Coimbatore non-motorised transport proposals
Transcript of Coimbatore non-motorised transport proposals
Car-oriented engineeringwider carriageways, faster speeds, NO thought for other modes
Old-school transport planning
Car-oriented engineeringwider carriageways, faster speeds, NO thought for other modes
Coimbatore Corporation Transport goals
Increase use of sustainable modes:
Public transport
Walking
Cycling
Reduce air pollution from transport
Reduce injuries and fatalities from road accidents
Reduce use of fuel
Better health from active lifestyles
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.
Footpath upgrade
NSR Road1.8 km
Krishnasamy Rd1.6 km
DB Rd1.6 km
T V Swamy Rd1.1 km
Raju Naidu St1.2 km
V K K Menon1 km
State Bank Rd0.6 km
Footpath design: The zone system
Good footpaths have 3 clear zones:
1. Pedestrian zone: continuous space for walking
2. Frontage zone: buffer between street-side activities and the pedestrian zone
3. Furniture zone: space for landscaping, furniture, lights, bus stops, signs and private property access ramps
Minimum width requirement (IRC standard)
Residential zone
Commercial zone
High-intensity commercial zone
Minimum width = 3.3m
Minimum width = 5.0m
Minimum width = 6.5m
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