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Mono Rail System for Bandra-Kurla Complex
Introduction
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is building a nine km long Mono Rail in the Bandra-Kurla complex in Mumbai.
What is Mono Rail?
- A medium capacity system for mass transportation in urban areas up to 25,000 PHPDT.
- Suited for restricted right-of-way.
- Environmental friendly - Provides adequate light and air below the deck and reduces noise with use of nitrogen filled rubber tyres.
- Mono Rail coaches are electrically driven, straddling on a single, narrow, elevated concrete beam.
- Least intrusive - No deck, no overhead wires.
- Requires about 2m road width for supporting columns and therefore does not disrupt vehicular traffic on the road.
- Planned to ease traffic congestion, reduce pollution and ensure pedestrian safety.
- First monorail - 1825, Cheshunt Railway.
- Used as Public Transport in about 15 cities mainly in Japan to benefit from its aesthetics.
DIMTS has been requested to conduct technical and financial feasibility study for the complex.
Intelligent Signalling System
Introduction
While the traffic signals installed at regular intervals try to bring some order to the chaotic situation, they are of little help in the peak hours when long queues of vehicles are a common sight. These signals are manually fed with the exact time that will be taken by each signal cycle (i.e. starting from green light, moving on to yellow then red and finally ending at green). However, this also means that even if a road is empty of vehicles the light will continue to show green if it has been timed to do so then, irrespective of other roads being crowded with vehicles.
ISS in Delhi
How will this happen? The ISS will be fed some data on the passenger load of the buses as well as the other modes of motorized traffic. This data has been arrived at after several surveys. Based on the data ISS will calculate the number of people waiting in the bus lane (no. of buses X no. of passengers) as well as in the motor vehicle (MV) lane (using same formula). If it is found that the number people waiting in the bus lane are more than the MV lane, then it would clear the bus lane first.
DIMTS Role
On behalf of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, DIMTS is designing and implementing an Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system with Bus Priority on the BRT Corridor in New Delhi. The work includes construction and implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Signal System and Ancillary Systems on the BRT Corridor. This would involve provision, installation, testing and commissioning of an adaptable traffic control system with associated traffic signal equipment and all the necessary associated civil engineering works.
The work also includes preparation of detailed blueprints of system architecture for the ISS.
Features of ISS in Delhi
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The UTC system will monitor traffic conditions on the BRT corridor and suggest control strategies via a state-of-the-art command and control centre.
The Intelligent Signalling system (ISS) shall control, monitor and manage all traffic and pedestrian signals in Phase-1 and Phase-2 of the BRT corridor. The system shall be of modular design such that it can be expanded in future or linked with an Area Traffic Control System (ATC) in subsequent phases. ATC is now under active consideration by the GNCTD.
The proposed ISS system will include the standard control, safety and fault monitoring/reporting facilities inherent in any modern ISS system and will utilize state-of-the-art systems/software and equipment which has been successfully implemented in other cities/countries. - The System will exercise real-time control and monitor the traffic signal controller operation with microscopic detail. Microscopic here refers to second-by-second control of all vehicles classes including slow moving vehicles. The same communications path and protocols shall permit the system computers and the signal controllers to both upload and download pertinent data including timings stored in the signal controller and fault log information.
ISS has been installed and operations begun at three locations on the BRT corridor - Pushp Vihar, Pushpa Bhavan and Krishi Vihar. A fourth at Andrews Ganj is in the process of being installed and will be followed by Press Enclave, Ambedkar Nagar, Siri Fort, Chirag Dilli and Moolchand. The installation of the signals will be complete by 30th May 2010. The comprehensive system will be up by 15th June 2010.
Multi-Modal Integration facilities for four ring-railway stations in Delhi
Introduction
The three main railway stations in Delhi, namely, Old Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi Railway Station and the Hazrat Nizamudin, cater to not only the major trains coming from different states, but also to the Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs) that cater to the local passengers. However, due to an increase in rail traffic within the city, there is often some delay the in trains entering the stations.
In order to reduce the pressure on these major stations and at the same time to effectively increase the rail passenger traffic, the Northern Railways has decided to upgrade the four ring-railway stations in the city, namely Tilak Bridge, Subzi Mandi, Shakur Basti and Sarai Rohilla. The EMUs or local passenger trains would then originate from and terminate from these ring-railway stations.
However, developing these stations would also require a corresponding development of the other passenger amenities such that there is a continuous network between the different modes of transport.
DIMTS Role
DIMTS is conducting a traffic study for the utilization of the ring railways for the Commonwealth Games in 2010. In addition it will also be -
- Developing the bus queue shelters and bus bays at these terminals. This will help in improving the connectivity of the stations with the metro and the city bus services.
- Developing the transport infrastructure at the stations. This includes re-developing the road networks, providing parking infrastructure etc.
- Preparing a micro-simulation model for traffic circulation around the station area.
Current Status
Study completed
Transport Demand Forecast Study
Introduction
RITES is preparing an Integrated Multi-Modal Public Transport Network plan that will model transport demand in Delhi up to the year 2025. The objective of the study is to forecast the demand levels for a city wide integrated multi modal transport network which will include metro, mono rail system, light rail system, and bus rapid transit. It will further recommend an integrated development program for the entire transport network, including the requirements for grade separation at road intersections as well as between intersections to ensure the free flow of traffic. The study will also cover strategic energy environment impact analysis and finally prepare a business plan with an implementation strategy.
DIMTS Role
DIMTS, on behalf of Govt. of NCT of Delhi is working as the Project Management Consultant coordinating the study. Monitoring of the project also includes reviewing the outputs of this study, giving technical inputs as and when required along with conducting stakeholder meetings and workshops.
Current Status
Study underway
Patna Area Development Plan
Introduction
Buddha Smriti Udhyaan Development Company Limited (BSUDC) desires to develop an Area Development Plan for the area bounded by Bailey Road, Beer Chand Patel Marg, Station Road and Fraser Road in Patna. Within the area, the Client is developing a major iconic park incorporating Buddhist pilgrim elements and the glorious history of ancient Magadha. This is being constructed on the 22 acres of land previously occupied by Bankipore Jail (11.84 acres) and associated Jail compound (10.20 acres) and currently lying unused. The park will be titled "Shaheed Veer Kunvar Singh Azadi Park" and will have various facilities for the benefit of the people of Patna through private sector participation on a Build Operate Transfer (BOT) basis having an area of 20.71 acres.
This initiative cannot be viewed in isolation since it would lead to a quantum increase in pedestrian traffic at these points and would necessitate incorporating city wide connectivity into the planning and development of the area.
Reasons for the Area Development Plan
- To improve connectivity and create an efficient traffic circulation plan around the project site.
- To provide smoother and safer traffic flow to and from the stations, parking and pick-up/drop-off facilities.
- To improve the transport infrastructure at the stations including, redevelopment of road networks, provision of parking infrastructure etc.
- To relocate the existing hawkers without affecting their livelihood.
- To prepare the implementation strategy and plan.
DIMTS is the advisor to ICAP/IDFC to carry out the study
Current Status
Study completed and proposal submitted to IDFC/ICAP