Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Project introduction

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Project introduction (1) ü SPUTNIC – Strategies for PUblic Tra. Nsport In Cities ü under 6 th EU FP for research and development ü dedicated to challenges faced by local and regional PT systems in transition (mostly CEE countries) ü Challenges: emergence of competitive environment, changing institutional frameworks, limited financial resources Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Project introduction (2) ü SPUTNIC - to help make PT more attractive and efficient by: 1. support to anticipate and prepare for emerging challenges 2. state-of-the-art knowledge and research 3. guidelines and practical tools ü Supported by four working groups of PT experts ü Implementation: 2006 -2009 Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

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Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Project priority areas - Clusters Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Current situation – State-of-the-Art (1) ü outdated rolling stock ü inhomogeneous vehicle fleets (little standardization) ü maintenance costly rolling stock and infrastructure ü less productive company departments ü Over-staffed companies Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Current situation – State-of-the-Art (2) ü almost no existing traffic management systems ü almost no operational control systems ü no electronic passenger information systems ü deficiencies in connection between local traffic and inter urban traffic Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Market Organisation - challenges (1) ü Decreasing public resources for public transport and lack of funds to finance investments and operation. ü Low integration of PT in overall mobility and transport planning. ü Low integration between local and regional (and national) transport networks and services. ü Missing integrated tariff and fare systems Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Market Organisation Cluster (2) ü Low implementation of division between buyer/authority and operator. ü Low co-operation between PT companies. ü Few incentives for PT operators to cut costs and increase revenues. ü Low implementation of quality and performance monitoring. ü Low contribution of fare revenues to cost coverage Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Customer Relations challenges (1) ü Improve knowledge about demand ü Customer oriented transport planning ü Strengthening PT image in the eye of customers and institutions ü Creation of partnerships and alliances ü Improve information for customers Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Corporate Management challenges ü To meet constant demand for high performance of PT company- performance indicators and new methods/tools of performance management ü Restructuring and change management of PT company – no effective project management and programme management discipline ü Effective human resource management (performance improvement, development and managing behaviour) Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Equipment & Operational Aspects challenges (1) Infrastructure problems ü Increase of quality of infrastructure and rolling stock ü Increase of traveling speed ü Increase of urban space ü Improvement of ticketing and passenger information system Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Equipment and Operational Aspects (2) Rolling Stock issues ü Improvement of technical safety and reliability ü Harmonisation of inhomogeneous bus and tram fleets ü Introduction (upgrading or buying new fleet) of low floor vehicles or compartments ü Use of alternative fuel for buses – energy savings, increase of reliability, less pollution ü lack of funding public transport Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities Equipment and Operational Aspects (3) ü Enhancing safety and improving operating quality for passengers ü improvement of interoperability between metro – tram – light rail - bus ü Vehicle maintenance Question: To buy new rolling stock or to refurbish or upgrade existing or second hand vehicles? ü No universal solution for every city-detailed economical analysis considering local conditions needed Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

Strategies for Public Transport in Cities SPUTNIC methods and products ü Working in 4 areas ü 4 working groups of PT experts 2 x year ü Report on PT state-of- the-art, challenges, recommendations ü Tools, guidelines, fact sheets etc. ü Direct dissemination to experts (dissemination database) ü Project website www. sputnicproject. eu Funded by the EU SPUTNIC – Strategies for Public Transport in Cities http: //www. sputnicproject. eu/

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