Public infrastructure redevelopment proposal

1. REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
Sinhagad road, being one of the most densely populated areas
comprising of mixed land use has various issues associated to it. The
adjacent slum development towards Parvati Hill and the connectivity to
Sinhagad fort has caused the entire stretch of Sinhagad road to be
traffic congested, resulting in imprudent use of road and other
facilities. Some of the prime issues being improper waste
management, excessive garbage disposal on footpaths, unorganized
carriageway lanes, lack of proper storm water drainage, inefficient
street lighting and signals etc.
1. Lack of clarity in definition creates ambiguous/ neglected spaces with
no specific purpose where the garbage gets thrown.
2. Lack of efficiency despite wide roads resulting in bottlenecks at major
junctions affecting mobility.
3. Lack of continuity to footpaths and cycle tracks forcing them on the
carriageway in several pockets creating safety issues.
4. Lack of dedicated spaces: for parking, auto rickshaw stand, bus stops,
queuing spaces, services etc. which currently interfere with the
movement and therefore adds to the chaos.
5. Lack of distinct character: creates generic spaces with no aesthetic
consideration which are generally ignored.
6. Lack of pride and ownership: allows the neglected spaces to be used
in inappropriate manner.
7. Lack of maintenance: The existing footpaths and cycle tracks are in a
state of disrepair
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS OBSERVED ALONG THE ENTIRE STRETCH
PROBLEM STATEMENT AND K E Y S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A S P E C T S

2. IMPROVING EFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING DEFINITION TO
EDGES
1. Improving mobility by streamlining and optimizing the junctions.
2. Providing safety to pedestrians and cyclists by creating dedicated
and clearly demarcated spaces.
3. To achieve continuity to footpaths and cycle tracks
4. To demarcate dedicated parking spaces which end up interfering
with the pedestrian and cycle movement.
INSTILLING A SENSE OF PRIDE AND OWNERSHIP BY
CREATING CHARACTER SPACES AND PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION SPACES
5. To identify and build a unique, distinctive character for the space.
6. Reinforcing the identity through use of specific elements
7. Carving out character spaces and public participation/ engagement
spaces.
ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
SOLUTIONS
8. Environmentally sustainable solutions such as use of energy
efficient materials and creating sponsorship spaces through design
to ensure flow of revenue for development and future maintenance.
Sinhagad road, being one of the most densely populated areas comprising of
mixed land use has various issues associated to it. The adjacent slum
development towards Parvati Hill and the connectivity to Sinhagad fort has
caused the entire stretch of Sinhagad road to be traffic congested, resulting
in imprudent use of road and other facilities. Some of the prime issues being
improper waste management, excessive garbage disposal on footpaths,
unorganized carriageway lanes, lack of proper storm water drainage,
inefficient street lighting and signals etc.
1. Lack of clarity in definition creates ambiguous/ neglected spaces with
no specific purpose where the garbage gets thrown.
2. Lack of efficiency despite wide roads resulting in bottlenecks at major
junctions affecting mobility.
3. Lack of continuity to footpaths and cycle tracks forcing them on the
carriageway in several pockets creating safety issues.
4. Lack of dedicated spaces: for parking, auto rickshaw stand, bus stops,
queuing spaces, services etc. which currently interfere with the
movement and therefore adds to the chaos.
5. Lack of distinct character: creates generic spaces with no aesthetic
consideration which are generally ignored.
6. Lack of pride and ownership: allows the neglected spaces to be used
in inappropriate manner.
7. Lack of maintenance: The existing footpaths and cycle tracks are in a
state of disrepair
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS OBSERVED ALONG THE ENTIRE STRETCH
P R O B L E M S T A T E M E N T : A I M S A N D O B J E C T I V E S
PROPOSAL ATTEMPTS TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES

