Strategic Plan for Urban Transport System (Rajkot) - 2nd Semester Portfolio

PORTFOLIO

A Walk through the

Core City of Rajkot

Sujit Vishal G | PG 191012

Master of Urban Transport System

Preface

Acknowledgement

A city can be termed as layers of functional, psychological and agglomerative patterns which overlap to and function. This city can be observed through many perspectives. Every region of the city differs from one another and functions in a different way. This leads to a very vibrant fabric of which cities are made up of. Rajkot is a city located in the state of Gujarat, India. Rajkot is a city which has a potential of development due to the cities location and industrialisation happening in city. The city acts as an economic hub and provides the job opportunities, due to this people migrate into the city for work. The “Strategic Transport Planning”, MUP Studio 2020 focus on preparing a strategic plan of Rajkot for 2040. The study involves the future people migrating into the city, the demand created due to the population intake of the city in future, to analyse the travel pattern of the city and the pattern of development of the city in the future.

The primary objective of the studio is to prepare a Strategic plan of Rajkot in consideration of the city growth in the future with the current scenario and the pattern of development.

I would sincerely like to thank our studio guide, Dr. Shalini Sinha and Dr. Nitika Bhakuni, and our academic associate, Mr. Aditya Purohit for guiding and assisting me throughout the studio, for their critical inputs and comments which have led to my learning in the studio.

I would like to express my gratitude towards my family and friends for always supporting and assisting me. Lastly, I would thank my fellow batch-mates, for their support and faith.

Disclaimer The information presented in this portfolio has been studied and collected by the author as a part of the “Strategic Transportation Plan” studio, Faculty of Planning, CEPT University.

Any omissions and errors are deeply regretted.

Content

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Topics

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About The Studio

Need for the Study Institutional Framework Objective Methodology

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About Rajkot

Administrative Boundaries Growth Trend and Projections of Rajkot

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Economy and the Issues

Economic Influence of Population Work Force Participation Issue Identification

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Vison, Conceptual Proposal and Strategy

Vision of the Strategic Plan Conceptual Proposal Strategy for the mobility Plan

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Core City Scenario

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Core City Proposal

Land Use Built Vs Open Parking Scenario One-way System Pedestrianizing the Market Road and Providing 2-wheeler Parking One-way Proposal in Market Region

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Design Proposal

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Conclusion

Design Proposal to stagger the movement of traffic flow in Markets and to promote Pedestrian movement

1. About the Studio Strategic Transportation Plan

Objective

The objective of the studio is to understand the process of preparing a Strategic Transportation plan for which the city of Rajkot. The existing situation is analysis and the proposal of a long term vision for the city to improve transportation system.

First phase started with studying in detail about various acts and case studies on different Indian and international cities to understand various interventions in the field of transportation and the agencies involved in planning and implementation process.

Second phase followed by detailed study on land use, socio-economic aspects demography, connectivity, transportation and its different modes with both primary and secondary data collection.

For primary data, various surveys like Land Use survey, household, economy, road inventory, junction analysis, GIS Mapping and PT and IPT survey were done and for secondary data information from the institutional bodies of the city.

Based on this, the vision strategies goals were framed to upgrade the transportation system of the city with respect to people’s choices and proposal were done to support the same.

Analysis the existing transportation characters of city and prepare the long-term vision for Rajkot.

From the base year 2040 situation analysis of primary and secondary data , propose a strategy for horizon year for the city to arrive at he most desirable set of transport proposals.

Methodology

Need for the Study To provide an understanding of strategic transportation plan and the stepby-step approach in learning the overall process.

Therefore, Rajkot being our study area, we need to collect the data with respect to landuse, transport and other socio – economic characteristics. Based on the existing situation analysis, we get to know how to develop a long term vision for the city and hence propose alternative development strategies and appraise them to arrive at the most optimal set of landuse transport proposals for the city.

