and waterborne transport. It also represents
collective transport in a broader sense.
The catalyst for new business opportunities
By uniting the entire supply chain of public transport players, UITP is an ideal platform for developing business partnerships and joint
ventures. UITP helps people make the right connections in a neutral and trusted atmosphere, thereby fostering investments in the sector,
improving product development and accelerating sales cycles.
The global centre of knowledge and know-how
UITP acts as the point of reference and a centre of best practices and benchmarking for the public transport sector. UITP gathers and
monitors public transport statistics and mobility indicators, and acts as a knowledge hub on past and current developments and future
trends. As such, UITP is THE worldwide expert on public transport and related issues.
The advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility
UITP works to mobilize political will with its sound evidence, and to create favorable climate for the sector. As the representative of the entire
mobility market, UITP has a strong voice and significant influence when it comes to defending the interests of public transport. UITP is
actively engaged with a number of international bodies - such as the United Nations, the World Bank and European institutions.
The promoter of innovations and forward-looking solutions
UITP is a forward-looking Association, striving to anticipate needs and identify and promote future solutions for the sector.
It also works to empower its members to be equipped to rise to the challenges of today and tomorrow through its programme of training
courses.
About DIMTS
Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) Ltd. is a Joint Venture Company set up with
50% equity, each of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and the
Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) Ltd.
Our mission is to create an environment where the majority of trips take place by public transport in
preference to personal motorized transport.
DIMTS has a wealth of domain expertise to service clients associated with road transport, rail
transport, transport infrastructure, transport facilities development, information technology etc. and
our clients include government departments, local bodies, public sector companies, as well as,
private companies. We provide the entire gamut of services from conceptualization to
commissioning of urban transport and transport infrastructure related projects, given our knowledge
and skills in Urban Transport Planning, Project Management, Engineering Design and Construction
Management, Financial Modeling, Public Transport Concession Management, Operations and
Facilities Management, Sensitivity Analysis, Asset Creation and Management, Information
Technology and e-Enablement.
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