Final Skywalk Feasibility Report DULT Bangalore

8/11/2019 Final Skywalk Feasibility Report DULT Bangalore

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SKYWALKSEvaluation of Feasibility of skywalks in Bangalore

Directorate of Uraban Land Transport (DULT)Urban Devlopment Department (UDD)


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Introduction

Mobility and Accessibility are an integral component for planning and design of road transport infrastructure. Pedestrians along with cyclist are

the most neglected road users while planning and designing the road transport infrastructure. Pedestrians are exposed to danger due to

conflict between vehicular and pedestrians, and due to the poor pedestrian infrastructure facilities. It is recorded that on an average of, 800

people are killed in road accidents every year in Bangalore, with pedestrians accounts to almost 50% of the accident deaths in Bangalore

(Bangalore Traffic Police) .

In order to provide a safe and accessible walkway network, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken up an programme to

improve the pedestrian safety by providing skywalks in the city limits of BBMP. BBMP through Executive Engineer (Traffic Engineering Cell), Road

Infrastructure, has entrusted the task of preparing the Project Feasibility Report (PFR) for identified locations for the installation of skywalks.

Concerned citizen groups have requested Directorate of Urban Land Transport(DULT) to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed skywalks.

Objectives

The main objective of the study is to analyse the existing pedestrian characteristics and facility on the road network and examine the feasibilityof a Skywalk facility in the vicinity.

Indicators for evaluating the feasibility of the Skywalks

1) Road Inventory (Road width, footpath width, median)

2) Intensity of vehicular traffic (vehicle composition, speed, traffic circulation)

3) Intensity of pedestrian traffic4) Landuse pattern

5) Random Opinion Survey

6) Existing pedestrian facilities (Pedestrian signal at junctions, Pelican signal, Subways, Skywalks)

7) Inter- Modal connectivity through skywalks


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1. Marathalli Airport road near Marathalli Bridge

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m eitherside

Divided/Undivided Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0 m

Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment of Footpath Nil

Intensity ofVehicular Traffic

High peakhour traffic

Intensity of PedestrianTraffic

High


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Marathalli Airport road near Marathalli Bridge

Site Observations/Comments

Based on the site observation, during the peak hours, the following creates an unsafe environment for the commuters accessing the

Marathalli Bus stop as well as for the pedestrians crossing the Varthur main road:

The high speed vehicular traffic from Marathahalli Flyover and

The haphazard traffic movement at the unsignalised Marathalli bridge

The high pedestrian and vehicular flow justifies the need for an safe crossing facility (skywalk) at the Marathahalli bridge.

However, the narrow footpath width (2 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the

minimum footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath.

Recommendations

NO , Provision of a skywalk is not feasible due to the unavailability of sufficient footpath width.

However ,the feasibility of providing at-grade crossing may be explored at the Marathahalli Bridge, which is located very close to the bus

stop, where the pedestrian movement is high.

In order to ensure safe at-grade crossing, the following enforcement measure need to be adopted:

Signalisation of the Marathahalli Brigde to provide a safe and easy at-grade crossing along with minimising the conflict between the

vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Increase the median height in order to discourage the crossing of pedestrians /commuters at the mid block.

The high vehicular speed from the flyover can be managed through traffic calming measures like rumble strips.


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2. Christ College on Marigowda Road- Hosur Road

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m either

side







High


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Christ College on Marigowda Road- Hosur Road


In order to reduce the conflict points between the high vehicular traffic on Hosur road and the high number of pedestrians (from the Christ

college, Ghousia college, etc) the need of provision of skywalk facility is justified.

The under construction skywalk landing has occupied the entire footpath width, creating a discontinuous walkway for the pedestrian. This

will create an unsafe environment for the pedestrians.

High pedestrian volume has been mainly observed at the Christ college bus stop located on either sides of the road.

Due to the discontinuity of the footpath at the skywalk landing, pedestrians may find it difficult to commute to the bus stop.

Recommendations

The provision of a skywalk has lead to a discontinuous walkway.