3. O B S E R V A T I O N S : N A V S H Y A M A R U T I C H O W K
Zebra crossing at same
level of the road reduces
control of motor-vehicles
and may cause accidents
while pedestrians cross
the street.
Drainages and manholes
hog the entire footpath
and utility space at some
extents of the street
causing the surrounding
area to remain in filth and
inaccessible to pedestrian
The pedestrian walkway
directly in front of the
garden is well shaded and
can be used to develop a
designed public space.
Improper storm water
drainage facilities at the
edge of the carriageway
cause water to accumulate
during rainy season which
makes the space to water-
logged and unusable.
The street on the opposite
end of the garden has
undeveloped plots which
are currently being used
as a bus parking that is
causing road blockage
when the buses turn to
access it.
CONTINUOUS, UNOBSTRUCTED, VEHICLE
FREE EDGE
WELL SHADED AREA WITH APPROX. 3M WIDE
FOOTHPATH
IDEAL FOR CREATING CHARACTER/ THEME
SPACES/ PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SPACES
PU LA DESHPANDE UDYAN
PETROL
PUMP
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y

4. The junction at this point
has two lanes joining the
main road at an acute
angle and needs to be
resolved well. Lack of
proper zebra crossing and
defined carriageway cause
haphazard movement of
commuters.
An existing toilet here
hogs up the entire space
for the pedestrian walkway
and the cycle track. This
needs to be relocated at a
different location.
The carriage way and the
road divider throughout
this stretch is in good
condition but lacks proper
crossing at regular interval.
Road intersections require
a raised edging to avoid
motor vehicles crossing
paths with pedestrians.
The water treatment plant
at this location is a major
problem since the water
tankers queue in the
reverse direction on the
encroached compound
wall which is dangerous
for pedestrians.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
FOOTPATH BROKEN AT ENTRANCE AREA
APPROX. 200 TANKERS ENTER THE GATE
DURING THE MONTHS OF SUMMER I.E. 1
TANKER EVERY 2-3 MINS
CREATING RAISED SHARED ZONE AT THE
ENTRANCE WITH BOLLARDS DEFINING THE
MOVEMENT CAN HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM
DESHPANDE CHOWK
PUBLIC TOILET ENCROACHES FOOTPATH
PUSHING THE PEDESTRIANS ON THE
CARRIAGEWAY CREATING SAFETY ISSUES
SMALLER SIZED MOBILE TOILETS NEED TO
BE PROPOSED IN THE WIDER STRETCH OF
THE FOOTPATH
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
O B S E R V A T I O N S : D E S H P A N D E C H O W K

5. Slums have encroached
the space dedicated for
walkways and cycle tracks
and are creating a chaos
such as parking on the
carriage way and carrying
out their daily activities
beyond this stretch of the
street.
Defining utility lanes and
walkways can avoid
haphazard parking at
intersections and other
parts of the road .
More than two dozen
water tankers queue in the
reverse direction
throughout this stretch
and cause blocked flow of
traffic movement on a
regular basis.
This space is an extension
to the adjoining slums and
have been left unutilized
since the garbage is
haphazardly deposited
throughout the street.
Encroachment of slums
has resulted in a reduced
carriageway for vehicles
and a non existent
walkway for pedestrians.
TWO WHEELERS, HAWKERS, POROUS EDGE OF
THE SLUMS ENCROACH THE FOOTPATH AND
CYCLE TRACK FORCING THEM ON THE
CARRIAGEWAY CREATING SAFETY ISSUES.
CREATING DEDICATED 2 WHEELER PARKING
SPACE WITHIN UTILITY LANE ALONG WITH
VISUAL BARRIERS TO CONTAIN THE OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES OF THE SLUMS CAN HELP SOLVE
THE PROBLEM.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR
MOTORISTS AS A RESULT OF TANKERS
COMING OUT IN PERPENDICULAR
DIRECTION (APPROX. 1 TANKER EVERY 2-3
MINS)
REVERSEING THE DIRECTION OF TANKER
MOVEMENT WILL HELP SOLVE THE
PROBLEM
WALL BUILT TO COVER THE TOILETS
THAT ENCROACHES THE FOOTPATH
SPACE
THERE IS NO FOOTPATH OR CYCLE
TRACK IN THIS STRETCH
CREATING A DEDICATED QUEING SPACE
WITHIN UTILITY LANE WILL HELP SOLVE
THIS PROBLEM
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
O B S E R V A T I O N S : W A T E R T R E A T M E N T P L A N T

