Post-evaluation Of Bus Rapid Transit System Planning In Jinan

It is suggested that priority to the development of public traffic is key to sustainable development of the urban traffic. Since the low level of conventional public transit system services, and its'serious congestion, low bus punctuality rate, single network functions and etc.; Moreover, rail transportation has a large cost, lower network coverage, long construction period and other shortcomings, and also some cities due to geographical conditions and other restrictions, not suitable for the development of rail transportation. BRT system, with its simple operating methods, the relatively low construction costs, shorter construction period, and has a large capacity, fast and efficient, environmental friendly and other advantages, has become the first choice.In order to grasp the overall development level of Bus Rapid Transit system, and its'further planning, construction and management. Post-evaluation of BRT system planning is necessary. The results show that the gray clustering method can evaluate the overall development level of BRT system effectively.This paper will be divided into theory research and empirical research, focuses on the post-evaluation of Bus Rapid Transit system planning in Jinan. Firstly, to narrate the concept, composition and characteristics of BRT system, and planning contents and steps. Also introduce evaluation theories, and the principle and process of grey clustering analysis. Secondly, summarizes experience of some cities in Bus Rapid Transit at home and abroad, and then compare Beijing, Kunming and Hangzhou city in BRT function, system structure and BRT development patterns and characters. Thirdly, study the planning process of Jinan "Three vertical and two horizontal" BRT system and its'operation. Through analysis the passenger flow characteristics to determine the BRT corridors, and then detail planning process of the BRT corridor, operation status of the line network and construction of the supporting facilities, focuses on the operation status. Finally, use grey clustering analysis to evaluate the planning effects of Jinan BRT system.The conclusion is Jinan city Bus Rapid Transit development levels is low, and then explain the result of this evaluation, and give some suggestions to improve Bus Rapid Transit network of Jinan city.