BURGAS INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROJECT Information day, 5 th July 2011, Burgas
BRT TECHNICAL DESIGN TENDER Preliminary tender specifications and requirements
Overview 1 Burgas BRT concept 2 Main outputs expected 3 Procurement Process 4 Qualification criteria & Evaluation
High ambitions for Burgas Creating a world-class urban transport model for Burgas Becoming a best practice example of modern urban transport management for Bulgaria and South-East Europe Ambitions are maybe set high but seems realistic with EU support
Project objectives Bus Network Optimisation of bus route network Bus fleet New attractive buses One brand Universal appearance of public transport Speed increase Reduction of travel times Promotion Marketing of public transport Ticket system Integrated electronic ticketing system (with zones) Passenger information Improved passenger information New bus shelters High quality waiting facilities at bus stops Parking regulation Extension of paid parking in city centre ( blue zone ) Cycling Promotion of cycling
Fast Bus concept: dedicated bus lanes
Fast Bus concept: central bus stop
Fast Bus concept: attractive stops
Burgas BRT Proposed Route Total length = 14.7-15.3 KM
BRT service will cover Burgas very well The BRT corridor could replace several competing bus routes BRT covers 5 competing routes: 1, 2, 2A, Trolley, 211 Could offer a high level of service BRT corridor - proposal 5 competing lines
1 BRT concept 2 Main outputs expected 3 Procurement Specifics 4 Qualification criteria & Evaluation
1. REVIEW OF NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES ACCORDINGLY TO THE EXISTING URBAN ROAD NETWORK Revision based on: Existing road network Intersections specifics Ability to keep schedule and timetable Critical points on the route Criterion BRT Existing 5 lines Number of bus routes Total bus route length Land Coverage (500 m range), KM^2 Population within 500 meter Employment within 500 meter 1 5 14.9 78.6 17.0 20.6 67% 78% 43% 53%
2. ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT URBAN ROAD NETWORK FOR BUILDING BRT LANES Defining critical points Proposals for road reconstruction Proposals for pedestrians accessibility Defining permeability of the road network Each option accompanied by environmental analysis Options to be presented with analysis of advantages and disadvantages Data and analysis of the road network available 1.Number of lanes per road per direction 2.Road directionality one way/two ways 3.Traffic-light survey to model delays in intersections 4.Roadtypes Segmentation Principal-98KM Arterial 91KM Local 552KM Parking/Access roads 70KM Intercity 190KM Walk-way 192KM Ramps 5KM.
3. REVISION AND OPTIMIZATION OF ALL INTERSECTIONS WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS Assuring priority of public transport at intersections with traffic lights 37 traffic lights in city 27 traffic lights on BRT route
4. ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT BYCICLE NETWORK Evaluation of current bicycle network Proposals for new bicycle lanes: According to Municipality Master Plan Integrated with other Public transport modes Assuring connections between living and working areas, green and pedestrian areas
5. TECHNICAL PROJECT OF A CENTRAL BUS STOP STATION The key bus stop for the BRT route Attractive architecture design Comfortable and accessible for passengers Relevant connection with the main walking area Evaluation of the possibility to cross the street under the ground
6. TECHNICAL PROJECT FOR 2 NEW BUS TERMINALS MAIN BUS TERMINAL SOUTH Accessibility from main walking area Bus sectors for departure busses Bus sector for arriving busses Bicycle equipment Modern design and passenger facilities BUS TERMINAL MEDEN RUDNIK One floor building Bus sector on exit Accessibility Staff facilities
Overview 1 BRT concept 2 Main outputs expected 3 Procurement Specifics 4 Qualification criteria & Evaluation
Procurement Specifics Open procedure Minimum qualification requirements financial and technical No discrimination requirements Guarantees for participation Coordination with the Managing Authority of OP Regional Development
Overview 1 BRT concept 2 Main outputs expected 3 Procurement Specifics 4 Qualification criteria & Evaluation
Possible Qualification Criteria Minimum financial requirements 2-3 mln EUR revenues in total for the last 3 years Technical Requirements Experience in designing urban transport schemes AND Experience in designing segregated public transport rapid bus lanes MINIMUM 3 PROJECTS OF BOTH TOGETHER for the last 5 years
Possible Evaluation Criteria A combination of Technical Criteria + Price with focus on quality 1. Technical Approach (Concept) for realizing every activity Workplan Composition and qualifications of the team 2. Price
Other information Budget ~ 1 million EUR (80% BRT system, 20% bicycle task) Start of tender ~ 1 st September 2011 Official language of tender documents Bulgarian Time for execution after contracting max 6 months
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