6. The street opposite to the
temple consists of
supermarkets and general
stores but remains
unhygienic due to the
adjacent slum population.
Parking dedicated for two
wheelers could help
organize the access to the
shops.
Lack of signals and
crossings at intersections
is a common problem
throughout the road which
needs to be addressed.
The walkway in front of
the Ramkrishna math
temple has great potential
to be designed well since
it is major landmark and a
well developed religious
space.
Lack of a multi-utility lane
has caused the electrical
boxes and other services
to hog the already reduced
space of the footpath.
Parking at junctions
creates chaos for
pedestrians and motor
vehicles which may cause
road accidents.
SLUM AREA
SLUM AREA
SLUM AREA
NARROW ENCROACHED FOOTPATHS/ CURBS AT
THE JUNCTION CREATE
CREATING A BARRICADED SPILLOVER SPACE AT
THE JUNCTIONS BY TIGHTENING THE TURNING
RADII WILL ALLOW SMOOTH MOVEMENT OF THE
VEHICLES WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR THE EFFICIENT
MOBILITY OF THE ROADS.
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
O B S E R V A T I O N S : D A N D E K A R B R I D G E J U N C T I O N
SLUM AREA

7. PU LA DESHPANDE GARDEN
PARVATI
SP COLLEGE GROUND
PESHWE PARK
SARASBAUG
NEHRU
STADIUM
SANAS
GROUND
RAMKRISHNA
MATH
GARDEN
TEMPLE
GROUND
SLUM
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESIDENTIAL AREA
COMMERCIAL AREA
HOTEL
POTENTIAL FOR CHARACTER SPACES
PUBLIC UTILITY
The design proposed in the 1.5 km stretch from Dandekar bridge to
Navshya Maruti chowk can be applied as a broader context for the
surrounding areas of the city since it acts as a gateway to Sinhagad fort on
one direction and the historic parts of the core city on the other.
The cyclists are the most prominent benefactors when the cycle track is
continued further up to Sarasbaug, such that it connects with the Temple
and other heritage city areas such as Sarasbaug, Nehru Stadium, Sanas
sports Ground, S.P College and Parvati hill. Similar pilot startup projects can
be indentified and integrated within the Pune cycle plan .
CONTINUED STREAMLINE OF
CYCLE TRACK & ROAD
The space outside Okaya Friendship
Garden has the potential to be
developed into a character public space.
The vast area of the garden has been
overlooked by lack of lively spaces
spilling out on the street.
The compound wall of the garden can be
developed such that it attracts more
visitors by public participation and other
landscaping elements, sit-outs, and
space for artists to exhibit their
artworks.
C O N C E P T
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
CHARACTER
SPACE

8. S T R A T E G Y : T Y P I C A L R O A D S E C T I O N
FOOTPATH
Level +250mm
CYCLE TRACK
Level +100mm
SHARED LANE
Level +0.00mm
ELEVATED
PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING
Level +100mm
MEDIAN
Level +600mm
CARRIAGEWAY
Level +0.00mm
MULTI-UTILITY
AREA
Level +100mm
CAR PARKING
Level +0.00mm
BUS STOP
Level +100mm
GARBAGE BIN
Level +100mm
STREET LIGHT
Level +100mm
UTILITY BOX
Level +100mm
SITOUT
Level +250mm
FOOTPATH CYCLE
TRACK
MULTI
UTILITY
AREA
CARRIAGEWAY 3 LANES CARRIAGEWAY 3 LANES
MEDIAN MULTI
UTILITY
AREA
CYCLE
TRACK
FOOTPATH
S T A N D A R D R O A D S E C T I O N A D O P T E D F O R R E T R O- F I T T I N G
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y

9. Parking space for 4
cars or 20 two
wheelers at regular
interval in front of
shops.
Additional space for
footpath can be utilized
to create character
spaces and dedicated
place for hawkers.
Redefined T-junction
with reduced turning
radii and raised zebra
crossing for pede-
strian safety.
Garbagebin provision
and electrical boxes
in multi-utility lane.
Access to building
entrance gate is a
shared space for
pedestrian & vehicle
with bollards on both
sides.
P R O P O S A L : N A V S H Y A M A R U T I C H O W K
Extended cycle track
width at intersections
for crossing
The proposed T-Junction at Navshya Maruti
chowk is re-imagined using standard three
lane road sections to accommodate proper
flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic by
providing raised zebra crossings that also
serve as a speed breaker so that vehicles
are enforced to stop at the signal.
This junction is treated in a similar way
and accommodates electrical boxes,
garbage bins and street lamps in the multi
utility lane. Vehicular parking is
discouraged at intersections and
pedestrian/bicycle crossing is provided at
short intervals to discourage pedestrians
crossing the road over the median.
A standard three lane section is used throughout this stretch of the street
which provides sufficient space for a streamlined flow of vehicular traffic as
well as defined pedestrian walkways and bicycle track to efficiently
segregate the different means of conveyance without any obstructions.
Parking and provision of bus stop on the multi utility lane is indicated in the
same.
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
PU LA DESHPANDE UDYAN

