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71 BRR ProjectChennai Street Design
What makes a complete street?
A street that provides separate spaces for walking and cycling, and, dedicated lanes for public transport.
Equitable allocation of street space
People will walk in the carriageway if streets do not provide separate space for pedestrians.
Streets with adequate space for walking and other activities is safe for pedestrians and allows smoother motor vehicle movement.
We need footpaths for people.
City should be designed for people rather than cars
wider footpaths and slower vehicle speeds
Cities for people
“In terms of infrastructure what makes an advanced city are not highways or subways but great footpaths” – Enrique Penalosa
Footpaths are a crucial element of a transport system’s infrastructure.
Footpaths are the most important element of a democratic city’s infrastructure.
Charting a new course for Chennai2012/13
85 % of Mode Share 15 %
Chennai Comprehensive Transportation Study has set a goal of increasing walking, cycling and public transport mode share to 85 % of all trips by 2026.
Goals set for Chennai
Way to achieve the goal
71 BRR project• To construct 71
streets along Bus Route Roads;
• Construction of 26 streets have been completed;
• Construction of 29 streets is on-going;
Selection of streets
Selection of the 71 streets were based on:
• Streets along bus route roads
• High passenger demand routes
• Existing stormwater drainage system installed
Involvement of Architects
• Approximately 15 architectural firms volunteered to design the streets.
• Architects were trained by The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP).
Capacity building workshops for Architects and city Engineers.
Design Process
• Designs were guided through by the IRC 103;
• Architects prepared the following drawings:– Line-drawings as guidelines for on-site
markings;
– Conceptual drawings based on site conditions;
– Working drawings for contractors.
Design guided by IRC-103 The IRC provided
guidelines for:• Footpath height and
width• Universal access onto
footpaths for all users such as the disabled, children, elderly etc.
• Footpath surface• Placement of footpath
elements• Design of property
entrances
Conceptual drawings
Existing Plan Proposed Plan
constructionOn-site supervision of concept drawings by the Corporation.
Citizen feedback through stakeholder meetings on street design.
Construction of footpaths started mid 2013.
Footpath improvements in Chennai today
70 Feet Scheme Road - Before70 Feet Scheme Road - Today
Police Commissioner’s Office Road - BeforePolice Commissioner’s Office Road - Today
Pantheon Road- Before Pantheon Road- Today
Besant Nagar 2nd Avenue - BeforeBesant Nagar 2nd Avenue - Today
2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar survey analysis
9 out of 10 pedestrians walk on the footpath.
On average, motor vehicles are in the speed range of 25-29 km/hr
.
On average, footpath widths have increased from 1.5m to 3m
.
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