NOIDA: Delhi and other NCR cities like Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon may have high-speed road connectivity with the upcoming international airport in Jewar.
Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL) has started working on a project to connect the upcoming airport with Delhi and NCR cities through a bus rapid transit system (BRTS). Officials said a consultant will be hired to identify the routes and prepare a feasibility plan after studying such systems functional in national and international cities.
NIAL’s nodal officer Shailendra Kumar Bhatia said, “BRTS is one of the facets of the public transport system which the government is planning to implement here to provide smooth connectivity with nearby cities and IGI airport. Transportation systems like metro, rapid rail and pod taxis are also being worked upon.”
On the lines of Zurich airport, which combines all modes of transport under one roof, a ground transportation centre (GTC) has been proposed near the Jewar airport. It will house public transport facilities like metro, taxis and bus services, besides private parking. Officials said it was a very important factor in the success of the airport.
The private concessionaire, Zurich AG, has sought requisite support from the government, TOI has learnt.
“As a part of the detailed project report, the consultant’s job would be to plan BRTS corridors and allied infrastructure, fleet size and bus technology. They will also give reports on the costing and economic viability of the project, besides the source of funding, business model and financial viability,” Bhatia said. The DPR is most likely to be ready by September this year. A request for proposal has been floated to hire the consultant. The last date to file applications is April 17.
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