In order to ensure that the continuous walkway is provided for the commuters and the pedestrian, it is necessary to ensure:

The footpath should be widened to an additional width of minimum 1.5 m in order to provide a continuous walkway to the pedestrian

and the physically handicapped.

If not, the traffic calming measure of kerb extension at the skywalk landing can be adopted to ensure sufficient width of the footpath is

available for commuters


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3. Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop (Near Cauvery Theatre) on Bellary Rd

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m either

side







Moderate


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Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop (Near Cauvery Theatre) on Bellary Rd


Bellary Road has high peak hour traffic, along with the high speed KIA traffic plying on Bellary Road throughout the day.

High pedestrian movement has been observed between the Guttahalli bus stops located on either side of the road.

Pedestrian/commuters use the pedestrian signal located at the midblock for easy at grade crossing. However during the peak hours, the

pedestrian signal add on to the travel time delay causing vehicular queue on Bellary road.

Alongside, conflicts between the pedestrians and the vehicles crossing the slip road of the Winsor Manor Flyover has been observed.

This crossing of the slip road and the main carriageway has led to a discontinuous walkway for pedestrian resulting in travel time delay.

The narrow footpath width (2 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the minimum

footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath

Recommendations

YES, there is need of a skywalk to connect the Guttahalli bus stop for safe pedestrian crossing as well as provide a continuous walkway

facility to the extreme end of the carr iageway.

In order to ensure that the continuous walkway is provided for the commuters and the pedestrian, it is necessary to ensure:

the skywalk landing is located at the extreme end of the footpath towards the property line




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4. Near Embassy Golf Link Road, Domlur Kormangala Inner Ring Road

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 11 m- eitherside





High Intensity of PedestrianTraffic

High


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5. Near Indian Airforce ASC Centre, Gangenhalli Bellary Road

Existing Conditions








High


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Near Indian Airforce ASC Centre, Gangenhalli Bellary Road


As a part of the NH 7 (the main arterial road leading to the KIA), Bellary Road has high speed vehicular traffic plying throughout the day.

The pedestrians have been observed accessing the Mekhri and the Gangenhalli bus stops, located on either side of the road.

Currently the Mekhri bus stop commuters use the pedestrian signal for crossing, but the Gangaenahlli bus stop commuters do not have a

easy and immediate access as they either use the Gangenahlli flyover pedestrian walkway (300m) or walk up to the Mekhri pedestrian

signal (700m).

In order to connect the Bellary bus stops as well as to provide safe pedestrian crossing, BBMP have proposed to shift the existing Mekhri

bus stop adjacent to the Gangenahalli bus stop and connect them through a skywalk.

As per the site observation, the under construction skywalk landing has occupied the footpath width, leaving only 1m space for

pedestrian to walk on footpath, which is comparatively less considering the pedestrian traffic.

No considerations has been made of providing sufficient walkway width for pedestrian moving along the footpath.

Recommendations

As per site observation, the proposed skywalk landing has left around 1 m walkway width for pedestrians traversing across the footpath.

However, the 1m pathway is insufficient to cater to the large number of commuters accessing the bus stops located on either sides.

It is hence suggested that the footpath width to be widened to an additional width of minimum 0.5 m in order to provide a continuous

walkway to the pedestrian and the physically handicapped.


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6. Mount Carmel College

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 20 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0-2.5 m



Moderate Intensity of PedestrianTraffic

Moderate


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Mount Carmel College


Although the carriage width is around 20m wide, the spilt up of the road into a service road and the main carriage way provides ample

time and safety for a safe at-grade crossing.

The pedestrian volume crossing the road is low and the existing table top crossing caters to the safe at- grade pedestrian crossing

Recommendations

NO , the existing facilities caters to the safe at- grade pedestrian crossing.

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7. Forum Mall Adugodi Road (Luskar Rd)

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 10 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided




High Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic High


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Forum Mall Adugodi Road (Luskar Rd)


Adugodi Main road has high vehicular traffic movement throughout the day.

The Forum mall along with the other commercial activities on either side of road attracts large number of pedestrians, to move along

the footpath.

