The document proposes changes to an existing road plan to make the streets safer for pedestrians. The existing plan has issues like uneven lanes, poor footpaths, drains in the middle of the road, and dangerous pedestrian crossings. The proposed changes include making the lanes and footpaths uniform width, adding protected pedestrian crossings, shorter crossing distances, and refuge areas in the middle. It also suggests compact intersections, shorter vehicle turn radii, and public spaces to create a street network prioritizing people over cars. Simulations show how these changes can transform the streets from chaotic and unsafe to more organized and pedestrian-friendly.

1. From Roads for Cars to Streets for People

2. Existing Plan
• Un-uniform travel
lanes
• Poor footpath
conditions
• Open drain as
medians
• Pedestrian
crossings leading
to the drains
• Chaotic traffic
condition
• Lack of street
furniture

3. Proposed Changes : Alignment
j
• Centre lines
alignment
• Channelized
vehicular
movement

4. Proposed Changes : Uniform Travel Lanes and Footpath
• Uniform travel
lane widths
• Continuous
Footpath
• Space for street
furniture

5. Proposed Changes : Pedestrian Infrastructure
• Protected
pedestrian
crossings
• Shorter crossing
lengths
• Refuge areas
• Pedestrian signals

6. Proposed Design
• Compact
Intersection
• Shorter Turning
Radii
• Protected
pedestrian
crossings
• Uniform Travel
lanes
• Continuous
Footpath
• Public space

7. Proposed DesignExisting Condition

8. Simulation 1: Existing Condition

9. Simulation 1: Proposed Design
Road Markings Refuge Area
with Bollards
Pedestrian
Crossings
Beautification
Elements

10. Simulation 2: Existing Condition

11. Simulation 2: Proposed Design
New curb LinePedestrian ramp
With Bollards
Pedestrian
Crossings
Street Furniture Tactile PaversLandscape
Strip

12. THANK YOU!
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