Our Introduction
The Yellow Line BRT Corridor
The proposed Yellow BRT corridor is specifically defined as a core priority under the JICA Transportation Master Plan (Karachi Transport Improvement Plan (KTIP), 2030). The project also is closely aligned to the Federal Government’s stated policies objectives with urban development and green growth. This Corridor is developed primarily connecting Korangi to Numaish with thriving and dynamic commercial, institutional, residential, cultural, and religious activities so exist at higher levels of activity and density.
The proposed corridor alignment follows the alignments of the following:
- 1. Korangi Industrial Road (8000 road) from Dawood Chowrangi in Landhi to Jam Sadiq Bridge.
- 2. Korangi Road from KPT Interchange to FTC Interchange.
- 3. Shahrah-e-Faisal, from FTC Interchange to Shahrah-e Quaideen.
- 4. Shahrah-e-Quaideen from Shahrah-e-Faisal to Kashmir Road intersection (integration point with the Red BRT Corridor.
OUR MISSION
We’re on a mission to ensure
- EXPEDIENCY by providing Convenient and categorized entry and exit for senior citizens, women and people with special needs with level boarding which eliminates the need to ascend steps on to the bus.
- SECURITY & SAFETY by providing maximum facilitation to the highest rider. Buses will have separate compartments for females and transgender, and be equipped with CCTV Cameras for live surveillance and a Panic Button to report issues.
- CONVENIENCE by providing safe access to stations waiting area as well as separate parking for bicycles and motor bikes as well as professional staff.
- CLEAN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY by providing alternative fuel systems and other technologies that reduce emissions and use less fuel.
- EASY ACCESS by providing a dedicated Mobile Application to plan journeys, pay fares and find locations as well as report any issues.
OUR COMMITMENTS
We recognize our responsibility towards
- AFFECTED PEOPLE AND DISPERSED BUSINESS by compensating to the businesses affected and individual dispersed by the project during the construction phase.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY by planting of almost 50,000 fruit bearing trees will be planted across the corridor as part of the project.
Our Impact
It is estimated that about 1.5 Million people will benefit from this project, particularly people living and working in Korangi Industrial Area. The project will improve the safe and secure accessibility of women and people with limited mobility to jobs and other economic activities. The project will also focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation measures and other environmental Co- Benefits by shifting road users from polluting transport modes (e.g. old, poorly maintained buses and motorcycles) to lower carbon modes (e.g. cleaner BRT buses and non-motorized transport), and by providing resilient transport infrastructure and increasing the capacity of authorities to deal with disaster situations.