Based on the random opinion surveys, pedestrian prefer using the signalized junction for easy and quick crossing.

Recommendations

NO , as pedestrians are comfortable using the at grade signalized junction for safe crossing.

Moreover, the commercial activities encourages pedestrians to walk at grade.

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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 12 m Divided/Undivided Un divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-2.5 m



Peak Hour Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic Moderate

8. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road (near Pallavi theatre)

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road (near Pallavi theatre)


High unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed have been observed during the peak hours.

With few trip attractors on the Rajaram Mohan Road, the pedestrian volume observed is very low.

The pedestrian accessing the corporation bus stop use the Corporation signal for safe crossing as the availability of refuge islands at the

BBMP tower makes pedestrians crossing easy.

Since the proposed Skywalk doesnt provide direct connectivity to the Cubbon park bus stop, the usage of the skywalk facility may be

low.

Recommendations

NO , the existing signalised crossing facility at the Corporation signal and the refuge island at the BBMP tower is sufficient to cater to the

need for safe at grade crossing to the commuter accessing the bus stops.


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Near BBMP office, Byatarayanapura, Bellary Road


As a part of the NH 7, Bellary Road has high speed vehicular traffic plying throughout the day with large number of HCV, LCV and Inter

city buses forming a major vehicular composition.

The pedestrians have been observed accessing the Byatarayanapura bus stops, located on either side of the road.

The large span of the road has vehicles moving at high speed especially during the off peak hours risking the safety of pedestrians.

The existing signalized Byatarayanapura junction provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian crossing.

The elevated airport expressway doesnt provide sufficient vertical clearance required for a skywalk. Also the non availability of a wide

footpath width negates the scope of a skywalk at the Byatarayanapura junction.

Recommendations

NO, the scope of skywalk at the Byatranpura is not feasible due to insufficient vertical clearance. Moreover the signalised

Byatarayanapura junction provides ample time for safe at grade pedestrian crossing.

10 Anil Kumble Circle (Near MG Road)


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10. Anil Kumble Circle (Near MG Road)

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 10.5- 11.0 m eitherside Divided/Undivided Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 3.0- 4.0 m either side

Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment ofFootpath

Nil

Intensity of VehicularTraffic

High Intensity ofPedestrian Traffic

Moderate -High

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Anil Kumble Circle (Near MG Road)


Located at the city centre, the Anil Kumble Circle is one of the busiest junction in Bangalore with high vehicular and pedestrian traffic

moving throughout the day.As per the existing conditions, the signalized junction provides ample time for pedestrian to cross at- grade.

During the late hours, the vehicles do not abide by the traffic signals risking the pedestrians safety.

Based on the random opinion survey, pedestrian prefer the signalised crossing facility over the facility of a skywalk.

Recommendations NO, as the signalized junction provides ample opportunities for pedestrian to cross at- grade. However, it is recommended to increase

the all red signal phase during weekends and special occasions (cricket matches,)

11. Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express), on Queens Road


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11. Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express), on Queens Road

Existing Conditions

Carriageway 12-18 m Divided/Undivided Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-5 m

Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment of Footpath Moderate



Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express) on Queens Road


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Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express), on Queens Road


High vehicular traffic during peak hours

Walk trips are distributed in all directions of the intersection.

Barricaded and high raise median causes discomfort for the easy crossing for pedestrians at mid blocks.

The signalised junction is most preferred by pedestrians for easy and safe access.

Recommendations

NO, t he lack of interconnected skywalks at the Indian express junction may not encourage pedestrians to use skywalk.

However, the feasibility of the interconnected skywalk may be explored so as to encourage the walk trips distributed in all directions.

12. Forum mall from PVR entrance (on Hosur Rd)


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8-10 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided



Nil



High

Forum mall from PVR entrance (on Hosur Rd)


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Forum mall from PVR entrance (on Hosur Rd)


Hosur Main Road has high vehicular traffic throughout the day.

The Forum mall along with the other commercial activities along Hosur Road are the major trip attractors which attract a large number

of pedestrian movement.

