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Role Of Transportation
Transportation is a non separable part of any society. It exhibits a very close relation to the style of life,
the range and location of activities and the goods and services which will be available for consumption.
Advances in transportation has made possible changes in the way of living and the way in which
societies are organized and therefore have a great influence in the development of civilizations.
Transportation is responsible for the development of civilizations from very old times by meeting travel
requirement of people and transport requirement of goods. Such movement has changed the way
people live and travel.
1.Economic Role Of transportation
a) The place, time, quality and utility of goods
b) Changes in location of activities
2.Social role of transportation
a) Formation of settlements
b) Size and pattern of settlements
c) Growth of urban centers
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
3. Political role of transportation
a) Administration of an area
b) Political choices in transport
4.Environmental role of transportation
a) Safety
b) Air Pollution
c) Noise Pollution
d) Energy Consumption
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Mode Of Transportation
Road Transportation
Railway Transportation
Port and Harbors Transportation
Airway Transportation
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
History Of Road Development
The history of road development engineering gives us an idea about the roads of ancient times. Roads
in Rome were constructed in a large scale and it radiated in many directions helping them in military
operations. Thus they are considered to be pioneers in road construction.
Ancient Roads-
The first mode of transport was by foot. These human pathways would have been developed for
specific purposes leading to camp sites, food, streams for drinking water etc.
•The next major mode of transport was the use of animals for transporting both men and materials.
Since these loaded animals required more horizontal and vertical clearances than the walking man,
track ways emerged
•The invention of wheel in Mesopotamian civilization led to the development of animal drawn vehicles.
Then it became necessary that the road surface should be capable of carrying greater loads. Thus
roads with harder surfaces emerged.
•To provide adequate strength to carry the wheels, the new ways tended to follow the sunny drier side
of a path. These have led to the development of foot-paths.
Roman Roads - The earliest large scale road construction is attributed to Romans who
constructed an extensive system of roads radiating in many directions from Rome.
•Their roads were very durable, and some are still existing. Roman roads were always constructed on
a firm - formed subgrade strengthened where necessary with wooden piles. The roads were bordered
on both sides by longitudinal drains.
•The next step was the construction of the agger. This was a raised formation up to a 1 meter high and
15 m wide and was constructed with materials excavated during the side drain construction. This was
then topped with a sand leveling course. The agger contributed greatly to moisture control in the
pavement
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Modern Development-
•In 1927 Jayakar committee for Indian road development was appointed. The major recommendations
and the resulting implementations were:
•Committee found that the road development of the country has become beyond the capacity of local
governments and suggested that Central government should take the proper charge considering it as
a matter of national interest.
•They gave more stress on long term planning programme, for a period of 20 years (hence called
twenty year plan) that is to formulate plans and implement those plans with in the next 20 years.
•One of the recommendations was the holding of periodic road conferences to discuss about road
construction and development. This paved the way for the establishment of a semi-offcial technical
body called Indian Road Congress (IRC) in 1934
•The committee suggested imposition of additional taxation on motor transport which includes duty on
motor spirit, vehicle taxation, license fees for vehicles plying for hire. This led to the introduction of a
development fund called Central road fund in 1929. This fund was intended for road development.
•
• French Road -
• Tresaguet developed a cheaper method of construction than the lavish and locally unsuccessful
revival of Roman practice.
• The pavement used 200 mm pieces of quarried stone of a more compact form and shaped such
that they had at least one at side which was placed on a compact formation. Smaller pieces of
broken stones were then compacted into the spaces between larger stones to provide a level
surface.
