Two International awards to Janmarg – BRTS Ahmedabad

The design of BRTS Janmarg has been selected for the coveted international ‘PT X 2 Knowledge and Research Award’ at the 59th UITP World Congress in Dubai on April 14. The award has been conferred to the Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University.

It’s worthwhile to mention that BRTS Janmarg Ahmedabad has also been awarded the ‘Daring Ambition Award’ at the regional level at the 59th UITP World Congress in Dubai on April 14.

Earlier CEPT-CoE was awarded the regional award in the same category. In the final round, CEPT- CoE was one of five institutes from across the world.

The other four finalists were:
• Institute of Transport Studies, Monash University – Australia
• Land Transport Authority – Singapore
• The Swedish Public Transport Association (Svensk Kollektivtrafik) – Sweden
• University of Washington – USA

The PTx2 Awards have been launched by UITP to share initiatives that support the ambitious objective of doubling the public transport market share worldwide by 2025 – the PTx2 strategy and reward excellence.

Janmarg, CEPT-CoE was selected for its innovation in designing the BRT network in Ahmedabad. The jury appreciated the fresh and original principles of identifying key nodes in the city and connecting them through a comprehensive network. The emphasis was on connecting busy areas, but avoiding busy roads.

UITP (International Association of Public Transport) is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It is a platform for worldwide cooperation, business development and the sharing of know-how between its 3,400 members from 92 countries. UITP is the global advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of innovations in the sector.