Narrow footpath width provide no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

Recommendations

YES, as the high vehicular traffic along with barricaded median on Hosur main does not provide safe crossing for pedestrians at

midblock, the skywalk facility for safe crossing is justified .

Proper consideration should be made to ensure that the skywalk landing is located at the extreme end of the footpath towards the

property line on either sides. This will provide a continuous walkway to the pedestrian as well as to the physically handicapped.



13. Commissariat Street (near Garuda Mall)


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Existing Conditions


Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-2.5 m



High Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic High(esp. weekends)

Commissariat Street (near Garuda Mall)


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Commissariat Street (near Garuda Mall)


Unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed especially during the off peak hours risk the safety of pedestrians crossing the

road.

Continuous movement of vehicles and pedestrian to and from the Garuda Mall.

Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrians may not be encouraged to use the

skywalk.

Recommendations

NO , as the signalised junction (once functional) will provide sufficient pedestrian crossing time for easy and safe crossing for the

pedestrians.

14. Indiranagar 100ft Road near New Horizon School


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 7.5-8 m either

side






Moderate-High

Indiranagar 100ft Road near New Horizon School


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High vehicular traffic during peak hours.

Median opening at short intervals are used by pedestrians for at-grade crossing.

The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrian may not be encouraged to use the

skywalk.

RecommendationsNO , the commercial activities on either side do not encourage the use of skywalk.


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Indiranagar 100ft Road & CMH Road junction (near Indiranagar Metro Station)


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High vehicular traffic during peak hours.

High number of pedestrians, to and from the KFC bus stop and Metro station.

Located close to the junction, pedestrians and commuters are comfortable using the KFC signal for safe crossing.

The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrian may not be encouraged to use the

skywalk.

Recommendations

NO, as the signalised junction provides opportunities to the pedestrian to cross at- grade and the commercial activities on either side,

pedestrians may not be willing to use the skywalk.

16. Jayanagar 3rd Block (near Corporation Bank)


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m either side Divided/Undivided Un Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0 m either side

Traffic Direction 2 way (except 9 th Main Road)

Encroachment of Footpath Moderate


Modeate Intensity of PedestrianTraffic

High

Jayanagar 3rd Block (near Corporation Bank)


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Large number of commercial establishments, institutions, and offices of Jayanagar attributes to the high vehicular and pedestrian

traffic throughout the day.

The pedestrian walk trips have been distributed on all arms of the 5 arm junction.

Currently the signalized junction provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian at grade crossing.

Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing and the minimum footpath width.

Based on the opinion survey, pedestrian prefer at grade crossing over the skywalk crossing facility as the carriageway width are

between 10-12m.

As the skywalk crossing facility is proposed on only 2 arms of the junction, probability of pedestrians to prefer at grade crossing is high.

Recommendations

NO, the need for a skywalk crossing facility may not be required as the carriage way width of 12m and signalised junction provides a

safe at grade crossing facility for pedestrians.

17. Jayanagar 4th Block (Cool Joint Junction)


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 11-12 m either side Divided/Undivided Un Divided

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2.0 m eitherside

Traffic Direction 2 way (except 11 th MainRoad)

Encroachment of Footpath Moderate



High


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Madiwala Shopping Complex- Hosur Road


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As a part of the NH 7, Hosur road has high vehicular traffic during peak hours.

Commercial activities mainly the Total Mall and the Madivala Market attract high pedestrian volume.

Due to NH and the wholesale market in Madiwala, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions.

Signalised junction, wide medians and moderate vehicular traffic on the Madiwala road market side doesn't call the need for a skywalk.

Recommendations

Hosur Road- YES , large carriageway width with no wide median along with high vehicular traffic and less pedestrian signal phase

justified the need for a safe and easy pedestrian crossing facility.





Madiwala Market- NO , as low vehicular traffic, and availability of 1.5 m median give easy and safe access for pedestrians to cross at-

grade

19. Near Mayura Bakery, Whitefield Road


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Existing Conditions







Moderate

Near Mayura Bakery, Whitefield Road


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Site Observations/Comments High to moderate vehicular traffic during peak hours.

Most pedestrians prefer the median opening located adjacent to Mayura Bakery for easy crossing.

