CYCLE NETWORK PLANNING FOR CHENNAI January 2014
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CONTENTS
1. Scope of work 2. Network area 3. Methodology 4. List of Streets Studied 5. Proposed Cycle Network 6. Alternate & Additional Routes for later implementation
1 SCOPE OF WORK
Stage 1 – Network Planning
Identify a cycling network in the Phase 1 cycle sharing coverage area, including North-South and East-West connections. Identify corridors for the following types of facilities: • Separated cycle tracks: physically separated cycle tracks • Shared streets: streets with traffic calming and other amenities to ensure safety and convenience for cyclists • Greenways • Network features to establish cycle priority on secondary streets: i.e. locations of partial closures to restrict through movement by motor vehicles, new links, etc. Since the Buckingham canal and other greenway corridors may not be available for redevelopment in the short term, the plan should identify alternate connectivity near these corridors. Deliverables: Network plan
Stage 2 - Design
Prepare conceptual designs for all types of streets identified in the network plan. This includes• Typical street sections and part plans for various ROW widths • Typical intersection designs Set of design guidelines to be observed during detailed design phase of cycle network streets. These will indicate• Placement of cycle tracks in relation to the other users of the street • Frequency and type of traffic calming elements to be used • Placement of lighting fixtures and other utilities Deliverables: Handbook with design guidelines including template drawings for street ROW for all types of streets identified in the network plan (CAD/ PDF) Note: The scope for stage 2 is only indicative and will be finalized after completion of stage 1.
2
The network area for the proposed cycle network for Chennai is designed to work hand-in-hand with the proposed phase 1 area of the cycle sharing scheme to be implemented in Chennai. As a result the primary purpose of the proposed network is to ensure that the cycle sharing stations are accessible via the routes on the network.
NETWORK AREA
Large sized station Medium sized station Small sized station
Map of proposed station locations for Phase 1 of the Chennai Cycle Sharing system and a 300 m catchment area around each station
3 METHODOLOGY
Each street in the network area for phase 1 of Chennai’s Cycle Network was reviewed through fieldwork to determine1) whether it should be included in the cycle network as a route; 2) to recommend the best fit infrastructure/ intervention for that street in order for it to function efficiently as part of the cycle network Every street was evaluated in the context of the network as a whole in the context of the cycle sharing scheme and also within its local context. Each street segment in the network area was evaluated based on these characteristics observed during fieldwork: • • • • • • • • •
Right of Way dimensions Frequency of curb cuts Number of lanes in the vehicular carriageway Lane widths Speed limits Land use Road classification- Bus Route Road, Arterial, Local, Residential etc. Vehicular volume (indicative only from fieldwork) Potential impact to other modes of installing a particular facility type
Infrastructure Toolkit
The following set of infrastructure/ interventions were identified and recommended for various streets within the network area-
HIERARCHY OF CYCLE PATHS
Types of Cycle Paths based on nature of intervention
Subcategories to be adopted based on local context
PHYSICALLY SEPARATE AND PROTECTED PATHS
Involves construction of cycling infrastructure
PROTECTED CYCLE PATH ON LEFT SIDE OF STREET
PROTECTED TWO WAY CYCLE PATH ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ROAD/ SERVICE ROAD
PATHS DELINEATED BY ROAD MARKINGS
Involves delineation using paint and supplemented by moveable barricades
PATHS WITH VISUAL CUES FOR CYCLE PRIORITY Involves providing visual cues through road markings, street signage and various traffic calming measures
PROTECTED CYCLE PATH RAISED FROM STREET LEVEL GREEN PAINTED CYCLE LANES PHYSICALLY SEPARATED CENTERMEDIAN CYCLE PATHS
DASHED GREEN PAINTED CYCLE LANES/ SHARED LANES
PRIORITY SHARED LANE
Types of cycle paths PHYSICALLY Protected cycle path SEPARATE on street AND PROTECTED PATHS
Protected cycle path raised from street level
Protected two way cycle path along one side of road/ service road
Physically Separated Center-Median cycle Paths
Exclusive cycle facility physically separated from motor vehicle lanes and sidewalks by fixed objects such as parked cars, curbing, bollards, a low wall, road islands or delineators (small road signs placed on the road that reflect in the dark). They are generally one-way and at least 2 metres in width. A 0.5 metre buffer is given where possible. Separate from the street, these paths are located between the road and the section of the sidewalk reserved for pedestrians, and indicated by marks or flooring of a different colour. A 0.5 metre buffer is given where possible. Exclusive two-way cycle facility physically separated from motor vehicle lanes and sidewalks by fixed objects such as parked cars, curbing, bollards, a low wall, road islands or delineators (small road signs placed on the road that reflect in the dark). They are generally 3 metres or more in width. Exclusive cycle facility located along the centre-line marking of the street. They are physically seperated from motor vehicle lanes by curbing, a low wall or delineators. They can work as one way or two way paths. A 0.5 metre buffer is given where possible.
