More stands, continuous tracks must for cycling

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 23 Agustus 2014 | 22.10

NEW DELHI: With Delhi Development Authority (DDA) planning to start a cycle-sharing scheme in Dwarka, experts say similar projects should be planned in other parts of the city. Though the government had in the past started several projects to promote cycling, not one has been a success.

The erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had spent crores of rupees to decongest SP Mukherjee Marg, outside Old Delhi Railway Station. It had constructed dedicated lanes for non-motorized vehicles and deployed marshals to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the area. But today, bikes, autos and even cars can be seen plying in the lanes meant for non-motorized vehicles.

The Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) constructed dedicated lanes for non-motorised vehicles on the BRT corridor and also set up cycle stands from where people could rent a cycle. But the scheme was a resounding failure. "It failed because it did not provide cycle sub-stations in colonies to facilitate people in renting a cycle from a bus stop and leaving it at the nearest point,'' said Ashok Bhattacharjee, former director of UTTIPEC and urban transport planner.

Experts say there is a need to carefully identify stretches for cycling tracks and develop adequate infrastructure. "These corridors will be successful only when continuous and segregated standardised tracks for cycles are constructed. Also, there should be connectivity between the corridors and residential areas,'' said Bhattacharjee.

DMRC, along with two private firms, had started cycling projects near its stations in Rohini and Delhi University. While the Rohini project was closed due to financial constraints, the DU one is still operational. Jitender Khurana of Green 'O'lution, a firm which runs a cycling project in Delhi University area, says that people want to cycle, especially over short distances. "Some basic infrastructure is required to encourage people to cycle. But the most important thing is providing the facility. There is a need to construct more cycle stands so that people can hire a cycle from one point and leave it at a point which is nearest to his/her destination. In DU, students prefer to cycle,'' said Khurana, who has been running the facility in DU for the past six years.

There is a need to plan a comprehensive cycling scheme for the entire city which should be implemented by civic agencies, say experts.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/followceleb.cms?alias=experts,Dwarka,Delhi Development Authority,DDA,cycle-sharing scheme


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