10. Redefined road
edges and larger
space provided at
junction to provide
smooth traffic flow
Parallel parking bays
provided for 4 cars
or 20 two wheelers
The entrance for the
water treatment plant
has been made into
a shared space for
water tankers and
pedestrians with
provision for ramps
and bollards.
Provision for toilet
facility relocated from
the major intersection
of this stretch to avoid
blockage of walkway.
This median at this
intersection is opened
from both sides to
provide easy vehicular
access.
P R O P O S A L : D E S H P A N D E C H O W K
The intersection at this section is a major cause for chaos in the flow of traffic
since two lanes meet at an acute angle. The existing scenario is improved by
providing a larger central junction space ad redefining the carriage way
boundaries so that vehicles do not accommodate the dedicated space for
walkway and cycle track. The multi utility lane is used as additional road
space for queuing of motor vehicles to avoid bottlenecking of the traffic flow.
The above standard road section shows a generic ramp that is provided at
every short interval on the footpath for access to the carriage way at
crossings. Provision of ramps help handicapped as well pedestrians to easily
cross the street without having to take a step down. It also encourages
crossing at the specific intervals. Bollards are used to obstruct any vehicle
from using this space.
PARVATI HILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y

11. The exit for the water
treatment plant has
been made into a
shared space. The
direction of the
tankers queuing
needs to be towards
the flow of the traffic
as opposed to the
current scenario.
The cycle track has
been shifted to the
multi utility lane at
this stretch to provide
ample space for the
footpath without
relocating the existing
trees that are causing
a blockage.
Ample parking space
is provided for the
slum population.
Shared space for
pedestrians, bicyclist
and vehicles at road
intersections.
Provision of bollards
to enforce limited
access for the slum
populates.
Boundary definition
using bollards has to
be provided to
restrict the slum
population.
P R O P O S A L : W A T E R T R E A T M E N T P L A N T
The road section at the second junction of this stretch has been reduced to a two
lane carriage way due to lack of sufficient width available. The slum and compound
wall encroachment is already causing the traffic to bottleneck here. Streamlining of
the traffic here is essential if a definite rehabilitation of the existing slum population
is not possible. The pedestrian walkway and bicycle track is defined and continued
throughout which can be shared to provide wider space for the carriage way.
PARVATI HILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y

12. Tightened turning
radii at this junction
streamlines the
vehicular flow and
provides safer
crossing for
pedestrians and
bicyclists by
introducing raised
zebra crossings.
The cycle track has
been shifted to the
multi utility lane at
this stretch to
provide ample space
for the footpath
without relocating
the existing trees
that are causing a
blockage.
Boundary definition
using bollards has to
be provided to
restrict the slum
population.
Sufficient parking
space and garbage
bins are provided at
short intervals to
accommodate the
necessary parking
requirement.
Defined edges of
footpath with
bollards at this
junction help restrict
the slum population
to further encroach
the carriage.
Provision of bollards
to enforce limited
access for the slum
populates.
dandekar
pool
The Y - Intersection at the end of the road has been specifically designed to overcome the
existing problems that are a major cause for road accidents. This stretch of the road mainly
consists two lanes due to the substantial amount of encroachment done by the local slums
existing here. Ideally, a three lane road section needs to be continued throughout a road but it is
modified such that the multi utility lane can provide ample amount of organized parking for the
locals living here. Since the width of the road at this point is significantly lesser than the average
width throughout, the bicycle track can share the space with the pedestrian walkway by enforcing
appropriate slowing mechanisms to solve the current scenario without having to rehabilitate the
entire slum population. The turning radii at the junction is evidently reduced to streamline the
traffic and discourage overtaking of motor vehicles. Similar strategy with raised zebra-crossings
can help reduce road accidents and provide a safer crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traffic signals are relocated directly opposite to the road to avoid ambiguity for vehicular traffic.
RAMKRISHNA MATH
P R O P O S A L : D A N D E K A R B R I D G E J U N C T I O N
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y