Source- People for bikes
Source- Stalbertgazette.com
Source- http://wiki.coe.neu.edu/
Photo Credit- Vidhya Mohankumar
Source- People for bikes
Source- ebbc.org
Photo Credit- Vidhya Mohankumar
Source- Streetfilms.org
PATHS Green Cycle lanes DELINEATED BY ROAD MARKINGS
Enhanced green cycle lanes and other green road treatments are provided on the carriageway surface to guide cyclists, increase visibility, and alert motorists of cycle facilities. Those riding in a cycle lane should always be aware of driveaways, mixing zones, car doors and vehicles such as buses or paratransit that may temporarily occupy the lane. A 0.5 m buffer is given where possible. Source- NYC Bikemaps
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
Dashed green cycle lanes indicate areas where cars and cycles merge. Both those driving and riding a bike should go slow, watch out and share the road. Used in constrained corridors with speed limit is no more than 40 kmph.
Source- www.sfmta.com
PATHS WITH VISUAL CUES FOR CYCLE PRIORITY
Priority Shared Lane
Shared lane with additional visual cues to denote cycle priority and encourages motor vehicles to pass cycles by switching lanes.
Source- http://blog.grdodge.org/
Source- La Streets Blog
Types of interventions for intersections AT ALL JUNCTIONS
AT SIGNALIZED JUNCTIONS
Cycle Markings through Intersections
Bike boxes
Dashed lines and/or green paint alert motorists and cyclists to potential conflicts and indicate that turning vehicles should give precedence to cyclists going straight. Those riding bikes should follow them carefully across turning lanes or through mixing zones. Bike boxes provide a dedicated space between the crosswalk and stop line to wait during the red light at signalized intersections. Bike boxes allow cyclists to wait ahead of traffic to be more visible and aid in making turning movements.
Cycle Signal phasing
Cycle-specific signal heads use a cycle symbol lens at signalized intersections to indicate when cycles may travel through the intersection. Similar to a pedestrian walk signal, cycle signals can help minimize conflicts between cyclists and other modes of transportation.
Signal Timing and Progression
Along streets within the network, changes to signal timing should take into account clearance times for cyclists to safely cross an intersection. Signal progression should also consider cyclist speeds (typically 10-12 kmph).
Source- http://nacto.org/
Source- http://nacto.org/
Source- http://www.gcpvd.org/
Source- http://nacto.org/
Photo Credit- Kyle Gradinger
Photo Credit- Vidhya Mohankumar
Source- www.flickr.com
ALONG STREET Cycle Friendly SEGMENTS Traffic Calming
(refer note on guidelines for cycle friendly traffic calming)
Traffic calming measures should be designed to accommodate cyclists. Examples of traffic calming treatments include road humps, speed cushions, mini roundabouts, road markings etc.
