Abstract
PERSPECTIVE ABOUT BRTS (BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM) IN HUBBALLI-DHARWAD
*Dr. Veda Malagatti and Ramaswamy D. Malagatti
ABSTRACT
Bus rapid transit System (BRTS), also called a busway or transitway, is a bus-based public transport system designed to improve capacity and reliability relative to a conventional bus system. The world is adapting this Modernized form of transportation of passengers. The purpose for such mode of transport is obviously for the convenience, speedy commutation and impressive services. The objective of this study is to analyse the feasibility of the BRTS and the services by conducting the survey by using questionnaire. Acceptance of the system by the public and their enthusiasm is very crucial for the success of the system. A study has been carried out at pre and post launch of BRTS where the time gap between the two survey is less than a year. Factor analysis is calculated to study the loadings and reliability of factor influencing the effectiveness of BRTS .Chi-Square supports the positive impact of BRTS in Hubballi Dharwad city. At the last, the public has also expressed a vision of metro train would have been a better alternate of BRTS.
[Full Text Article] [Download Certificate]