13. The above image shows the existing bus stop in
front of Okaya Friendship Garden. It is located
halfway beyond the existing cycle track.
The overlaid image to the right demonstrates the
application of the chosen typical road section
consisting of 2m wide multi utility lane, bicycle track
and pedestrian walkway.
The multi utility lane accommodates necessary
facilities such as the bus stops, parking, light poles,
garbage bins, and the proposed trees for shading.
The walkway at this section has the potential to be
developed as a character public space by
constructing a featured wall which may depict
historical heritage and other symbolic messages to
encourage public interaction and overall define a
character to one of the most important touristic
destination of the city. Plan showing the generic location of the bus stop on the multi utility lane.
M O N T A G E : S H O W I N G G E N E R A L S T R A T E G Y
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
SPACE FOR BUS
STOP ON UTILITY
LANE
CYCLE TRACK
FOOTPATH

14. The road section beyond the slum area
currently remains underutilized due to
undefined boundaries of the road and garbage
disposal surrounding the entire stretch.
Since the available space for development at
this point is significantly restricted due to the
extensive encroachment of the slum populates,
it is advisable that the available unused space
be redefined to continue the pedestrian and
cycle track throughout until a permanent
solution can be attained when the slums are
rehabilitated.
The modified section beyond this point
consists of two carriageway lanes, a cycle track
and a pedestrian walkway. The multi utility lane
is discontinued here. P L A N S H O W I N G Q U E U I N G O F W A T E R T A N K E R S
M O N T A G E : N E A R S L U M A R E A
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
FOOTPATH
CYCLE TRACK
ALONG UTILITY
LANE

15. This specific location is a major issue since the
government water treatment facility operates
their activity here.
The transiting water tankers cause a major
obstruction to the flow of vehicular traffic since
they exit reverse to the direction of traffic and
obstruct the vehicles while turning.
The third lane of the carriage way at this point
is being used by the tankers. Ideally, it is
advisable that the queuing be done in the
property owned by the facility itself.
The elevated and discontinue footpath here is
obstructed by trees. This can be extended to
provided sufficient space for pedestrians to
walk and the cycle track can be continued
adjacent to it.
PLAN SHOWING THE ENTRANCE TO THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
REIMAGINING SINHAGAD ROAD
P U N E S M A R T C I T Y
M O N T A G E : W A T E R T R E A T M E N T A R E A
RAISED SHARED
SURFACE TO SLOW
DOWN TANKERS
CYCLE TRACK
ALONG UTILITY
LANE
RAISED FOOTPATH
TO BE WIDENED
NO RAISED
FOOTPATH OR CYCLE
TRACK
TREES OCCUPY THE
EXISTING RAISED
FOOTPATH

16. A Street with adequate space for walking and other
activities is safer for pedestrians and allows for smoother
motor vehicle movement. Since larger turning radii
encourage faster vehicle speeds, tighter corners are
preferred because they improve safety for pedestrians
and cyclists. Existing trees introduced some constraints in
the alignment of the footpath and cycle track.
In the interest of increasing the amount of space
available for pedestrians and to increase intersection
capacity, the design intervenes much of the on-street
parking that was present close to the junction. However,
vehicle users may balk at the prospect of having to walk
100–200 m from parking spaces, given that they
presently park immediately in front of their final
destinations. Enforcement will be necessary to ensure
that they do not encroach on the footpaths or cycle
tracks.
Despite these challenges, the design introduces ramps,
reduced turning radii, and other self-enforcing elements
in order to improve safety for all users.
Social
Sustainability
Environmental
Sustainability
Economic
Sustainability
economic
sustainability
environmental
sustainability
social
sustainability
Solar powered street lights Storm water infiltration Pedestrian refuges
Traffic signal optimization Permeable pavement Bicycle lanes
Reusable materials Segregated garbage bins Wall graffiti
conclusion
K E Y S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A S P E C T S