Localized Spot Small scale improvements help to Source- www.velo-city.org Improvements eliminate hazards and obstacles for
cyclists• Non-skid steel plates for construction zones • Cycle friendly surface drainage grates • Stair rails to move cycles up and down stairs • Clearing up of debris • Improved lighting conditions
Wayfinding & Signage
Photo credit- Vidhya Mohankumar Source- wiki.coe.neu.edu
Source- www.copenhagenize.com
Source- wiki.coe.neu.edu
Wayfinding will help guide people to key destinations such as: • Primary routes • Transit stations • Key public buildings/ institutions • Parks and other public amenities • Other major destinations Signage is required to inform cyclists and other users about• The presence of cycling infrastructure on the street • Giving priority to cyclists where designated • Warn cyclists of impending danger
Source- www.flickr.com
Source- www.fredericton.ca/
Source- www.bu.edu
AT Cyclist ROUNDABOUTS Priority at a Roundabout Leg Crossing
At roundabout locations, cyclists get priority and the path is either raised from the carriageway or is marked conspicuously on the carriageway.
Source- wiki.coe.neu.edu
GUIDELINES FOR CYCLE FRIENDLY TRAFFIC CALMING AT INTERSECTIONS Road humps • Bicycle riders prefer a sinusoidal hump profile to a flat top. • It is important that there is a smooth transition from carriageway surface to ramp face on road humps. • Recommended maximum ramp gradient for the “on/off’ slopes is 1:15 • Recommended maximum gradient on the sides of the speed cushion is 1:8 or hump not constructed within 1.0m of the kerb. • Recommended height for road humps is 75mm • Surface and marking must not be slippery when dry or wet. • The recommended maximum spacing between road humps is 100m to keep the “between humps” vehicle speed below 25mph.
Source- Rob Marshall/DfT
Road Humps in plan
Pre-formed speed cushions • Speed cushions could be considered in place of full-width road humps. These are usually placed in rows of two or more units across the road and are generally more comfortable for cyclists to negotiate than fullwidth road humps since they can usually avoid riding over the cushions.
• Speed cushions have considerable advantages over road humps for buses. • Recommended maximum ramp gradient for the “on/off’ slopes is 1:8. • Recommended maximum gradient on the sides of the speed cushion is 1:5. The gap between kerb and cushion should be between 750mm and 1.2m wide. 1.2 m is preferred so that cyclists do not have to appreciably deviate from their path. • Recommended height for speed cushions is 75mm when constructed in-situ or 65mm on narrower cushions. • Recommended length is 2 -3m but this can be increased to 3.7m when the road is a mini-bus route. • Width of the speed cushion is generally between 1.8- 1.9m. On bus routes the width of the speed cushion will be reduced to 1.6- 1.7m. • Recommended maximum spacing between speed cushions is 60m to keep the “between humps” vehicle speed below 25mph.
Source- Sustrans Speed cushion in plan
Mini Roundabouts Appropriate for certain locations but normally used in conjunction with other traffic calming measures. In order to guide selection of recommendations, the following general guidelines were utilized: • Preference was given to exclusive cycle facilities where feasible. • Buffered or separated were preferred where space was available. • Exclusive facilities were seen as particularly important on high-value segments and were more likely to justify travel lane removal, parking removal, or reconstruction. • Cycle boulevards were only considered on quiet streets with no existing centerline and where traffic calming would have a significant impact on cycle accommodation. • Shared lane markings were considered on roadways where exclusive facilities and alternate routes were not feasible but where the roadway serves as a unique network connection. • Shared lane markings were not recommended for roadways with a speed limit of 40 Kmph or higher.
