1. City of Almaty Sustainable Transport Strategy Why do we need innovations for the cities?
26 September, Almaty

2. Sustainable Transport is the system that ensures continuous high mobility and convenience of transport for the whole population in the long term perspective, while providing a positive impact on the environment, as well as social and economic sustainability of the community as a whole.
Pollution dynamics in Almaty from transport (calculation data based on GEF model)
Other pollutants are also expected to grow dramatically. NoX pollutant which includes nitric acid, is likely to increase by 60% while Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is toxic to human will increase 2 folds by 2023.

3. De-facto existing strategy provides priority for car-users
Transport strategy is focused on transportation of people by sustainable transport modes (CAST)
Road construction
Today, less than 30% of all trips are done by public transport in Almaty
Lack of integration between different PT modes
The lack of priority for public transport on the roads and at traffic lights
No infrastructure for cyclists
Due to the congestion economy suffers losses of $ 210 million tenge daily or 60 bn a year.
Road transport in Almaty annually burns about 772 million liters of gasoline and diesel fuel, with more than 90% of this amount consumed by private cars.
Active development of the public transport / providing privileges
The development of mass public transport corridors
Providing a well-planned network of routes and passenger information system
Road construction focused on development of public corridors and security (not for the provision of car parking spaces)
Parking managed by Akimat
Reinvestment of profits from parking to sustainable transport projects
Promoting cycling and walking / infrastructure / pedestrian zones
Emissions will increase from 2.65 million tons of CO2 in 2012 to 4.99 million tons in 2023 (by 75%),
total time spent by the population on the way will increase by 133% (2.3 times)
Emissions growth will stabilize. A decrease comparing with the current scenario to 1,190 million tons of CO2.
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

4. The Process for Creating the Strategy
Data collection (transportation research: traffic, passenger traffic, parking, transport preferences of the city –dwellers, policies perceptiveness)- Autumn 2012.
Creating Transportation Model
(the model that was created in 2009 is sufficiently revised) : Almaty and suburb, more than 430 zones
Assessment of the model based on three scenarios, development of the criteria
Open process for preparation and discussion: 4 sessions of expert groups -Department of Public Transport, Roads Department, Architecture Department, Economics and Budget Policies Department, Natural Resources Department and etc.
Meetings and discussions with Akimat departments and subordinate organizations, NGOs, Institutes
2 subject-matter meetings on clarifications specific components on parking and MRT/ BRT
Draft strategy forwarded to Departments for approval in June, recommendations/proposals included
Work plan finalized

5. «City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»
Sustainable Transport Strategy is about moving people not cars. This strategy sets new key directions, policy targets and plans for the city. By 2023, the people of Almaty will be serviced by a transport system that provides a high-quality, integrated, safe and sustainable service to the entire population. This system will contribute to the economic development of the city and the nation overall, while significantly reducing negative environmental impacts. The strategy will contribute to improving the quality of life in Almaty, a city in which it is attractive to live and work.
Sustainable transport strategy is focused on providing mobility to all segments of population including poor, the disabled, the young and the old.
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

6. 8 ключевых политик развития
Проект ГЭФ / ПРООН
«Устойчивый транспорт г. Алматы»

7. Sustainable Strategy Indicators
[1]Source: Transportation surveys, September-November 2012 (UNDP-CAST)
[2]Relative to no intervention scenario (Status 2023)
[3]Source: Департамент технической службы МВД в соответствии с приказом МВД № г.
Sustainable Strategy Indicators
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

8. In addition, the city has set four additional targets:
An affordable and accessible public transport network for all population groups especially the elderly, the youth, and the disabled.
Base all decisions regarding investments in transport infrastructure on a cost-benefit analysis, where benefits are derived from an up-to-date Travel Demand Model.
Evaluate each new major land use development using a Traffic Impact Assessment. A transit oriented development (TOD) policy should be adopted for all future land use development decisions.
Establish a regulated and automated parking scheme. Parking operation and enforcement will be based on available technological solutions that will enable better management of parking space. The parking duration will be capped while capacity in the city will not increase.