Finally the running layer was made with a layer of 25 mm sized broken stone. All this structure
was placed in a trench in order to keep the running surface level with the surrounding country
side. This created major drainage problems which were counteracted by making the surface as
impervious as possible
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Institution for Highway Planning, Design and Implementation at Different Levels
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Jayakar Committee (1927)
Central Road Fund (1929)
Indian Roads Congress (IRC), 1934
Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), 1950
National Highway Act, 1956
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI),1995
National highway act ( 1956 )
Second twenty year road plan ( 1961 )
Highway Research board ( 1973 )
National Transport Policy committee ( 1978 )
Third twenty year road plan ( 1981 )
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Nagpur Road Congress
The second World War saw a rapid growth in road trac and this led to the deterioration in the condition
of roads. To discuss about improving the condition of roads, the government convened a conference of
chief engineers of provinces at Nagpur in 1943. The result of the conference is famous as the Nagpur
plan.
•A twenty year development programme for the period (1943-1963) was finalized. It was the first
attempt to prepare a co-ordinated road development programme in a planned manner.
• The roads were divided into four classes
National highways which would pass through states, and places having national importance for strategic,
administrative and other purposes.
State highways which would be the other main roads of a state.
District roads which would take trace from the main roads to the interior of the district . According to the importance,
some are considered as major district roads and the remaining as other district roads.
Village roads which would link the villages to the road system.
• The committee planned to construct 2 lakh kms of road across the country within 20 years.
• They recommended the construction of star and grid pattern of roads throughout the country.
•One of the objective was that the road length should be increased so as to give a road density of 16kms per 100
sq.km
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Bombay road congress 1961
•The length of roads envisaged under the Nagpur plan was achieved by the end of it, but the road
system was defcient in many respects. The changed economic, industrial and agricultural conditions in
the country warranted a review of the Nagpur plan. Accordingly a 20-year plan was drafted by the
Roads wing of Government of India, which is popularly known as the Bombay plan. The highlights of
the plan were:
• It was the second 20 year road plan (1961-1981)
• The total road length targeted to construct was about 10 lakhs.
•Rural roads were given specic attention. Scientific methods of construction was proposed for the rural
roads. The necessary technical advice to the Panchayaths should be given by State PWD's.
•They suggested that the length of the road should be increased so as to give a road density of
32kms/100 sq.km
• The construction of 1600 km of expressways was also then included in the plan.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
importance in this plan.
Lucknow road congress 1984
This plan has been prepared keeping in view the growth pattern envisaged in various fields by the
turn of the century. Some of the salient features of this plan are as given below:
• This was the third 20 year road plan (1981-2001). It is also called Lucknow road plan.
•It aimed at constructing a road length of 12 lakh kilometers by the year 1981 resulting in a road
density of 82kms/100 sq.km
•The plan has set the target length of NH to be completed by the end of seventh, eighth and ninth ve
year plan periods.
•It aims at improving the transportation facilities in villages, towns etc. such that no part of country is
farther than 50 km from NH.
• One of the goals contained in the plan was that expressways should be constructed on major trac
•corridors to provide speedy travel.
• Energy conservation, environmental quality of roads and road safety measures were also given due
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Indian Roads Congress, 1934
• To provide national forum for regular
experience and ideas on matters
pooling of
related to
construction and maintenance of highways.
• To recommend standard specifications.
• To provide a platform for expression of professional
opinion on matters relating to roads and road
transport.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
CRRI
A constituent of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
engaged in carrying out research and development projects.