4 LIST OF STREETS STUDIED
Within the network area, a set of 127 streets were studied and information was recorded under the following heads• Street Name • Start point and End Point • Average ROW (approx.) • One-way or Two way • Bus route (Y or N) • Comments on Street Land Use (mostly recorded as ground floor uses) • Comments on ROW & Traffic • Type of cycle network intervention that is most appropriate on this street The following table shows all the recordings-
Indicates streets running North-South
Indicates streets running East-West
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way One-way Y Commercial; Residential; Hotels; Church
1
EVR Salai
Gengu Reddy road
Dr.Nair Road
2
EVR Salai
Dr.Nair Road
Langs garden road
Two-way
Y
Railway officers quarters; Andrews church; Hospital; Petrol pump; Government offices; residential
Metro construction and related traffic diversions
Protected cycle path on left side of street; need to accomodate same as part of street redesign post metro construction
3
EVR Salai
Langs garden road
Pallavan Salai
Two-way
Y
Metro construction and related traffic diversions
Protected cycle path on left side of street; need to accomodate same as part of street redesign post metro construction
4
General hospital rd
Pallavan Salai
Muthuswamy Rd
Two-way
Y
Central Railway station; Corporation of Chennai; Madras Medical College; Victoria public hall; Govt. Arts college; Hotels; restaurants; small commercial units General Hospital;Railway offices
5
Gengu Reddy road
EVR Salai
Spur tank road
One-way
Y
6
Gangu Reddy Street
EVR Salai
Egmore High road
Two-way
N
10m
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Metro construction and Protected cycle path on left side related traffic diversions of street; need to accomodate same as part of street redesign post metro construction
Continuous bus bays Physically Separated Centeralong the hospital edge; Median cycle Paths lot of bus traffic emanating from the Broadway bus depot Offices and institutional uses Subway; 1.8m wide Enforcement of cycle path in protected path existing in the existing 1.8m path; Signage subway; currently used by cycles and two-wheelers Small offices; small shops and Very less traffic; leads Spot improvements- Better a few houses up to a foot-over-bridge lighting; alternate/ short route across the rail tracks; used for people accessing Egmore mainly by pedestrians and High road from EVR Salai cyclists as a shortcut from EVR Salai
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
7
Spur tank road
Gengu Reddy road
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Chetpet signal One-way Y Offices; Institutional uses; eateries; Cooum river edge
8
Casa Major road
Spur tank road
Pantheon road
Two-way
N
Green Cycle lanes
9
Egmore High road
Spur tank road
Halls road
Two-way
N
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
10
Halls road
Casa Major road Dr. Nair road
Two-way
N
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
11
Dr.Nair Road
EVR Salai
Two-way
Y
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
12
Dr.Nair Road
Gandhi Irwin Rd Pantheon Road
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
13
Adithanar road
Pantheon road
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
14
Adithanar road
Pudhupet market South Kuvam Rd
Two-way
Y
Priority Shared Lane
15
Adithanar road
South Kuvam Rd Anna Salai
One-way
Y
16
Gandhi Irwin road
Dr. Nair road
Langs garden road
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
17
Pantheon road
Cooum
Dr. Nair road
Two-way
N
Protected cycle path raised from street level
18
Pantheon road
Dr. Nair road
Langs garden road
Two-way
Y
Protected cycle path raised from street level
19
Whannels road
Gandhi Irwin road Pantheon road
Two-way
N
Priority Shared Lane
20
Langs garden road
EVR Salai
Two-way
Y
21
Langs garden road
Gandhi Irwin road Pantheon road
Two-way
N
Gandhi irwin
Pudhupet market
Gandhi Irwin road
Commercial
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Free flowing traffic Protected cycle path on left throughout the day side of street
Large volume of traffic throughout the day
Bridge
Priority Shared Lane
Protected cycle path on left side of street Green Cycle lanes
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
22
Langs garden road
Pantheon road
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Adithanar road Two-way N
23
Montieth road
Pantheon road
Cooum
Two-way
N
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
