Background study:

Pedestrian plays a major role in mass transit areas connects between two mass multimodal transition areas which connects various parts of Tamil Nadu . Suburban pedestrian subways act as an interchanging zones of commuters between transit spaces in those busy road vicinity dates back to the early 20th century when the first subway was built near the Chennai Central railway station Over the years, the city has seen the construction of several subways, which have played a crucial role in connecting various railway stations and improving transportation in the city. The construction of subways in Chennai started in the 1930s when the first subway was built near the Chennai Central railway station. This subway was built to connect the platforms of the railway station, which were located on opposite sides of a busy road.

The subway was a huge success and became a model for other subways that were built in the city later on. In the following decades, more subways were constructed in Chennai to connect various railway stations. The subways helped to ease the traffic congestion around the railway stations and provided a safer way for pedestrians to cross busy roads Some of the notable subways built in Chennai include the ones near the Chennai Egmore railway station, Tambaram railway station, and the Guindy railway station

Guindy is chosen because of its significance and strategic location It is a major transportation hub connecting Chennai city to other parts of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The area is located at the intersection of four major national highways, namely NH4, NH45, NH32, and NH205. Additionally, Guindy is home to the Chennai International Airport, which is the fourth busiest airport in India Therefore, any development based on transportation in Guindy will have a significant impact on the economy and social progress of the area.

The Guindy Railway Station is located on the Chennai Beach - Chengalpattu railway line and is a major railway station in Chennai. The station serves thousands of commuters and travelers every day and is an important link between Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu and Guindy Bus Stop is located near the Guindy Metro Station, and is a major bus terminal in Chennai. The bus stop is well-connected to other parts of the city by a network of local and long-distance buses and is a popular transit point for commuters and travelers.

Because of its strategic location rapidly pedestrian traffic was increased during working hours by various user group The connectivity between the Guindy Railway Station and the Guindy Bus Stop has made it easy for commuters and travelers to access other parts of the city. Many people who arrive in Guindy by train prefer to take a local bus or a taxi from the Guindy Bus Stop to their destination, while those who arrive by bus prefer to take a local train from the Guindy Railway Station to other parts of the city, so the subway act as an important infrastructure between transit areas.

The Guindy subway is a pedestrian underpass that connects the Guindy railway station and the bus stop in Chennai, India. It was built in the 1970s and has been serving as an important infrastructure for commuters for several decades.

The Guindy subway is used by a diverse group of people, including Pedestrians: The subway is also used by pedestrians who want to cross the busy Guindy area safely. The subway provides a convenient and safe way for people to cross the road without having to worry about traffic congestion or accidents.

Street vendors: The subway is also used by street vendors who sell a variety of items, including snacks, beverages, and other goods These vendors find the subway to be an ideal location to sell their products as it attracts many commuters and pedestrians.

Beggars and homeless people: Unfortunately, the subway is also used by beggars and homeless people who seek shelter and food While the subway provides a safe and dry place for these people to rest, it also poses a challenge for authorities who need to maintain cleanliness and order in the subway

The Guindy subway is an important infrastructure that serves a diverse group of people, including commuters, pedestrians, street vendors, and beggars. While it provides a safe and convenient way for people to cross the road and travel between the railway station and the bus stop, it also poses a challenge for authorities who need to maintain cleanliness and order in the subway.

Due to increase in pedestrian traffic pedestrian areas were encroached by street vendors and hawkers Pedestrians through subway are forced to navigate their way through the clutter, which often spills over onto the streets, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians The situation is particularly bad at Guindy , where vendors occupy a large portion of the subway and even the stairs that lead into the subway, leaving little space for pedestrians to walk. The vendors sell a range of items, including vegetables, stationery, snacks, and toys The problem is not limited to the subway, as vendors have also encroached on the pavements outside the facility Pedestrians are forced to walk on the busy streets, exposing themselves to the risk of accidents. The vendors do not have any legal right to occupy public spaces, and their encroachment on the subways and pavements is illegal. Their presence has created congestion in the subways, making it difficult for pedestrians to use them. Moreover, the clutter created by the vendors has led to poor visibility, which increases the risk of accidents.

The perception of pedestrians towards the encroachment in the subways and pedestrian crossings would likely be negative Pedestrians are facing inconvenience due to the obstruction caused by the presence of vendors and their stalls, which restrict their movement and create congestion in the subways Most people are forced use the subway especially in Guindy because there no alternate way to cross busy the road , such as foot over bridge or pedestrian crossing is not available which increase the usage and congestion during peak hours Therefore most of the people can’t reach railway station at correct time

Aim : To study and propose an solution based on perception of pedestrian in subways between mass transit zones in Guindy

Objectives:

1. To study about psychology of pedestrians and various users using those subways in different period of time .

2. To study about encroachment of street vendors, hawkers and beggars occupied those pedestrian path and changed the character of subway

3. To propose an solution framework based those issued faced by those pedestrians by congestion and encroachment in Guindy subway

Research question : "What are the perceptions of pedestrians in subway , which becomes overcrowded during peak hours?“

Limitation : Days back to 1930s to present time there is lot of evolution of subways in chennai with modern technology to make it more covinient to various users But in most of the areas in Chennai these subways are not developed to meet present needs and congestion especially in Guindy subway which connects mass transit zones Guindy subway and pedestrian paths in nearby vicinity is chosen for study because people from bus stops , metro and railway station have no other to cross busy road rather than using the subway, so most of the time congestion is created because of over crowding and encroachment of street vendors.

Proposed methodology :

1. Detailed review of literature from newspaper articles , journals and public reports on these areas

2. Reviewing successful case studies which solves similar issues in India.

3. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of different user groups using those pedestrians.

4. Onsite interviews of commuters , hawkers , para transit drivers in near by vicinity to subway.

5. Propose an framework based on issues faced by public during peak hours