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Name of Organization

Chandigarh Smart City Limited

Address

Building No. 1, 2nd and 3rd Floor, Adjoining SCO 17-18-19, Over New Bridge, Sector 17 A, Chandigarh, Pin 160017

Nodal Officer

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS

Designation

Chief Executive Officer

Contact Details

Phone:

1725043196, 1725043196

Email:

smartcity.chd@nic.in

Website:

https://www.chandigarhsmartcity.in/

Title

Engagement of Agency for Design, Build, Operate, Finance Transfer Public Bike Sharing System in Chandigarh on PPP Mode

State/ Union Territory

Chandigarh

Coverage

Entire City

Problem Statement

Increased Congestion- 878 vehicles per 1000 population
High % Co2 Emission- 2,486 Giga Grams of Green House Gas in the year 2017
Infrastructure Demand- A large number of students need NMT facilities
Infrastructure Gap- Issues of last-mile connectivity

Solutions Envisaged

Implementation of Public Bicycle Sharing System with 5000 Bicycles

Solutions Selection

Design Built Finance Operate Transfer (DBFOT)

Implementation

The project is on Pubic Private Partnership mode wherein, the CAPEX and OPEX is to be borne by the concessionaire, and annual concession fee is paid to the authority.

Challenges

Finding a Public Private Partner for project implementation
Vandalism
Car drivers’ apathy toward pedestrians and cyclists

Resolution of Challenges

227 Km of Cycle Track
Redesigned Junctions

Key Success Factors

The project has been planned on a pan-city basis which allows the system to be widely used by all the citizens, thereby creating an opportunity for mass adoption and utilization by everyone. Also, the system integration with ICCC helps collect and analyse data for a more informed decision. The ride cost per half an hour is very economical at Rs. 10/-

Outcomes

The project is being monitored on real-time basis from ICCC and so far through data captured major outcomes derived in out of 3 lakh registered users 30% of them are female, 80% are youngsters in the age category 16- 30 years, average single trip distance is 6 - 8 km and approx 31,000 rides are undertaken monthly in Chandigarh.

Impact

In last 24 months, 8.3 lakh ride undertaken, 33 Lakh Km covered on bicycle, 3 Lakh Registered users, 825 MT of Carbon Emission Saved

Scalability

The project has been implemented in 4 Phases covering the entire city. The nodes covered are major tourist attraction points, offices, colleges, schools, markets, parks, and neighborhoods.

Key Learnings

A dedicated bicycling infrastructure in the city can help motivate the citizens to undertake bicycling as an alternate mode of transport along with easy to use public bicycle sharing system encouraging last mile connectivity.

Total Cost/Outlay (INR Crores)

125

Total Time Period of Implementation

11 Years 6 Months- 18 Months for Construction and 10 years of Operation

Technology/Innovation

GPS based lock, call center for grievance management, API integration with ICCC, Mobile app etc.

Disclaimer

The Engagement of Agency for Design, Build, Operate, Finance Transfer Public Bike Sharing System in Chandigarh on PPP Mode has been submitted by the Government of Chandigarh for Best Practices by States. The information provided are true and correct and complete responsibility for the information remains with the Government of Chandigarh. The information submitted here may be ustilised by DEA for any policy purposes.