24
Rukmani Lakshmipathi Dr. Nair road Rd
Ethiraj Salai
Two-way
N
Protected cycle path on left side of street
25
Ethiraj Salai
Pantheon road
Two-way
Y
Priority Shared Lane
26
South Kuvam Rd
Rukmani Lakshmipathi Rd
Rukmani Lakshmipathi Rd Adithanar road
Two-way
N
Priority Shared Lane
27
Binny road
Rukmani Anna Salai Lakshmipathi Rd
Two-way
Y
Protected cycle path on left side of street
28
Link road
Binny road
Dams road
Two-way
N
Priority Shared Lane
29
Dams road
Anna Salai
Adithanar road
One-way
Y
30
Wanners street
Adithanar road
Arunachala Street
Two-way
N
Priority Shared Lane
31
Wanners street
Arunachala StreetArunachala Street
Two-way
N
Priority Shared Lane
32
Arunachala Street
Wanners street
Two-way
Y
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
33
Arunachala Street
Swamy Naicken Chintadripet Street MRTS
Two-way
Y
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
34
Arunachala Street
Chintadripet MRTS
Two-way
Y
Park on one side and MRTS Broad ROW with very less Protected cycle path on left station on other side traffic side of street
Swamy Naicken Street
Anna Salai
Cooum on one side; offices
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road
Large volume of traffic throughout the day
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Wanners street Two-way N
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
35
Swamy Naicken Street Wanners street
36
Iyya street
EVR Salai
Arunachala Street
Two-way
N
37
North Fort road
Rajaji Salai
General Hospital road
Two-way
Y
Suburban rail line; Fort Broad ROW with complex; High court complex; moderate traffic Office buildings
38
Muthuswamy Rd
General Hospital Anna Salai road
Two-way
N
Suburban rail line; Fort Overbridge with Broad Physically Separated Centercomplex; High court complex; ROW with moderate traffic Median cycle Paths Office buildings; General hospital complex
39
Rajaji Salai
North Fort road
Victoria War memorial
Two-way
Y
Port on one side; Fort on the other
Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths
40
Flag staff Rd
Anna Salai
Victoria War memorial
Two-way
N
Fort on one side; Cooum on the other
Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths
41
Kamaraj Promenade
Walajah Road
Two-way
Y
42
Kamaraj Promenade
Victoria War memorial Walajah Road
Lighthouse
Two-way
Y
43
Swami Sivananda Salai Anna Salai
Kamaraj Promenade
Two-way
N
Protected two way cycle path along Cooum edge
44
Pallavan Salai
EVR Salai
Anna Salai
Two-way
N
Green Cycle lanes
45
Anna Salai
Swami Sivananda Walajah Road Salai
Two-way
Y
Cycle Boulevard; Spot improvements- Better lighting; alternate/ short route for people accessing Chintadripet from EVR Salai Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths
Green Cycle lanes Beach on one side; Govt./ Institutional buildings on other
Protected two way cycle path along service road
Metro construction and related traffic diversions
Protected cycle path on left side of street; need to accomodate same as part of street redesign post metro construction
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Two-way Y
46
Walajah Road
Anna Salai
Kamaraj Promenade
47
General Patters road
Anna Salai
Whites road
One-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
48
Pattulos road
Anna Salai
Whites road
One-way
N
Green Cycle lanes
49
Ellis road
Walajah Road
Bharathi Salai
Two-way
N
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
50
Triplicane High road
Walajah Road
Bharathi Salai
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
51
Triplicane High road
Bharathi Salai
Peters road
Two-way
N
Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes
52
Bells road
Walajah Road
Bharathi Salai
Two-way
Y
Protected cycle path raised from street level
53
Victoria hostel road
Walajah Road
Bharathi Salai
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
54
Chepauk Station Rd
Walajah Road
Bharathi Salai
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
55
CNK Road
Triplicane High road
Bells road
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Priority Shared Lane
56
Chella Pillayar Koil street
Bharathi Salai
Triplicane High 12.5m road
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Priority Shared Lane
57
Bharathi Salai
Anna Salai
General Patters road
One-way
Y
Protected cycle path raised from street level
9m
8m
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Protected cycle path on left side of street
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way General Patters Triplicane High Two-way Y road road
