Effort to make city walker-friendly December 3, 2008
Posted by dhirendra1972 in Hawkers, Health, Pedestrian, Police Department, Public toilet, Signage, Social interaction, Street furniture, Traffic, Urban Transport, Vibrancy, Walker friendly.Tags: Amenities, City, Infrastructure, Parking space, Police, Street, Technical support, Transport
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Good morning friends. I think this is the good idea of the government. I know many will benefit on that. I know everybody will be inspired.
To make the city more walker-friendly is the need of the hour. With this in mind, School of Building Science and Technology (SBST) of CEPT University is conducting a study on infrastructure for pedestrians.
Areas that are pedestrian-friendly promote business. Infrastructure for walking is an integral part of urban transport planning. It needs to be understood for pavement design and planning for support amenities like street furniture, public toilets and signage.
“Great cities always encourage walking as it promotes health, vibrancy and social interaction. Incorporating pedestrian infrastructure in city plans is a must,” stresses faculty member of School of Planning, Rutul Joshi, who is providing technical support for the ongoing study.
STRETCHES IN SPOTLIGHT
Drive-in Road to Himalaya Mall
Between HL Commerce College-St Xavier’s College Crossroads and CG Road
Jamalpur Circle to Sardar Bridge
Kankaria entry point
Raipur to Kankaria
Pushpkunj to Shah Alam
Football Ground to Bhulabhai Park
Diwan Ballubai School
RIGHT PATH
* Crossing roads should be made safer. Junctions should be designed so that traffic has to slow down
* Adequate space should be designated for hawkers and this should be monitored regularly to prevent encroachments
Ref: timesofindia
