GUJRAT :ROAD TRANSPORTATION

SUBMITTED BY: MUKUL GOYAL(06502925) ANKUSH BHATNAGAR(09609185)

Introduction
Gujarat is in the forefront of economic development and industrialization.

Gujarat caters to a vast hinterland, which constitutes 35% of Indias exports. Growing industrialization of the State & increasing needs of the people for better quality of life the need to cater to the burgeoning trade through the hinterland has put tremendous pressure on the existing infrastructure in the State. Gujarat is the first state in India to have a law governing Built Own and Transfer (BOT) transaction and such other arrangements along with private participation in infrastructure projects.
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Roads in the transport sector accounts for nearly 17.05% of the total planned investments amounting to Rs.19951 crores for the period upto 2010 of "Gujarat Infrastructure Agenda Vision 2010". The State has formed a wholly owned Government undertaking "Gujarat State Road Development Corporation Ltd" (GSRDC) to implement the plans. GSRDC is a Corporation established by the Government of Gujarat, through a Government Resolution dated Feb. 20, 1999 and the GSRDC has been in incorporated on 12th May, 1999 as a limited company under the Companies Act, 1956.

Roads in Gujarat
One of the best in the country:
Good Connectivity Better Accessibility Best Serviceability Safer Geometrics
Road Category NH SH MDR ODR VR Total Non plan roads Road Length (Km) 3260 18286 20953 10422 21098 74018 28053

Gujarat Road Statistics

GUJARAT ROAD POLICY

To provide connectivity to all villages by all weather roads, and improve quality of life in rural areas, in terms of quick access to health services, better education, social services etc. To provide an adequate and efficient road system encompassing all transportation needs so as to ensure smooth and uninterrupted flow of goods and passenger traffic both within the State as well as on interstate routes. To constantly upgrade technology by inducting superior and quicker construction and maintenance methods with a view to reduce the total transportation cost as well as to reduce the overall life cycle cost of roads. To induct more scientific principles of resource allocation for maintenance and new construction programmes. To set high standards of road safety and travel comfort.

Key Development Projects

Gujarat State Highway Project (GSHP) Funded by World Bank Gujarat Emergency Earthquake Rehabilitation Project (GEERP) funded by world bank; Asian Development Bank Projects through privatization- Toll Roads and Bridges Regular state and Centrally funded projects Funding by HUDCO NABARD assistance PMGSY Pragati Path Vikas Path WB Follow on project Project shelf of Vision-2020 Port connectivity projects
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PRIVATIZATION
AHMEDABAD-MEHSANA TOLL ROAD VADODARA - HALOL TOLL ROAD OTHER PROJECTS

PRIVATIZATION
AHMEDABAD-MEHSANA TOLL ROAD VADODARA - HALOL TOLL ROAD OTHER PROJECTS

AHMEDABAD-MEHSANA TOLL ROAD

Ahmedabad Mehsana Toll Road Company Limited (AMTRL) was promoted by Government of Gujarat (GoG) and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS), specifically for the purpose of developing and implementing Ahmedabad Mehsana Road Project under Built, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis. Annual and Periodic Maintenance (including renewal and overlay) for next 30 years also to be carried out by AMTRL SALEINT FEATURES

Widening & Strengthening of Existing 51.6 km long road from two lanes to four lanes divided carriageway and construction continuous Service Roads on either side. Widening & Strengthening of Existing 11.5 km long two lanes Kadi - Kalol Spur road. Bypass of 2.3 km long at Sertha village on left side of the existing road. 2 Nos. Main Toll Plazas one Ahmedabad side and other Mehsana side at Km 20+000 and Km 65+500 respectively and two intermediate toll plazas at Chhatral and Nandasan respectively. 2 Nos. Road over Bridges (RoB) & 2 Nos. Minor Bridges, 1 No. Road under Bridge (RuB) and 5 Nos. Underpasses of minimum size of 5 m x 3 m and 5 Nos. Cattle Crossings of minimum size 3 m x 2.1 m.
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PRIVATIZATION
AHMEDABAD-MEHSANA TOLL ROAD VADODARA - HALOL TOLL ROAD OTHER PROJECTS

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VADODARA - HALOL TOLL ROAD

Vadodara Halol Toll Road Company Limited (VHTRL) was promoted by Government of Gujarat (GoG) and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) specifically for the purpose of developing and implementing Vadodara Halol Road Project under Built, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis. Annual and Periodic Maintenance (including renewal and overlay) for next 30 years also to be carried out by VHTRL. The construction of Vadodara Halol Toll Road commenced on 1st March 1999 and the project achieved substantial completion on 15th September 2000. The Toll Operations commenced on 24th October 2000. The project has been completed within budgeted cost and time.