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Green Cycle lanes
58
Bharathi Salai
59
Bharathi Salai
Triplicane High road
Bells road
Two-way
Y
Priority Shared Lane
60
Bharathi Salai
Bells road
Kamaraj Promenade
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
61
JJ Khan road
Bharathi Salai
Peters road
Two-way
N
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
62
General Patters road
Bharathi Salai
Peters road
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
63
Venkatarangan Street Bharathi Salai
Besant road
Two-way
N
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
64
Peters road
Anna Salai
General Patters road
Two-way
Y
Protected cycle path raised from street level
65
Peters road
General Patters JJ Khan Rd road
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
66
Peters road
JJ Khan Rd
Triplicane High road
Two-way
Y
Priority Shared Lane
67
Besant road
Triplicane High road
Kamaraj Promenade
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
68
Conron smith Rd
Peters road
Lloyds road
12m
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Priority Shared Lane
69
Lloyds road
Anna Salai
Gowdiya mutt road
12-14m
Two-way
N
Green Cycle lanes
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Thiru vi ka High 18.5m Two-way N road
70
Lloyds road
Gowdiya mutt road
71
Gowdiya mutt road
Royapettah signalLloyds road
15m
One-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
72
Thiru vi ka High road
Royapettah signalLloyds road
12m
Two-way
Y
Protected cycle path raised from street level
73
Masilamani road
Lloyds road
Puram prakasa 12m Rd
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
74
Puram prakasa Rd
Masilamani road Venkatachalam street
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
75
Venkatachalam street Peters road
Two-way
N
76
Avvai Shanmugam Salai
Avvai Shanmugam Salai Thiru vi ka High VR Pillai street 13.5m road
Two-way
N
Alternate route; Priority Shared Lane Priority Shared Lane
77
Avvai Shanmugam Salai
VR Pillai street
Kamaraj Promenade
Two-way
N
Green Cycle lanes
78
Dr. Natesan Road
Peters road
RK Salai
Two-way
Y
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
79
VR Pillai street
Besant road
Avvai Shanmugam Salai
Two-way
N
80
R.K.Salai
Kasturi rangan rd TTK road
Two-way
Y
81
R.K.Salai
TTK road
Two-way
Y
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints Hotels; Music academy; Parking from commercial Physically Separated CenPrimarily commercial ter-Median cycle Paths Large Hotels; Primarily com- Parking from commercial Physically Separated Cenmercial; School; Offices ter-Median cycle Paths
Thiru vi ka High road
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Green Cycle lanes
S. Street Name no. 82
R.K.Salai
83
R.K.Salai
84
Santhome High road
85
Start point
Average One- Bus Comments on street Comments on ROW ROW way or route land use & Traffic (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Thiru vi ka High PV Koil Street Two-way Y Primarily commercial; Kalyani Parking from commercial road hospital; Citicentre mall; Petrol bunk; offices PV Koil Street Kamaraj PromTwo-way Y Queen Marys college; IG Moderate traffic enade office; Police headquarters; Police officers quarters Lighthouse
End Point
Green Cycle lanes
Foreshore Es- 12-14m tate Promenade road
Two-way
Foreshore Estate Prom- Lighthouse enade road
Greenways road
Two-way N (buses Adyar Creek on southern end, Slum housing on eastern Alternate route; Priority Shared access Foreshore Estate Bus depot, edge, Fish and vegetable Lane from slums along Marina, Beach on vendors on western edge Santhome eastern edge high road until depot only)
86
Karaneeswarar pagoda P.V.Koil street street
Santhome High Road
Two-way
N
St.Bedes cricket ground; residential
Ground abuts most if this Green Cycle lanes street; moderate traffic
87
Buckingham Canal roadP.V.Koil street
Nattu Subbrayan street
Two-way
N
Slum settlements along the entire length
No proper road/ kachcha Not possible to accommoroad date any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
88
P.V.Koil street
Buckingham Canal road
Two-way
N
Citi centre mall; commercial near the RK Salai junction; small commercial units
Street runs over the Canal Priority Shared Lane and under the MRTS line; Large volume of vehicular traffic generated by mall which has its vehicular entrance on this street
R.K.Salai
Y
Type of cycle network intervention that is most appropriate on this street Physically Separated Center-Median cycle Paths
