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In MMTS, each mode of transport is combined Connectivity deals with all levels of transit service
which yields the most economical transportation coverage, thus integrating routes, schedules, socio-
for the supply chain. Efficiency is the prime economic stratas, demographics and patterns of
rationale for intermodal transport, but accessibility spatial activity. The objective of using connectivity
and efficiency remain the prime reasons for using as an indicator is to quantify and evaluate transit
two or more transport modes. Most exports services in terms of prioritizing transit locations
require trucks, or railcars for pick-up and delivery and assessing its effectiveness and efficiency. A
at some point in the supply chain in any economy. typical intermodal connectivity for public transport
Intermodal transportation system competes with is shown in Figure 2.3. In a typical urban centre,
conventional road transport in terms of costs and commuters can drive and park at the nearest bus
time. A rail-barge intermodal transport system station to ride a bus and then change over to a
would have lower cost than an all-rail freight metro at a suitable transit point. This intermodal
movement. Shipping of value-added goods is public transport framework is deployed in several
more or less reliable but transit time is higher in developed countries. In India, efforts are made to
intermodal transport. Hence, potential time savings establish such multimodal connectivity in Delhi and
in intermodal transport remains a key competitive Hyderabad.
issue. Figure 2.1 shows a typical intermodal FIG 2.3
transport system. SCHEMATIC OF INTERMODAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORT SYSTEM [2]
The level of connectivity controls reliability and
transit time. Any impediment that slows or Modal transfer
halts the flow of traffic creates a bottleneck. The
symptoms of bottlenecks are usually congestion,
slowdown of vehicular movement, queue
formation or shipping delays, which not only have
negative impact on economy but also causes
environmental pollution. Bottlenecks may be due
to lack of infrastructure or due to unfavourable
regulatory causes and in some cases, dysfunctional
supply chain.
2.1.1 MODAL SHIFTS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Operation of multimodal system is complex. An important alternative to using cars, scooters
Systems integration with new technologies or other personalized vehicles is public transport.
that support data acquisition and information Major cities globally are emphasizing on raising
management is the key requirement. These the share of public transport. India has made
systems also integrate hardware and software a commitment to reducing GHG emissions in
components into a multifunctional platform, INDC report to the tune of 32 – 35% per unit
specifically designed for planning and monitoring GDP by 2030 w.r.t. the base year 2005. GHG
of multimodal transport. Components of MMTS is emission issue has also been discussed extensively
given in Figure 2.2. in the Climate Change Conference of Parties

FIG 2.2 COMPONENTS OF MMTS

TRAVEL SUPPLY TRAVEL DEMAND

MULTI-MODAL
TRAFFIC OPERATION TRANSPORT TRANSPORT SERVICE
SYSTEM

INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
COORDINATION & GUIDANCE

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