(a) the details of funds granted for Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) projects under
the Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM);
(b) whether the Government has taken into consideration the difficulties being faced
in the implementation of BRTS in Delhi while approving these projects in other States;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether safety of pedestrians has been paid due attention in approving BRT
projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )
(a)to(e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.115 FOR 24.10.2008
REGARDING BRT SYSTEM.
(a): 16 projects received from various States have been approved by the Government
for funding under the Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) Component of Jawaharlal
Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) with an approved cost of Rs.408458.70 lakhs
with Additional Central Assistance committed of Rs.189508.05 lakhs. Details in this regards
is enclosed as Annexure I.
(b)to(e): Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), though an established system globally
for more than 30 years, is being implemented for the first time in India. As such,
the experience gained in any city, including Delhi are being taken note of and shared with
other cities through regular workshops. Cities have been advised to incorporate all such
experiences adequately in the detailed designs for their BRTS projects. For the safety of
the pedestrians, separate dedicated path in all BRTS project corridors is included as part
of the project. At grade pedestrian crossings are also regulated and protected
through traffic signals.