design, construction and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic
and transportation planning of mega and medium cities, management
of roads in different terrains,
Improvement of marginal materials,
Utilization of industrial waste in road construction,
Landslide control,
Ground improvements environmental pollution,
Road traffic safety,
Service life assessment and rehabilitation of highway & railway
bridges.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Classification of Highways
1) Depending on weather-
All weather roads
Fair weather roads
2 ) Depending the type of Carriage way
Paved roads
Unpaved roads
3) Depending upon the pavement surface
Surfaced roads
Un surfaced roads
4 ) Based on the Traffic Volume
Heavy
Medium
Light
5 ) Based on Load or Tonnage
Class 1 or Class 2 etc. or Class A , B etc. Tonnes per day
6 ) Based on location and function ( Nagpur road plan )
NH SH MDR ODR VR
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Based on modified system of Highways classification
• Primary
Expressways
National Highways
• Secondary
SH
MDR
• Tertiary
ODR
VR
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Urban Road Classification
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•
•
•
•
•
•
ARTERIAL ROADS
SUB ARTERIAL
COLECTOR
LOCAL STREET
CUL-DE-SAC
PATHWAY
DRIVEWAY
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Road Patterns
•
•
•
•
•
•
Rectangular or Block patterns
Radial or Star block pattern
Radial or Star Circular pattern
Radial or Star grid pattern
Hexagonal Pattern
Minimum travel Pattern
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Expressways
•
•
•
•
•
•
Heavy traffic at high speed (120km/hr)
Land Width (90m)
Full access control
Connects major points of traffic generation
No slow moving traffic allowed
No loading, unloading, parking.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
National Highways
•
•
•
India has a huge network of national highways.
The national highways have a total length of 70,548 kms. Indian highways cover 2%
of the total road network of India and carry 40% of the total traffic.
The entire highway network of India is managed by the National Highway Authority of
India which is responsible for development and maintenance of highways.
The longest highway in India is NH7 which stretches from Varansi in Uttar Pradesh to
Kanyakumari in the southern most point of Indian mainland.
• The shortest highway is NH47A which stretches from Ernakulam to Kochi and covers
total length of 4 Kms.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
State Highways
• They are the arterial roads of a state, connecting up with the national highways of
adjacent states, district head quarters and important cities within the state.
• Total length of all SH in the country is 1,37,119 Kms.
•
Major District Roads
Important roads with in a district serving areas of production and markets , connecting
those with each other or with the major highways.
• India has a total of 4,70,000 kms of MDR.
Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff
,Dronacharya group
Village roads
• They are roads connecting villages or group of villages with each other or to the
nearest road of a higher category like ODR or MDR.
• India has 26,50,000 kms of ODR+VR out of the total 33,15,231 kms of all type of
roads.

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  • 1. Role Of Transportation Transportation is a non separable part of any society. It exhibits a very close relation to the style of life, the range and location of activities and the goods and services which will be available for consumption. Advances in transportation has made possible changes in the way of living and the way in which societies are organized and therefore have a great influence in the development of civilizations. Transportation is responsible for the development of civilizations from very old times by meeting travel requirement of people and transport requirement of goods. Such movement has changed the way people live and travel. 1.Economic Role Of transportation a) The place, time, quality and utility of goods b) Changes in location of activities 2.Social role of transportation a) Formation of settlements b) Size and pattern of settlements c) Growth of urban centers
  • 2. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group 3. Political role of transportation a) Administration of an area b) Political choices in transport 4.Environmental role of transportation a) Safety b) Air Pollution c) Noise Pollution d) Energy Consumption
  • 3. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Mode Of Transportation Road Transportation Railway Transportation Port and Harbors Transportation Airway Transportation
  • 4. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group History Of Road Development The history of road development engineering gives us an idea about the roads of ancient times. Roads in Rome were constructed in a large scale and it radiated in many directions helping them in military operations. Thus they are considered to be pioneers in road construction. Ancient Roads- The first mode of transport was by foot. These human pathways would have been developed for specific purposes leading to camp sites, food, streams for drinking water etc. •The next major mode of transport was the use of animals for transporting both men and materials. Since these loaded animals required more horizontal and vertical clearances than the walking man, track ways emerged •The invention of wheel in Mesopotamian civilization led to the development of animal drawn vehicles. Then it became necessary that the road surface should be capable of carrying greater loads. Thus roads with harder surfaces emerged. •To provide adequate strength to carry the wheels, the new ways tended to follow the sunny drier side of a path. These have led to the development of foot-paths.
