Projects: Urban Mobility and Public Transport
Lviv, Ukraine, e-BRT feasibility study, 2026
DTS provided the role of project director steering a feasibility study to develop an eBRT concept in Lviv, Ukraine. The study was funded by Civitas Ukraine as part of the Horizon Europe Project eBRT2030. The city of Lviv is seen as Ukraine’s gateway to Europe. Lviv is experiencing significant growth due to internal migration (from areas affected by Russia’s invasion) and the relocation of commercial, administrative and logistic operations. An e-BRT is proposed to improve cross city connections and to connect with expanding satellite towns.
DTS developed the approach and workplan and guided team members through the tasks via capacity building and knowledge transfer. The feasibility study included review of existing transport strategy (SUMP), corridor identification and appraisal, a review of physical opportunities and constraints, demand assessment, conceptual design, energy modelling, powertrain and vehicle assessment (trolleybus v BEB), e-bus operation planning, CAPEX and OPEX estimation, emission modelling, defining system management and operational roles, economic appraisal and financial assessment.
Ho-Chi-Minh-City Transit Orientated Design Guidance, 2025
The UK FCDO’s Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP) supported Ho-Chi-Minh-City’s transition to a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Land Value Capture model as the city expands its urban rail network from 1 to 12 lines.
DTS developed Technical Guidance to inform TOD planning at the corridor, neighbourhood and station level, providing HCMC Departments with practical, locally adapted guidance grounded in international best practice. Guidance covered metro station design, multi-modal interchange design, street network layout, street design (Complete Streets), pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, public transport infrastructure, traffic management, freight management, parking management and kerbside control. This guidance integrated with complementary policies on land-use, urban design, climate resilience and Gender, Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
DTS advocated a “Vision and Validate” approach, using comparator evidence from Taipei, Singapore, Hong Kong and Seoul to support HCMC’s long term goal for 50% PT mode share. With particular focus on the phased implementation of measures that enable a shift high motorcycle/moped use.
Rwanda Urban Mobility Project: Kigali, 2025
The objective of the Rwanda Urban Mobility Project is to enhance public transport and NMT provision across Kigali through targeted investments, strengthening institutions to better plan and manage mobility, and by opening opportunities for private sector participation in financing and service provision. Investments include the development of a multi-modal transit terminal, enhancement of the public transport system, NMT, green mobility infrastructure, bus fleet renewal and e-mobility.
DTS conducted the socio-economic assessment of the investment options, provided strategic guidance considering macro and micro economic implications of transport investment decisions, and undertook value for money exercises. Economic and financial analysis of the program considered different demand and socio-economic scenarios. DTS advised the City of Kigali on proposed Public Partnership Projects (based on sound financial and economic analysis), reviewed the investment strategy, and provided recommendations for the implementation roadmap.
Tirana Public Transport Data Management & Visualization, 2023
DTS provided training to the Urban Transport Department of Tirana on the use of new datasets to inform the planning and management of public transport and to provide passenger information. The training focused on using QGIS to visualize and analyse data related to public transport supply, and demand, as well as how to create their own GTFS feeds to support analysis and passenger journey planning.
Training also covered the collection and analysis of new datasets to monitor the performance of the public transport network, the operators, and how passengers use the public transport system. Including visualization of the contracted network and accessibility modelling. Such analysis informs network optimization and helps to target bus priority infrastructure.
The capacity building activity supported the mayor’s plan to double the capacity of Tirana’s bus network and to introduce BRT.
Tirana Bus Revenue and Operating Cost Scenario Model, 2021
DTS developed a passenger demand, revenue and operating cost model for the network of 19 bus lines in Tirana. The model enables scenario testing of changes to the Level of Service and fare upon ridership, revenue and operating costs. Scenarios tested include alternative fares, headway and operating speed. The interplay between operating costs and revenue under each scenario helped to inform the approach taken by Tirana City to reform public transport provision across the city.
The model digests a year’s worth of historic data of patronage, service schedule and reliability by route, as well as detailed operating costs covering all aspects of fuel, maintenance, staff salaries, overheads, depreciation and tax. The model of passenger demand included elasticities With Respect To fare and level of service. Revenue included single and monthly pass tickets.
Nottingham & Derby Transforming Cities Fund Bid, 2019
DTS prepared the economic case for a UK Department for Transport Transforming Cities Fund bid for Nottingham City and Derby City Councils. The complete Business Case was produced by Integrated Transport Planning. The successful bid unlocked a £161m package of measures that improve transport connections to key employment sites and promote active transport and public transport. The measures include bus priority corridors with bus lanes, upgraded signals and junctions; Park and Ride; an electric Rapid Transit route (eRT); Real Time Passenger Information; Demand Responsive Transit to employers including Rolls Royce and Bombardier; e-ticket improvements; on-street bike hire scheme; cycle infrastructure upgrades; rapid EV charging points; and urban realm improvements.
DTS prepared the impact forecasts, conducted the economic appraisal for all elements, supported the financial case. DTS developed the economic case aligned with UK’s DfT’s Transport Advisory Guidance (TAG) and HMT Green Book, this forms a key part of the overall Strategic Business Case. The successful bid was the only one to receive the full amount requested from the UK Government.
Karachi BRT Institutional Reform & Financial Plan, 2018
The Government of Sindh, with the support of JICA and ADB, are implementing the Karachi Transportation Improvement Masterplan and associated projects. This includes developing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the Yellow-Line BRT and feasibility studies for the Green- and Red-Line BRTs.
DTS supported this project by advising on institutional development and establishing the financial model. DTS developed business plans for the Sindh Mass Transit Authority and (SMTA) and the Sindh Bus Rapid Transit Company (SBRTC). DTS also performed capacity building for the financial administration and management of the system. The Financial and Economic Model was developed, which fed into the feasibility study for the BRT lines and informed the development of PPP schemes for the bankable components.
