Tbilisi Transport Analysis

TASK 2 - Comprehensive Transport Survey Report

Report Date

June 2025

Total Boarding

33,487
On-Board Survey

Total Alighting

32,602
On-Board Survey

Metro Stations

28
Surveyed Stations

Bus Routes

73
Analyzed Routes

Survey Overview

Comprehensive analysis of Tbilisi's public transport system

On-Board Survey Complete
Frequency & Occupancy Complete
Metro Station Counting Complete
Bus Routes Analysis Complete

Key Findings

Major insights from the transport analysis

Busiest Metro Station

Akhmeteli Theatre with 8,986 total passengers

Most Frequent Bus Line

Line 310 with 21 vehicle observations

Peak Hour

09:30 AM with highest metro activity

Vehicle Distribution

60.9% Buses, 39.1% Minibuses

Tbilisi Transport Access Zones (TAZ)

Interactive map showing the 1,205 Transport Access Zones with population and employment data

Top 10 Bus Routes by Boarding Counts

On-Board Survey Results

Top Metro Stations by Total Passenger Count

Metro Station Counting Results

Vehicle Type Distribution

Frequency & Occupancy Survey

Hourly Metro Activity

Morning Peak Hours (08:45-09:30)

Summary Statistics

Key metrics from all surveys

33,487
Total Bus Boarding
32,602
Total Bus Alighting
41,336
Total Metro Boarding
38,364
Total Metro Alighting

Methodology

Data collection and analysis approach

On-Board Survey

Comprehensive passenger boarding and alighting data collected across multiple bus routes, including travel times, dwell times, and passenger counts at each stop.

Frequency & Occupancy

Vehicle frequency analysis and occupancy rates measured across different bus lines, providing insights into service levels and capacity utilization.

Metro Station Counting

Hourly passenger counts at metro stations during morning peak hours (08:45-09:30), capturing boarding and alighting patterns.

Recommendations

Strategic insights for transport planning

Service Optimization

Focus on high-demand routes like Route 956 and Line 310 for service frequency improvements and capacity enhancements.

Infrastructure Investment

Prioritize infrastructure improvements at Akhmeteli Theatre, Didube, and Varketili metro stations due to high passenger volumes.

Peak Hour Management

Implement peak hour service adjustments around 09:30 AM when metro ridership is highest, ensuring adequate capacity and reduced crowding.