Recommendations NO, as moderate vehicular traffic doesn't justifies the need for skywalk.

20. Munekolalu- Spice Garden, Marathahalli


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Existing Conditions






High Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic Moderate

Munekolalu- Spice Garden, Marathahalli


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High speed vehicular traffic from Marathalli Flyover towards Varthur Road has lead to pedestrian conflicts and accidents, creating an

unsafe environment for the pedestrians crossing.

Large number of commuters access the Spice garden bus stop on either sides

Both side landings of the skywalk are located on the refuge island. In order to access the skywalk, pedestrians will be in conflict with the

traffic moving on the service road.

Recommendations

YES the skywalk is required, however it is suggested that the skywalk is extended upto the service road footpath in order to avoid

conflict between the vehicles and pedestrians on the service road.





21. ASC centre at junction of Lower Argram Road & Victoria Road


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 10-11 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided





Minimum

ASC centre at junction of Lower Argram road & Victoria road


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Low pedestrian volume along with high vehicular traffic.

The signalised junction provides sufficient time for pedestrian crossing.

Since the skywalk is proposed only for a span of 2 lanes, the usage of the proposed skywalk will be minimum.

Recommendations

NO, as the proposed skywalk is close to the signalised junction which provides sufficient crossing time, the skywalk facility is not justified.


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In front of Vishweshwaraiah Museum Kasturba Road

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Low pedestrian volume and high vehicular traffic along with a barricaded median provide no pedestrian crossing.

Continuous vehicular movement doesnt provide any scope for pedestrians crossing at the mid block.

Narrow footpath of 2-3.5 m provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

Recommendations

NO , the construction of table top crossing at the mid block will reduce the vehicular speed as well as provide a safe at grade crossing

facility for the pedestrian.

23. Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College


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Existing Conditions






Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College


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Unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed especially throughout the day risk the safety of pedestrians crossing the road.

Continuous vehicular movement with no traffic calming measure doesnt provide any scope for pedestrians crossing .


Recommendations

YES, as unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed doesn't provide easy and safe pedestrian crossing.





24. N.R square Near LIC Building (Corporation)


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 11-12 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided





N.R square Near LIC Building (Corporation)


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As a part of the city centre, the Corporation circle attracts a large number of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The wide signalized span of the road along with the refugee island adjacent to the SBI building provide sufficient time for safe

pedestrian crossing.

The skywalk between the refugee island (present adjacent to the SBI office) and the corporation office doesnt provide any

connectivity to the existing pedestrian movement.

The skywalk landing at the Corporation building footpath will encroach the footpath width forcing the large number of commuters

accessing the United mission bus top on to the road.

Recommendations

YES, based on the increased pedestrian movement the requirement of a Skywalk is justified . However, the proposed skywalk alignment

doesnt capture the major pedestrian volume. Hence it is recommend to redesign the alignment of the skywalk ensuring that the

pedestrian volume is captured from all direction of the junction.





25. Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road


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Existing Conditions







Moderate

Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road


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High vehicular traffic has observed during the peak hours.

With few trip attractors on the on either sides, the pedestrian volume observed is very low.

However, the pedestrian crossing the road ,currently use the median opening on the HAL road adjacent to the JBJ quaters for easy at

grade crossing..

The non available footpath width that can accommodate the skywalk landing and the footpath width may be referred to a constrict for

a skywalk construction

Recommendations

NO , the HAL road doesn't require a skywalk facility for crossing as the existing mid block suffices the need of an safe and easy at grade

crossing. However, it is suggested to improve the at grade crossing at the midblock by adapting suitable traffic calming measures like a

table top crossing, provision of a refuge island at the mid block, etc.

26. Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to Nagavara Palakhya Road)


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Existing Conditions







Minimum

Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to Nagavara Palakhya Road)


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As a part of the NH , Old Madras Road has high vehicular traffic throughout the day.

Commercial as well as offices located on either sides attract high pedestrian volume especially to and from the bus stops

Due to NH, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions moving at high speed during the off peak hours risking the

safety of pedestrians.

