Ho Chi Minh City Green Transport Development

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The development objective of the Ho Chi Minh City Green Transport Development Project for Vietnam is to improve the performance and efficiency of public transport along a high priority corridor in Ho Chi Minh City. The project comprises of two components. The first component, bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor development will include: (a) carrying out the construction and supervision of the BRT infrastructure and facilities; (b) improvement of the traffic management system, including the modification of intersection controls and the deployment of an intelligent transport system and associated technologies; (c) development of a fare collection system, including smart cards and servers; (d) provision of BRT vehicles and fueling facilities; (e) carrying out integrated planning and urban development measures around BRT stations; (f) carrying out of marketing and public communication activities; (g) provision of support for project management; and (h) land acquisition and resettlement. The second component, institutional strengthening will include: (a) carrying out of training programs and technical support for relevant implementing agencies in project management, urban transport planning, and public transport operation including strategic support for the operation of the BRT system; (b) carrying out of monitoring and evaluation activities, including the assessment of the BRT system success on an on-going basis; (c) carrying out of feasibility and design studies for maximizing connectivity and ridership and continued development of the BRT system; and (d) carrying out of a study to develop the optimal fare structure and fare product range for the public transportation system.