Preface by Municipal Commissioner The citizens of Pune have identified transportation as the top civic issue that needs to be addressed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. The National Urban Transport Policy, 2006 provides the direction for evolution of sustainable mobility in Indian cities. The PMC has adopted the Comprehensive Mobility Plan in 2012. The vision for transportation planning and systems in Pune is “Moving people safely and economically by emphasizing public transport and non-motorized transport”. Over the past few years, a number of projects have been undertaken in accordance with this vision. These include the adoption of the Urban Street Design Guidelines that helps define and design the road network, the commissioning of street design work and construction of roads as per these guidelines under the Pune Streets Programme, the development of Rainbow Bus Rapid Transit for providing a mass transit option, the adoption of Walk Smart pedestrian policy, etc. The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune, approved by the PMC General Body vide Resolution 693 dated 14 December 2017, is an important component of the city’s efforts to create a modern multimodal transportation system and fulfilment of the vision expressed in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan. The process for development of the Bicycle Plan has involved extensive studies, surveys, stakeholder consultations and public engagement. The inputs of thousands of citizens have enriched the proposals made in the plan. The Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India has supported the preparation of this plan. The Bicycle Advisory Committee, set up as per the guidance of the Ministry has brought in wisdom and the distilled experience of years of cycling into the formulation of proposals. The office of the Chief Engineer (Projects) has anchored the preparation of the plan and coordinated with the line departments within the PMC and with other agencies to deliver a plan that meshes well with their respective roles and responsibilities. Pune’s Development Plan 2007-2027 emphasises sustainable transportation and recognizes the need for a modern, multi-modal transportation system that contributes to the economy of the city, is equitable, affordable, efficient, and mitigates the impacts on the environment. The Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune is an integral element of the Development Plan of Pune. It provides elaborate proposals and provisions for development of cycle-friendly infrastructure, its maintenance and management, for cycling promotion and for monitoring and review of the plan implementation. With this Plan, the PMC has added a crucial work component towards enhancing sustainable mobility in Pune. The PMC expresses its gratitude to all involved in the preparation of the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune, and commits to its implementation in the coming years. Shri Kunal Kumar, IAS
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