Recommendations

YES, the heavy vehicular traffic which mainly composed of a large number of HCV and LCV moving at high speed is a threat to

pedestrian safety moving across the road to access the bus stops.

27. Water Tank Junction (Domlur Over Head tank), HAL Road


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided






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28. KH Road, Shanthinagar


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Existing Conditions



Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5- 3.0 m




KH Road, Shanthinagar

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Commercial activities on either side attracts large number of pedestrians especially to the BMTC Shantinagar bus stand .


The signalized junction along with the 1m wide median provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian crossing.

The absence of the skywalk connectivity to all the arms of the intersection will not attract pedestrians to use the skywalk facility.

Recommendations

NO , as the low carriageway width, wide median and signalised junction provide sufficient at grade crossing facility to the pedestrians.

29. Near Gopalan Mall- Mysore Road


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 10.5 m eitherside


Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0- 3.0 m either side




High

Near Gopalan Mall- Mysore Road



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The high vehicular traffic on Mysore road mainly consists of HCVs, LCVs and intra- city buses plying through out the day creating an

unsafe environment for pedestrian to cross.

Pedestrian movement to the large commercial establishments and the Gopalan mall bus stop is found to be high during the peak hours.

The wide barricaded road with no crossing facility demands the need of skywalk for safe pedestrian crossing.

The narrow footpath width (2- 3 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the minimum

footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath.

Recommendations

YES, based on the increased pedestrian movement the requirement of a Skywalk is justified.





30. Yeshwantpur Railway Station- Total Gas Station


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway 8 m either side + 7m service road


Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.2 m eitherside


Moderate



High

Yeshwantpur Railway Station- Total Gas Station Cont .

Comments/Observations


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Railway station passengers don't have proper crossing facility to access the bus stop located on other side of the road.

Being the State Highway and a part of the industrial layout, high vehicular traffic and large number of HCV, LCV and Inter city buses

form a major vehicular composition on Tumkur Road.

During the late night hours the vehicular speed is comparatively high, risking the safety of the pedestrians.

Frequent crossing at short intervals have been observed at the mid blocks leading to vehicular and pedestrian conflicts risking the safety

of the pedestrians. Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

The commuters of the railway station carrying luggage are not comfortable accessing two separates skywalks (the railway skywalk across

the platforms and the proposed skywalk across the Tumkur Road) to reach Tumkur road.

Recommendations

YES, the increased pedestrian movement justifies the need of a Skywalk.

Based on the site observations, it is recommended that proposed skywalk should be connected to the existing skywalk inside the

Yeshwanthpur railway station premises for the smooth transition of passenger/ commuters, wanting to board the bus/ auto on Tumkur

Road.



The proposed skywalk should have multiple entry and exit points on either side of the road so as to ensure commuters to and from the

railway station and the Govardhan bus stop can access the skywalk.

30. Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Railway Station


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Existing Conditions

Carriageway NA Divided/Undivided NA

Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2 m eitherside


Nil



Moderate

Proposed Skywalk connection

Existing Metro Entry/ ExitExisting Railway Bridge

Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Railway Station Cont .



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Yeshwantapur railway station is one of the three important stations which serves the Bangalore city

With the Yeshwanthpur Metro station operational, it is much likely that the commuters will access the metro to commute to and from the

railway station, and there in a good possibility to integrate both the system for smooth transition of commuters from one system to

another

The missing connectivity between the railway Skywalk and the metro station has discouraged commuters from not opting the facil ities of

the integrated metro and railway station.

Currently the commuters of the railway station or the namma metro with luggage are not comfortable accessing two separates

walkways (ie the railway skywalk across the platforms and the metro rail access).

Recommendations

YES, the connectivity of the railway walkway bridge and the metro station will provide a direct access to the commuters between the

two modes as well a encourage them to opt for more sustainable modes.

30. Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing


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Existing Conditions



Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2 m eitherside


Moderate



High

Proposed Skywalk connectionRailway line

Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing Cont .



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Large number of commuters and pedestrians were found walking/commuting between the K2 bus stop and the Outer Ring Road Bus

stop across the unguarded railway cross.