Institutional Framework Survey Conducted

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2. About Rajkot Location of Rajkot Rajkot is the 4th largest city in Gujarat and largest city in Saurashtra, which is known for the fast-growing economy and industries. Rajkot District has 14 Talukas of which 6 are urban talukas namely Rajkot, Jasdan, Gondal, Jetpur, Dhoraji and Upleta. Because of the central location it is well connected to the major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat. It is divided into 3 area such as RMC area which is of 104 km2,RUDA area of 686 km2 and the village area of 565 km2

Administrative Boundaries

1st 4th 28th

Any city needs the help of government body to take care of infrastructure development, commercial projects, residential schemes, and amenities, rehabilitation of slums, preparation and implementation of master plans, eco-friendly schemes and transport systems.

The administrative entities Rajkot is divided into two district areas: 1. Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) 2. Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA)

Largest City in Saurashtra Largest City in Gujarat

Administrative Boundaries RMC Villages

Urban Agglomeration in India

World’s Fastest Growing nd Cities and Urban Area for 2006-2020

22

RUDA (RMC+ Villages)

Area (Sq. km) 124 565

Popu l at i on (census,2011) 1286678 248117

689

1534795 RMC Boundary

Rajkot Scenario and Projections

Growth Rate and Trend

No of Wards in RMC

No of Villages

People Per Hector

HouseHold Size

Population Growth Rate

4.27

3.4%(Per Year)

Growth Rate due to Migrant Population

24

51

Projected Population of 2040

39.55 Lakhs

Village Boundary

123 (2011)

2.11 (Per Year)

Projected PPH in 2040

225

*Source: Census,2011

*Source: RMC

“Growth Rate of Rajkot is 3.4% per year with 2.11% of increase happening because of migrant population. If this trend continuous the population of Rajkot will be 39 Lakhs by 2040”

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3. Economy and The Issues Economic Influence of Population

Export of Manufactured Goods

Workforce Participation

It is expected to become more and the estimated Workforce participation of Rajkot is 42.1% by 2040 against the current 38.1% of workforce participation.

Since Rajkot is a high industrial zone and still there is more industrialisation expected to happen in future, there is increase in job opportunities in the city.

Industrial Nodes Manufacturing Products Industrial Sectors

Aji GIDC, Shapar ,Metoda, BhaktiNagar, Kuvadva

Automobile Parts

5%

Diesel Engine Parts

36%

Primary Sector Secondary Sector

Issue Identification

Agriculture products and automobile products manufactured products in Rajkot is also exported to foreign countries by ships. Ships are the most common means of Export to Foreign Countries.

The manufactured products are sent to Kandla port which is west to Rajkot at a distance of 200kms.

Year

Population

Jobs

2001 2011

10,78,839 14,62,798

3,63,046 5,23,211

2020 2040

20,44,542 39,54,652

8,75,855 15,74,523

Workforce Participation (%) 33.65 35.77 38.1 42.1

Forging

51%

Tertiary Sector

Backward and Forward linkages with Morbi and Wankaner (Ceramic industries) Gondal and Dhoraji (Groundnut il and Edible oils) near Rajkot and international links with majority of the countries

“The major growth potential of the Rajkot will be in the tertiary sector which acts as a support for the secondary sector �

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4. Vision, Conceptual Proposal and Strategy Vision

SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT with SAFE ENVIRONMENT which is WALKABLE and ACCESSIBLE (SUT- SEWA) Safe

Providing NMT Infrastructure Junction improvement Signages

Environment

Safe

Environment

Accessible

Better infrastructure for PT / IPT Last mile connectivity Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

Promoting Sustainable transport Reducing overall carbon footprints / emissions Social Inclusion

Walkable

Accessible

Walkable

Promoting Walking & Cycling Creating awareness Creating platform for user feedback

Conceptual Proposal 1. Balancing East and West

Strategy Road Network 1

Improvement of the existing road network and better connection for future development

Public Transport 2

To improve the existing scenario of PT and Promote Transit Oriented Development TOD

Intermediate Public Transport 3

The intermediate Public Transport must act as a feeder to the Public Transport and reduce the emission of pollution gas

Non Motorized Transport And Pedestrianizing 4 To improvement NMT in the city , standard infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists Should provide with integration of other transport like PT and IPT

Residential Zone is proposed in the eastern side and along the ring road

2. Industrial Zone

Kuvaduwa is expected to grow rapidly as an industrial node along side with Methoda and Shapar