  • 5. Roman Roads - The earliest large scale road construction is attributed to Romans who constructed an extensive system of roads radiating in many directions from Rome. •Their roads were very durable, and some are still existing. Roman roads were always constructed on a firm - formed subgrade strengthened where necessary with wooden piles. The roads were bordered on both sides by longitudinal drains. •The next step was the construction of the agger. This was a raised formation up to a 1 meter high and 15 m wide and was constructed with materials excavated during the side drain construction. This was then topped with a sand leveling course. The agger contributed greatly to moisture control in the pavement Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group
  • 6. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Modern Development- •In 1927 Jayakar committee for Indian road development was appointed. The major recommendations and the resulting implementations were: •Committee found that the road development of the country has become beyond the capacity of local governments and suggested that Central government should take the proper charge considering it as a matter of national interest. •They gave more stress on long term planning programme, for a period of 20 years (hence called twenty year plan) that is to formulate plans and implement those plans with in the next 20 years. •One of the recommendations was the holding of periodic road conferences to discuss about road construction and development. This paved the way for the establishment of a semi-offcial technical body called Indian Road Congress (IRC) in 1934 •The committee suggested imposition of additional taxation on motor transport which includes duty on motor spirit, vehicle taxation, license fees for vehicles plying for hire. This led to the introduction of a development fund called Central road fund in 1929. This fund was intended for road development.
  • 7. • • French Road - • Tresaguet developed a cheaper method of construction than the lavish and locally unsuccessful revival of Roman practice. • The pavement used 200 mm pieces of quarried stone of a more compact form and shaped such that they had at least one at side which was placed on a compact formation. Smaller pieces of broken stones were then compacted into the spaces between larger stones to provide a level surface. Finally the running layer was made with a layer of 25 mm sized broken stone. All this structure was placed in a trench in order to keep the running surface level with the surrounding country side. This created major drainage problems which were counteracted by making the surface as impervious as possible Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group
  • 8. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Institution for Highway Planning, Design and Implementation at Different Levels • • • • • • • • • • • Jayakar Committee (1927) Central Road Fund (1929) Indian Roads Congress (IRC), 1934 Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), 1950 National Highway Act, 1956 National Highway Authority of India (NHAI),1995 National highway act ( 1956 ) Second twenty year road plan ( 1961 ) Highway Research board ( 1973 ) National Transport Policy committee ( 1978 ) Third twenty year road plan ( 1981 )
  • 9. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Nagpur Road Congress The second World War saw a rapid growth in road trac and this led to the deterioration in the condition of roads. To discuss about improving the condition of roads, the government convened a conference of chief engineers of provinces at Nagpur in 1943. The result of the conference is famous as the Nagpur plan. •A twenty year development programme for the period (1943-1963) was finalized. It was the first attempt to prepare a co-ordinated road development programme in a planned manner. • The roads were divided into four classes National highways which would pass through states, and places having national importance for strategic, administrative and other purposes. State highways which would be the other main roads of a state. District roads which would take trace from the main roads to the interior of the district . According to the importance, some are considered as major district roads and the remaining as other district roads. Village roads which would link the villages to the road system. • The committee planned to construct 2 lakh kms of road across the country within 20 years. • They recommended the construction of star and grid pattern of roads throughout the country. •One of the objective was that the road length should be increased so as to give a road density of 16kms per 100 sq.km
  • 10. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Bombay road congress 1961 •The length of roads envisaged under the Nagpur plan was achieved by the end of it, but the road system was defcient in many respects. The changed economic, industrial and agricultural conditions in the country warranted a review of the Nagpur plan. Accordingly a 20-year plan was drafted by the Roads wing of Government of India, which is popularly known as the Bombay plan. The highlights of the plan were: • It was the second 20 year road plan (1961-1981) • The total road length targeted to construct was about 10 lakhs. •Rural roads were given specic attention. Scientific methods of construction was proposed for the rural roads. The necessary technical advice to the Panchayaths should be given by State PWD's. •They suggested that the length of the road should be increased so as to give a road density of 32kms/100 sq.km • The construction of 1600 km of expressways was also then included in the plan.
