TIMCON was engaged by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) to conduct traffic surveys, operations analysis, micro-simulation, and demand forecasting modelling in support of the detailed design of the BRT Line 5 in the Outer Ring Road Corridor in Nairobi, Kenya.
The project involved:
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Establishing existing characteristics through collection, review, and analysis of traffic and travel data within the study area.
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Undertaking micro-simulation modelling to project future traffic demands and determine BRT and traffic operations along Outer Ring Road.
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Conducting BRT scenario analysis to assess the impacts of other BRT lines on the operational performance of BRT Line 5.
In addition, TIMCON carried out demand forecasting modelling to determine:
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Route design and future BRT ridership along Outer Ring Road.
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BRT system and corridor capacity.
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Intersections and integration with other BRT lines.
The project delivered a service that reflected current and future passenger flows, aligned with cost considerations, while sustaining the function of Outer Ring Road as an expressway. It also provided for a high-speed BRT system and express buses connecting to the airport.
