Reform #10: Transform Public Transportation with Smart Planning
Create efficient public transport through dedicated bus lanes, massive electric bus expansion, intelligent traffic systems, and integrated payment systems.
Traffic chaos, pollution, and unreliable public transport create daily hardships for citizens and hurt the economy through lost time and health costs.
- 1Build dedicated lanes: 2 for electric buses, 2 for walking/cycling, 2 for private vehicles
- 2Expand Sajha Yatayat: 1 electric bus per 500-1,000 urban residents
- 3Install intelligent traffic lights that give priority to buses using GPS
- 4Create unified payment system with cards and mobile apps for all transport
- 5Provide real-time GPS tracking so people know when buses will arrive
Bogotá's bus system reduced travel time by 32% and air pollution by 40%
Curitiba's bus system serves 70-80% of commuters at $200,000 per km vs. $90 million for subways
Lagos bus system reduced travel time by 40% and CO₂ by 13% while cutting fares 30%
Year 1: Plan routes, conduct environmental studies, buy bus fleets
Year 2: Build major routes, install GPS systems, launch integrated ticketing
Year 3: Full network operation, optimize performance, plan expansion
40% reduction in average commute times within 3 years
80% of urban residents within 500m of reliable public transport
50% reduction in private vehicle use during peak hours
90% on-time performance for scheduled services
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