9. Assessment based on the Analysis of the Transport Scenarios
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

10. Develop a backbone MRT system
Integrated Network
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

11. The Development of Mass Public Transport Corridors
Integrated Network
Set integrated hierarchical PT scheme
Develop a backbone Mass Rapid Transit system
Reorganize the PT network
Improved public transport vehicles
Dealing with Driver Human Resource Deficits
Introduce school bus service

12. «City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»
Road Network Development and urban policies
Sustainable Transport is about moving people
Integration between transport and urban planning /New plan of the city/construction along transit corridors
A preliminary transport assessment of all new projects /assessment based on the transport model
10 years Road Modernization Programme
Information provision (schedules, maps, diagrams, website)
Infrastructure for passengers and drivers (stops / destinations)
Integrated electronic ticketing system as the basis for a transparent system of allocation of funds between carriers
One ticket - an integrated tariff
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

13. Managing Street Parking- System for Traffic Regulation
Parking Strategy is focused on:
Providing enough parking space for residents to park their cars near their homes;
Providing enough parking space for visitors of the center either for cultural, social or commercial purposes;
Using available parking space as efficiently as possible;
Creating a framework that allows investment in new and alternative parking facilities.
Akimat is recommended to maintain control over parking under condition that Akimat can develop the organization involving staff on a competitive basis.
Cost / income model shows the possibility for Akimat
to receive net income to the city's budget equal to 10 million dollars a year.
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

14. «City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»
Non-motorized transport (from less than 1% up to 5%)
International experience shows that development is not possible (e.g infrastructure including bicycle paths, parking lots, bicycles exchange system
Safe and reliable infrastructure, especially for those that are the most exposed to severe injuries and fatalities from a collision with a motor vehicle (e.g. pedestrians and cyclists).
Development of the standards for safe cycling infrastructure
Construct, островков безопасности, специальных знаков
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

15. «City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»
Traffic Management
Prioritizing traffic on highways
Introducing one-way traffic on some main streets
prioritizing buses at traffic signals
Providing dedicated left turn signaling at traffic intersections
Introducing smart traffic signal systems
Managing freight and goods vehicles
Promoting car pool programs
Promoting electro cars and low emission zones
Promoting the use of zero emission vehicles;
Introducing a scrappage scheme for old vehicles and buses.
Promoting electro-cars ;
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

16. Mechanisms of the strategy realization
Capacity building of the transport holding for PT management
Strengthening of the Transport Planning Group
Establishment of the Traffic Management Deaprtment
Parking Management Department
Formation of the Board / Council to promote cycling
The introduction of contracts for the provision of public transport services
Constant learning and attracting international experience
Analysis of the effectiveness of investments
Involving private sector for project financing
Changes in the regulatory framework for the implementation of the projects (building-operating-transferring)
Transparent processes of planning and investment as well as participation of public in decision making process
GEF/UNDP Project
«City of Almaty Sustainable Transport»

17. Next steps for 2013-2014 towards strategy implementation
Talgat Abdrakhmanov
Department of Public Transport, Almaty
Next steps for towards
strategy implementation

18. Next steps for 2013-2014 towards strategy implementation
Institutional issues
2013 – Establishment of the Transport Holding – new structure for effective city transport management
Support for transport model / institutional enhancement of the transport planning group
Strategy approval/detailed plan and coordination inside Akimat
Strategy integration with the new City Plan
Electronic ticketing and improvement of PT service
Legislative amendments will create basis for innovations / Legislative amendments in relation to paid parking regulation, transportation standards, bus stations, taxi
To elaborate on regulation documents on assessment of impact on transportation system, and etc.
City of Almaty Akimat

19. Next steps for 2013-2014 towards strategy implementation
Infrastructure
Metro extension (2 new stations by the end of 2014)
Development of feasibility study for new bus stations with park-and-ride facilities for suburban transport
Inventory and reconstruction planning of the bus stops
Highways junctions, roads towards bypass roads
Pilot zones in the city center with paid parking zones
Enhancement of pedestrian passes on the highways and in the city center
Improvement of the communication / interaction with passengers (on the bus stops and through mobile applications)
Enhancement of the cycling infrastructure (bike-parking, bike roads development, new bike road project)
Проект ГЭФ / ПРООН
«Устойчивый транспорт г. Алматы»

20. Public transport
New buses on CNG ( by 2014)
Enhancement of transport operators (24)
New bus depot – reconstruction and creation of new ones
Political decision on development scheme for BRT – development of pre-feasibility study

21. Development of new feasibility study by the end of 2013
LRT Project
Development of concession proposal/discussions with the government, banks
Development of new feasibility study by the end of 2013
Searching investor
Construction and launch by the end of 2016

22. Thank you!