Ministry of Railways (MOR) in partnership with Government of Gujarat (GoG) has envisaged development of a multi modal transport interchange infrastructure around Surat Railway Station and Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) bus terminal and Surat Metro. This multifaceted infrastructure has been termed as Surat Multi Modal Transport Hub (Surat MMTH). A Multi Modal Transportation Hub (MMTH) is identified as a transport node located in the central part of the city, which integrates various modes of public transport systems as well as it is integrated with passenger transit-based activities. The hub serves as a single system that enables seamless passenger transfers.
Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation (SITCO) was constituted on 17th October, 2017 as project specific Joint Venture Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to re-develop the Surat Railway Station and GSRTC bus terminal along with Transit Oriented commercial development and integrating this facility with Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), City Bus, Surat Metro and other transportation modes to create State of the Art multi-modal interchange facility. The entire area in the vicinity of railway station and regional bus terminal will be developed as a Multi Modal Transportation Hub. This SPV, namely SITCO has shareholding by MOR through Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). The shareholding pattern in SITCO is depicted below:
Mission of SITCO:
Adoption of an integrated approach to develop the railway and bus terminals as international standard multi-modal interchange facility and the entire area in the vicinity of the railway station and regional bus terminal as a multimodal transportation hub ensuring convenience, reliability, creating opportunities, economic driver and revitalization of user experiences, by enabling below tenets:
Efficient mobility
Seamless integration among various modes of urban transport infrastructure and reducing inefficiencies in operations and processes that delay goods & information delivery and people transit. Transportation systems enabling equal access to places and opportunities, regardless of race, income, ability, gender, and age.
Surrounding Area Development
Enabling mixed-use development in the surrounding areas of multi-modal transport hub to target nearby residential, commercial (e.g., retail and service business categories), and industrial business opportunities, permitting compatible land uses to shorten trips and facilitating alternative modes of transportation, such as walking, bicycling and public transit.
Core business promotion
To emerge as central business district for the region to promote investments, economic exchanges, logistical efficiencies and recreational avenues for occupants and transiting population within a conducive environment.
Environmental Sustainability
Efficient Planning and world class construction practices to develop smart & green buildings and enabling sustainable & resilient transportation systems.
Placemaking
Offering social, cultural and civic spaces to accommodate conversations, gathering, events, and other social uses, feature art or design illustrating heritage & culture of city & its people and foster a sense of local ownership.
Liveability
Encouraging walk to work concept through management of streets and sidewalks to enrich public life and improve community health.
Reliable Service Delivery
Matching stakeholder’s expectation and citizen’s desires through exceptional services, facilities and amenities.
Enabling Safety
Creating safe environment by adopting best practices for overall environmental safety of citizens from any physical, natural and man-made hazards by providing reliable, relevant, usable, accurate, timely and accessible information.