3. Connecting an Industrial Node

Kuvaduwa is expected to grow rapidly as an industrial node along side with Methoda and Shapar

4. TOD in the newly Developing Zone

To maximise the amount of residence, business and leisure space within walking space TOD is proposed in the ring road

Traffic Management 5

The conflicting points in the major junction are identified and proposals are made for junction improvements

Improving Parking 6

Proving parking facilities to reduce the encroachment and bottle neck on roads

Reducing Accidents

Identifying the accident zones and proposing to reduce the accidents caused on road, for a safer environment

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5. Core City Scenario Built Vs Open

Core City Top 20 Trips Desired Line

46%Commercial 23%Residential 12%Instituitional 12%Mixed Use 6% Industry

84% Builtup 16% Open

The Core city is a major Attraction Centre because of the market areas, hospitals and Bus terminal in the region

Commercial Zone 46% of the built-up area is Commercial Built-up Encroachment in the Core city 50% of the Core City is encroached by Parking and

Trip Pattern and Mode Share in the Inner City Mode Mode Share of Rajkot 2- Wheeler 45% Walk 23%

Mode Mode Share of Rajkot 2- Wheeler 53% Walk 14%

4-Wheeler Auto

4-Wheeler Auto

11% 11%

11% 7%

Hawking. 33% of which is hapenning due to Parking and 27% is hapenning due to Hawking and Parking combined

Mode Sahre of Rajkot

Discontinious Footpaths

Average Vehicular Speed in Core City

There are many places in the inner city without footpath, which includes the market region

Mode Sahre of Rajkot of people travelling from outer Taz to the core city

Trip Purpose Work Education

Share 66% 21%

Trip Purpose of people travelling into the core city *Household Survey, 2020

12- 15 kmph is the average speed in the inner city during peak hours of the day. The speed in the market region is still falling below 10 kmph

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5. Core City Scenario Inconsistency in Right of Way The Right of way in the core of the city is very inconsistent especially near the market region where the bottle neck caused due to inconsistency in the carriage width.

These inconsistency in ROW also causes inconsistency in the flow of vehicle in the roads. Para Bazar and Lakhajiraj road the ROW is 13 metre which bottle necks to 6 metre in the end. The 13-metre stretch is 250m long in both the roads and 6 metre stretches to 200 metres. In the Soni Bazar Road the Row is 6 m in the south which bottle necks to 4 m in the north. These inconsistencies in the ROW causes congestion in the roads because of the bottle neck formation in the road

Para Bazar

Soni Bazar

Lakhajiraj Road

Existing One-Way In Core City

Existing Parking In Core City

The market regions in the core city Soni Bazar, Para Bazar and Lakhajiraj Road is one-way restricted. The above Picture shows a scenario of Lakhajiraj road where people are commuting in two ways on a one-way restricted Zone. This is a crucial factor because people are commuting in a no entry side of the road which causing congestion.

Existing one-way in core city

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Parking space is very important in a city level, especially in a core city where commercial activities happen. In the inner city there are 5 parking locations. Even though there are five parking locations around the inner city.

The carriage way is used as a parking place in the markets, where we can see 2-wheeler encroachments in the roads.

Existing Parking location in core city

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6. Core City Proposal Pedestrianizing the Market Road and Providing 2-wheeler Parking

One-Way Proposal in the Market

Pedestrianizing the Streets Entry Restrictions On Street Parking for 2-Wheelers One-way Route One-way Direction

Pedestrianizing

On Street Parking For 2 Wheelers And Dedicated Hawking Spaces

Pedestrianizing the inner core city (Soni Bazar, Para Bazar and Lakhajiraj Road) with 3 meter wide Footpath

2 wheelers are allowed to Pay and Use park in dedicated parking slots for parking in the inner city. Hawkers are also given dedicated space.

Entry Restrictions

Paid Parking For 4 Wheelers

The Market routes is permitted for 2-wheelers and pedestrians from 9am to 9pm. Other Modes are not permitted into the markets Chota Hati is allowed in the early hours of the day between 4am to 8 am for bringing in goods supplies

4 wheelers allowed to park in the parking spaces provided in the inner city area. There are total of 5 parking spaces which is dedicated for 4 wheelers alone. People commuting by car to the inner city can park their vehicles in the 4 wheeler parking zones.

