{"id":27795,"date":"2025-06-11T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/?p=27795"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:02:36","slug":"modeling-taxi-feeder-routes-for-brt-optimization-new-brt-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/user-insights\/modeling-taxi-feeder-routes-for-brt-optimization-new-brt-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Modeling taxi feeder routes to optimize new BRT network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-project\" data-level=\"2\">The Project<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-methodology\" data-level=\"2\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-brt-optimization-obstacles\" data-level=\"2\">BRT optimization: Obstacles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-results-amp-outlook\" data-level=\"2\">Results &amp; Outlook<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-key-performance-indicators\" data-level=\"3\">Key Performance Indicators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-brt-optimization-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">BRT optimization: Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How does a BRT optimization look like? Yaound\u00e9, the capital of Cameroon, is struggling to provide its millions of residents with efficient public transport. However, an innovative project undertaken by students in Germany shows how digital modelling tools can overcome these challenges and transform mobility in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team used PTV Visum and PTV Model2Go (M2G) modelling software to design additional taxi feeder routes that integrate with the city&#8217;s planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network. We expect this pioneering approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/accessibility-analysis-how-to-plan-people-centered-mobility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase accessibility<\/a> and optimize usage of resources. If implemented, it will help to make Yaound\u00e9&#8217;s urban transport system more sustainable and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-project\"><strong>The Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the joint Master&#8217;s program in Sustainable Mobility at the University of Applied Sciences Rhein-Main and the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, students collaborate internationally and apply their skills to real-world scenarios. In this context, our team contributed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giz.de\/en\/html\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German Corporation for International Cooperation\u2019s<\/a> (GIZ) engagement in Yaound\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were tasked with designing suitable paratransit routes for the city\u2019s future BRT network. The project aimed to complement the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/trend-topics\/sump-how-sustainable-urban-mobility-plans-shape-livable-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sustainable Urban Development Plan<\/a> (SUMP) and improve accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaound\u00e9, which has a population of over 3.5 million and an area of 180 km\u00b2, relies primarily on passenger car taxis. The GIZ \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/transformative-mobility.org\/regions\/cameroon-move-yaounde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MoVe Yaound\u00e9<\/a>\u201d project (jointly implemented with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afd.fr\/en)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French Development Agency<\/a> on behalf of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmz.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMZ<\/a> with EU co-funding), included plans for a BRT network published in the SUMP in 2019; however, the city\u2019s topography and dense urban development posed significant challenges to achieving full coverage with standard buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges, our student team used PTV M2G and PTV Visum to analyze the potential of supplementary taxi-operated feeder routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptvgroup.com\/en\/products\/ptv-model2go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTV Model2Go<\/a><\/strong> software delivers ready-to-use digital transport models by processing data sources like OpenStreetMap. This tool saved us time and gave us a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/ptv-model2go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solid base<\/a> for our planning work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptvgroup.com\/en\/products\/ptv-visum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTV Visum<\/a><\/strong> transportation planning tool supports the modeling of entire transport networks and simulation of traffic, public transit, and demand scenarios. It\u2019s widely used by planners and decision-makers to optimize transport infrastructure and services, making it a perfect fit for our project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resulting design connected previously underserved areas to the BRT network, significantly improving accessibility, reducing congestion, and cutting travel times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d0ecf2a6dd6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d0ecf2a6dd6\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"577\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network.png 1025w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-11-Bus-Network-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Bus network:<\/em><\/strong><em> This screenshot from our M2G model shows Yaounde\u2019s BRT network as it is planned in the SUMP<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-methodology\"><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, the BRT network existed only as a conceptual plan, and there were no digital models of Yaound\u00e9\u2019s transport infrastructure. The M2G model provided the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/modeling-planning\/model2go-the-fastest-way-to-a-new-transport-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foundational data<\/a> necessary for developing a comprehensive transportation system. First, our team translated the SUMP\u2019s bus network into PTV Visum. Then, they added and edited stops, established bus lines, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/technologyplus\/ridership-data-in-ptv-visum-2025-easily-import-and-assess-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">identified densely populated areas<\/a> lacking access to public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially intended to cover only one of Yaound\u00e9\u2019s seven districts, the project&#8217;s scope expanded as the M2G model revealed sufficient infrastructure data for efficient route planning across the entire city. This enabled our team to design comprehensive feeder routes, greatly enhancing the bus network\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M2G model\u2019s detailed zoning data, including land use, population, and points of interest, enabled us to assess accessibility. We <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/en\/technologyplus\/how-to-measure-public-transport-quality-essential-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">generated isochrones<\/a>, or travel-time maps, around each stop and intersected them with population data to determine the percentage of the population living within a five-minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further analysis involved using Visum-generated timetables to calculate travel times along the transport network with the city center as the origin point. This analysis revealed that most of the city could be reached within 40 minutes &#8211; a reasonable travel time under local conditions. However, the airport remained outside this range, prompting us to add a dedicated BRT line connecting the city center and airport.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d0ecf2a7537&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d0ecf2a7537\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"577\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes.png 1025w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-12-Feeder-Routes-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Feeder routes:<\/em><\/strong><em> This screenshot from our M2G model shows the paratransit routes we designed.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brt-optimization-obstacles\"><strong>BRT optimization: Obstacles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absence of initial digital data models presented us with a significant challenge. Our team overcame this hurdle using M2G, which provided the necessary infrastructure information. As the project progressed, additional population distribution data became available, validating the initial assumptions and strengthening the model\u2019s reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-results-amp-outlook\"><strong>Results &amp; Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within just three months, the combination of PTV M2G and PTV Visum enabled us to create a detailed digital public transport model based entirely on publicly available sources like OpenStreetMap. The resulting feeder routes significantly extended Yaound\u00e9\u2019s bus and BRT network coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future expansions could involve incorporating passenger demand data from field surveys, optimizing routes for ecological or financial benefits, such as reducing carbon emissions, and determining appropriate vehicle capacities for different routes. These enhancements would refine the existing system and contribute to a more sustainable and accessible transportation network in Yaound\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-performance-indicators\"><strong>Key Performance Indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessibility Improvement:<\/strong> The project increased the potential population living within a 5-minute walk from a bus stop from 30% to 50%, a 65% improvement.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Travel Speed:<\/strong> The new feeder routes significantly reduced travel times to access the BRT network and facilitated connections to remote areas, including the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d0ecf2a7dd6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" 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12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Improved accessibility:<\/em><\/strong><em> A comparison of the area within 5&nbsp;minutes reach of a bus stop in the original BRT network (left) and after adding the paratransit routes (right).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brt-optimization-conclusion\"><strong>BRT optimization: Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This project illustrates how innovative use of transport planning software like PTV Visum, combined with detailed modelling via M2G, can address complex urban mobility challenges. By designing an integrated system of BRT and feeder routes, our team contributed to Yaound\u00e9\u2019s sustainable urban future, setting a benchmark for similar initiatives in rapidly growing cities worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d0ecf2a8eb0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d0ecf2a8eb0\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"577\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Appendix-31-Public-Transport-Efficiency-incl.-Airport.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27925\" 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