  • 11. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group importance in this plan. Lucknow road congress 1984 This plan has been prepared keeping in view the growth pattern envisaged in various fields by the turn of the century. Some of the salient features of this plan are as given below: • This was the third 20 year road plan (1981-2001). It is also called Lucknow road plan. •It aimed at constructing a road length of 12 lakh kilometers by the year 1981 resulting in a road density of 82kms/100 sq.km •The plan has set the target length of NH to be completed by the end of seventh, eighth and ninth ve year plan periods. •It aims at improving the transportation facilities in villages, towns etc. such that no part of country is farther than 50 km from NH. • One of the goals contained in the plan was that expressways should be constructed on major trac •corridors to provide speedy travel. • Energy conservation, environmental quality of roads and road safety measures were also given due
  • 12. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Indian Roads Congress, 1934 • To provide national forum for regular experience and ideas on matters pooling of related to construction and maintenance of highways. • To recommend standard specifications. • To provide a platform for expression of professional opinion on matters relating to roads and road transport.
  • 13. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group CRRI A constituent of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) engaged in carrying out research and development projects. design, construction and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic and transportation planning of mega and medium cities, management of roads in different terrains, Improvement of marginal materials, Utilization of industrial waste in road construction, Landslide control, Ground improvements environmental pollution, Road traffic safety, Service life assessment and rehabilitation of highway & railway bridges.
  • 14. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Classification of Highways 1) Depending on weather- All weather roads Fair weather roads 2 ) Depending the type of Carriage way Paved roads Unpaved roads 3) Depending upon the pavement surface Surfaced roads Un surfaced roads 4 ) Based on the Traffic Volume Heavy Medium Light 5 ) Based on Load or Tonnage Class 1 or Class 2 etc. or Class A , B etc. Tonnes per day 6 ) Based on location and function ( Nagpur road plan ) NH SH MDR ODR VR
  • 15. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Based on modified system of Highways classification • Primary Expressways National Highways • Secondary SH MDR • Tertiary ODR VR
  • 16. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Urban Road Classification • • • • • • • ARTERIAL ROADS SUB ARTERIAL COLECTOR LOCAL STREET CUL-DE-SAC PATHWAY DRIVEWAY
  • 17. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Road Patterns • • • • • • Rectangular or Block patterns Radial or Star block pattern Radial or Star Circular pattern Radial or Star grid pattern Hexagonal Pattern Minimum travel Pattern
  • 18. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Expressways • • • • • • Heavy traffic at high speed (120km/hr) Land Width (90m) Full access control Connects major points of traffic generation No slow moving traffic allowed No loading, unloading, parking.
  • 19. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group National Highways • • • India has a huge network of national highways. The national highways have a total length of 70,548 kms. Indian highways cover 2% of the total road network of India and carry 40% of the total traffic. The entire highway network of India is managed by the National Highway Authority of India which is responsible for development and maintenance of highways. The longest highway in India is NH7 which stretches from Varansi in Uttar Pradesh to Kanyakumari in the southern most point of Indian mainland. • The shortest highway is NH47A which stretches from Ernakulam to Kochi and covers total length of 4 Kms.
  • 20. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group State Highways • They are the arterial roads of a state, connecting up with the national highways of adjacent states, district head quarters and important cities within the state. • Total length of all SH in the country is 1,37,119 Kms. • Major District Roads Important roads with in a district serving areas of production and markets , connecting those with each other or with the major highways. • India has a total of 4,70,000 kms of MDR.
  • 21. Sarvagya Tripathi Asst. Proff ,Dronacharya group Village roads • They are roads connecting villages or group of villages with each other or to the nearest road of a higher category like ODR or MDR. • India has 26,50,000 kms of ODR+VR out of the total 33,15,231 kms of all type of roads.