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One-Way Restriction Timings: 4am to 7am Parking Trikon Bhaug Jubliee Vegetable Market Dhebar Chowk Akhabhagat Chowk Pay Park Car Parking Total

Area (m2) No of 4 wheelers the parking can accommodate 225 25 550 55 491 424 450 2190

50 45 50 230

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7. Design Proposal Existing Scenario of Para Bazar and Lakhajiraj Road

Existing Scenario of Soni Bazar

Proposed Sections of The Inconsistent ROW in the Market Section A-A’

Section B-B’

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Section C-C’

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Dedicated 2 wheeler Parking spaces with a capacity of 1000 vehicles, for both the 13m stretch combined

Dedicated Space for Hawkers, along with seating area, for the people to use it for recreation space

Zoning System Tabletop pedestrian crossing provided to make the stretch pedestrian friendly and to reduce induced demand of vehicles.

Pedestrian crossings are provided every 200 m

For Comfort, Continuity and Safety of the pedestrian, three main Criteria Zone are followed Dead Width, Pedestrian Zone and Furniture Zone. Each of these Zones plays an important role in efficient functioning of a footpath. The parking and Hawking spaces are provided in the Furniture Zone so that they are of no hinderance to the pedestrian movement or the vehicular movement. Trees are provided with seaters, so that people can use the space for gathering around the space. The Pedestrian width is of 3m which has a dead width of 0.5 metres and 2.5 meteres as Pedestrian Zone.

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Conclusion

The core city in Rajkot is found to be congested during peak hours of the day. Core city is a major attraction due to the market, Central Bus stand and the institutional hubs in the region. The main issues in the core city is the congestion happening because of the higher number of people commuting into the core city for work and educational purpose. The other factors that result in congestion are the encroachment in the streets by pedestrian, hawking due to lacking of proper pedestrian infrastructure in the city.

So, the Proposal was made in the market region of the core city to counter the congestion caused and improve the pedestrian facility in the location.

Pedestrianization provides better accessibility, beautifying the extent of purchasing and other commercial enterprise activity in the region. Since the market place is proposed into 2-wheeler only Zone, the traffic congestion in the marker will decrease because of reducing the induced demand for Auto’s and 4 wheelers. Dedicated On-street space for 2-wheeler parking is also available in the location thereby allowing the free flow of 2-wheelers in the carriageway without causing disturbance in the traffic flow. The pedestrian Zone is also wide as 2 meters with helps free movement of pedestrian in the market. The market should be completely pedestrian friendly to make the region more accessible.

So, the carriage way is proposed to be cobblestone material, which reduces the effective speed of the vehicles. In addition to this tabletop pedestrian is also provided in the market region to help the pedestrian have a hazle free crossing and further reduce the speed of the 2-wheelers in the market. Goods are one of the important provisions needed for the market as they need daily supplies required for the market. So, the goods and carriage vehicles are allowed to enter the city in the early hours of the day between 4am to 7 am to unload the goods in the market. The goods carriage vehicles must be following one-way directions which is being proposed during the early hours of the day to avoid overlaps in the route due to limitation in carriageway width.

The proposal requires dismantelling the existing footpath and relaying a new footpath with PCC Bed, Laying new Kerb and Laying new Paver Block. The entire carriageway in the streatch must be replaces with Cobblestone matterial to reduce the effective speed of vehicle. The estimate cost for the proposal is ₹ 5.1 Crores.

Dismantling existing Footpath PCC Bed Laying new Kerb Stone Laying new paver blocks Installation of cobblestone for carriageway Total

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Units Cost/ Quantity Unit (₹) 1000 m2 30

m3 m m2 m2

Total Estimatte (₹) 30,000

3500

10800

3,78,00,000

470

3200

15,04,000

4630

10800

46,44,000

1500

4500

67,50,000

5,07,10,000

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Sujit Vishal G | PG 191012

Master of Urban Transport System