SALIENT FEATURES Widening and strengthening of existing 31.7 Km long road from two lanes to four lanes divided carriageway and continuous service roads on either side. 3 major bridges and 3 minor bridges. 7 Nos. Underpasses of size of 5 m x 3 m Retro-reflective signboards to improve road safety with very good riding quality to enhance user comfort. Embankment Repairs and Turfing to stabilize the slopes.

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PRIVATIZATION
AHMEDABAD-MEHSANA TOLL ROAD VADODARA - HALOL TOLL ROAD OTHER PROJECTS

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OTHER PROJECTS

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Ahmedabad BRTS
Ahemdabad BRTS is a highly ambitious rapid transport system developed by Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) for the city of Ahemdabad, recognizing that no single mode would cater to the mobility needs of the city and that Bus forms the most critical segment of the public transport system in the Ahemdabad city.

Ahmedabad is a city with present population of 72 lakhs (7.2 million), which is likely to be 11 million by the year 2035. This would lead to agglomeration of surrounding settlements like Naroda and other smaller villages, which ultimately increases the area of the city, which may become 1,000 km2 in the year 2035. .
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FUTURE PLANS
In future, this system will get integrated with Ahmedabad Metro by the addition of two lines running through east to west and north to south.
Unlike other Indian BRTS projects, this project is on fullswing and the system designs are quite similar to Curitiba's Rede Integrada de Transporte and Bogota's TransMEL INO which are exceptionally better than Delhi BRTS and Pune BRTS. By following this system Chennai BRTS and Bangalore BRTS are also under implementation.

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Vision 2020 Gujarat Roads

Vision for Gujarat Infrastructure Gujarat shall enter into an exciting era of accelerated economic growth and cohesive social development creating benchmarks for the rest of the country. Road Sector Perspective 2020 To create a robust road network with adequate capacity linking all growth centers of the state To facilitate speedy cargo evacuation within 12 hours from Gujarats ports to its state boundary To provide for an average speed of 60 kmph To ensure 100% all weather paved roads To ensure 100% rural connectivity
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Challenges
Although Gujarat had been one of Indias fastest economic growing provinces with one of the most extensive road networks in the vast country, its poor road conditions and rapidly rising vehicle ownership have literally taken its toll in the province. Congested road networks leading to longer travel times, high vehicle-operating costs, and low-quality services for users have impeded further economic growth in Gujarat. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate since road transport demands are anticipated to double within 10 years. The number of vehicles continues to increase. Equally serious is the limited capacity of sector agencies to build high-quality road infrastructure on schedule, adding to this is inadequate funding for the ongoing maintenance of roads leading to a backlog in road maintenance.

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CONCLUSIONS
From 2000 to 2007 the Gujarat State Highways Project, with funding from the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), improved 1,900 kilometres of roads, reducing travel times by 10 percent. Funding available for regular road maintenance increased by 20 percent. Gujarat Road Management System (GRMS) is now fully operational, providing state of-the-art outputs on road condition and maintenance matters for the states core road network, including the preparation of new project plans,

evaluating the status quo, and setting out a clear rationale for change. These
enhancements have overwhelmingly benefitted the public that enjoys increased access to social, health, education, and economic services.

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Suggestions and Key actions required

Maintain Gujarat Pragati Path on peak working condition Ensure that the minimum bucket of roads is implemented by 2010 Introduce flexible project structuring Provide revenue shortfall support to reduce revenue risk for private developers Expand schemes with beneficiaries participation for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects Allow commercial exploitation of land other than along the right of way. Scientific Resource allocation for projects and road maintenance.
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