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Sunday, 18 October 2015

07:03

Multimodal transportation only way out for Bengaluru city

Multimodal transportation only way out for Bengaluru city

The traffic snarls dogging arterial roads in the city can only be solved when a multimodal transportation system, including the long-pending commuter rail service, comes to fruition, said transportation experts Sanjeev V. Dyamannavar and Prakash Mandoth during the ‘Better Bengaluru’ web chat organised by The Hindu on Saturday.

When readers asked why the commuter rail project had not been approved even though numerous proposals have been raised so far, Mr. Dyamannavar, founder of the advocacy group Praja-RAAG, said it was due to lack of political will that the proposals were still awaiting the approval of the Railway Minister.

The recent gang-rape of a BPO worker in a private vehicle in the night showed the need to have a 24/7 suburban rail system here on the lines of Mumbai, he said.

Similarly, Mr. Mandoth said, “Commuter rail system is badly needed to decongest the city. It will help poor labourers, students and employees as it is cheap and a fast mode of transportation.”

The experts believed the system should be integrated along with the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) service, metro connections as well as regulated taxi systems to ensure that even the last-mile connectivity remains safe.

Apart from public transport, there needed to be an impetus to discourage use of private vehicles. “Car pooling can be encouraged by exempting toll on expressways if the car is travelling full … street parking should be made expensive, while more taxi stands should be built,” said Mr. Dyamannavar.

Airport connectivity

Until the ambitious Metro phase III that promises to connect the city and Kempegowda International Airport, comes up, Mr. Mandoth suggested that the large space underneath the trumpet flyover be developed as a transit railway stop. A station could be built along the railway line there, and from here commuters could access circuit-bus service to drop them at the airport, he said.

Source :The Hindu
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015

07:56

Phase-III Delhi Metro stations to push seamless transit

Phase-III Delhi Metro stations to push seamless transit

New Delhi: Congested Delhi Metro stations are set to make way for well-planned spaces that allow smooth integration between vehicular, pedestrian and Metro traffic in Phase III of the network.

In the design of 39 of its 91 stations in this phase, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will incorporate the principle of multimodal integration. According to the plan, skywalks and arcades will be built in and around stations to allow passengers to travel seamlessly and decongest routes around these stations.

“The objective is seamless transition and interchanges between different modes to complete the trip. Access to options to make travel cheaper, faster and more comfortable will be ensured,” said a government official.

As part of multimodal integration, an effective spatial allocation of various para-transit modes will be done so that convenience of public transport users is maximized. The plan, which has been approved by UTTIPEC, the umbrella transport body , will also improve walkability .

A basic design template for all stations has been proposed. It includes intermediate public transport parking. A radius of 300m around the station zone will be redesigned. Essential facilities like public toilets, bus stops and para-transit options like autorickshaw and cycle rickshaw stands will be provided.

“The concept design of the station zone divides the area into circles. Within the 50m zone, space for bus stop, vendor zones and cycle rentals will be provided. Further afield in the 100m zone, a multi-functional zone for feeder buses, Grameen Sewa stands will be earmarked,” revealed a source.

In the 150m zone, stands for cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws as well as cycle parking will be arranged while beyond that, drop-off points for private vehicles and taxis will be set up. Public toilets will also be provided in this zone. Enhanced lighting – especially along bus stops, elevated walkways, streets and footpaths – will be mandatory. Parking for cars will be located beyond the 300m zone.

With several interchange stations also part of the MMI design, officials are hoping that the upcoming Metro stations will go a long way towards removing traffic congestion in densely-populated localities.
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