In order to access the Hebbal Ring Road and to reach bus terminals, people are forced to cross this railway track. Although not many

pedestrians cross the track at night, the number of people crossing the track is high during the day.

Since there is no safe crossing, passengers have to cross the railway track to reach/access the bus stops (K2 and ORR).

The walkway path between the two bus stop is around 520 m.

RecommendationsYES, the connecting the two bus stops(K2 bus stop with the ORR bus stop)through a skywalk is justified as it provides better and safe

connectivity to the commuters who are crossing the unguarded railway track to access either sides of the road.

31. Manyata Tech Park


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Existing Conditions



Footpath present No Footpath Width -


-



High

Proposed Skywalk connectionRailway line

Manyata Tech Park



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Located on the Outer Ring Road, Manyata Embassy Business Park is one of the major IT hub in northern pat of Bangalore.

Large number of commuters and pedestrians were found walking/commuting between the Manyatha Bus stops, located on either side

of the road.

As a part of the IT hub, large number of pedestrians were found to be moving in and out of the Manyatha gate throughout the day. In

addition to this, the divided road (main carriage way and the service road) carries a considerable amount of traffic creating conflicts

between the pedestrian and the vehicle.

Neither the service road has a footpath nor do the medians provide sufficient waiting area for pedestrians an on the carriage way

provide sufficient width for passenger to wait .

Being the ORR, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions moving at high speed throughout the day risking the safety of

pedestrians.

High speed vehicular traffic from the Nagwara Flyover towards Hebbal has lead to pedestrian accidents, creating an unsafe

environment for the pedestrians crossing.

Recommendations

YES, based on the pedestrian movement across the 24 m road and the lack of pedestrian facilities like footpath and street lighting, it is

essential to connect the IT tech park the other side of the road through a safe and accessible means of a skywalk.

AbstractS/N Proposed Skywalk Location Yes/ No S/N Proposed Skywalk Location Yes/ No

1 Marathalli , HAL Airport road No 18 Madiwala Shopping ComplexHousr Road- YES,

Madiwala Road- No


69/69

2 Christ College on Marigowda Road,Hosur Road YES 19 Mayura Bekary, Whitefield NO

3 Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop, Near KaveriTheatre, (Bellary Road)

YES 20 Munekolalu, Marath Halli YES

4 Near Embassy Golf Link on Domlur InnerRing road (Amarajyothi Lay-out) YES 21 ASC Center at junction of Lower Argram Road andVictoria Road - From ASC to Police chowk NO

5 Near Indian Airforce ASC centre,Gangenahalli Bellary Road YES 22In front of Vishweshwaraiah Museum Kasturba Road -

From Museum to Bus Stand NO

6 Mount Carmel College, Palace road NO 23 Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College YES

7 Hosur road, opp. Forum Mall, nearTavarekere main rad

YES 24 N.R square near LIC Building (Corporation) - FromMission Road to OTC Road

YES

8 Near Pallavi theatre, Rajaram Mohan

roy roadNO 25 Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road - From JBI

Quarters side to HALNO

9 Near BBMP office, Byatarayanapura,Bellary Road

NO 26 Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to NagavaraPalyaRoad) - From Bus Stop to Bengenahalli

YES

10 Anil Kumble Circle NO 27 Near water tank junction (Domlur Over Head tank), HALRoad - From Water tank to New ShanthiSagar NO

11 Balekundri Circle NO 28 KH Road, Shanthinagar - On KH Road near KSRTCBuilding NO

12 Forum Mall, Adugodi NO 29 Mysore Road Near Gopalan Mall - On Mysore Road -Near Gopalan Mall YES

13 Garuda Mall NO 30 Yeshwantpur Railway Station - From Railway station toTotal Gas YES

14 Indiranagar 100ft. Road - near HorizonSchol

NO 31 Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur RailwayStation

YES

15 Indiranagar 100ft. Road - CMH Junction NO 32 Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing YES

16 Jayanagar 3rd Block NO 33 Manyata Tech Park YES

17 Jayanagar 4th Block (Cool Joint NO

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