Santhome Church; Institution- Large traffic volumes Green Cycle lanes al buildings; school; offices; especially during peak some residential hours; compound walls abound along institutional buildings
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
89
Bazaar road
Buckingham Canal road
Kutchery road
90
Kutchery road
Luz
Santhome High Road
91
Appu Mudali street
Kutchery road
Madha Chruch Road
92
Rosary Church street
Kutchery road
Muthu street
93
Sullivan Street
Rosary Church street
94
Madha Chruch Road
95
Mandaveli Street
96 97
Average One- Bus Comments on street Comments on ROW ROW way or route land use & Traffic (approx.) Two (Y or N) way Two-way N Busy Bazaar stretch with lots of roadside vendors and large volume of pedestrians Y
Type of cycle network intervention that is most appropriate on this street Priority Shared Lane
Green Cycle lanes
Two-way
N
Two-way
N
Santhome High 8.5m Road
Two-way
N
Office building;Santhome school; some residential
2nd Trust Main road
Santhome High 14.5m Road
Two-way
N
Bon Secours school; conLight traffic volume except Dashed green cycle lanes/ venience retail; residential; for school times; on-street shared lanes small-scale commercial units parking
R.K.Mutt road
2nd Trust Main 7-8m road
Two-way
N
Kalyana Mandapam and Very narrow with slow market near R.K.Mutt road speed traffic junction; Primarily residential; small-scale commercial units
St.Lazarus Church road 2nd Trust Main road
Santhome High 12.5m Road
Two-way
N
Mostly residential
2nd Trust Main road
South Canal Bank Road
Two-way
N
Mostly residential; Corporation Light traffic with sidewalk Alternate route; Cycle Boulepark and playground; some in some stretches vard small scale commercial units
Madha Chruch Road
7m
12m
Mostly residential; some small Very narrow with slow scale commercial units speed traffic; Significantly high traffic volume for street ROW Mostly residential Very narrow with slow speed traffic; compound wall edges of church and park
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
Compound walls along Alternate route; Cycle Bouleschool and office building; vard light traffic volume
Not possible to accommodate any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
Light traffic with sidewalk Alternate route; Cycle Boulein some stretches vard
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way 4.5-6.5m Two-way N Mostly residential
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Very narrow with slow Not possible to accommospeed traffic date any kind of safe cycling infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
98
Adam street
S.Mada street
Mandaveli Street
99
Norton Road
Mandaveli Street South Canal Bank Road
10.5-12.5m Two-way
N
St.Johns school; Primarily residential
Light traffic with sidewalk Alternate route; Cycle Boulein some stretches vard
100 R.K.Mutt road
Venkatakrishna Iyer Road
18m
One-way only between St.Marys road and Mandaveli
Y
Mylapore MRTS station; Mylapore tank; RK mutt; P.S. Senior Sec.school; Mandaveli market; Mandaveli bus terminus; primarily commercial
High traffic volumes; Dashed green cycle lanes/ parking along commercial shared lanes uses; sidewalk present in some stretches
101 VC Garden Street
Venkatesa Agra- St.Marys road haram road
9m
Two-way
N
Mostly residential; some small Slow moving traffic; scale commercial units shared street
102 St.Marys Road
Sringeri Mutt Road
R.K.Mutt road
15.5m
Two-way
103 Sringeri Mutt Road
Venkatakrishna Iyer Road
St.Marys road
104 Devanathan Street
Venkatakrishna Iyer Road
St.Marys road
Luz
12m
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
Y (Be- Cemetary, Residential, Primar- Traffic volume is highGreen Cycle lanes tween ily Commercial er between the stretch Devastarting from Devanathan nathan street and R.K.Mutt road Street and also owing to buses plying RK Mutt road) Two-way N Mandaveli MRTS station on Grade seperation near Green Cycle lanes west side, Residential and MRTS station entrance small offices/shops on east divides carriageway for side two-way traffic; Less traffic volume Two-way Y Mostly residential Existing sidewalk <1.5m Alternate route; Priority Shared wide Lane
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
105 Venkatakrishna Iyer Road
South Canal Bank Road
Sringeri Mutt Road
106 South Canal Bank Road
Greenways road Venkatakrishna 18.5m Iyer Road
Two-way
N
Adyar Creek on southern end, Sidewalk and railing along Protected two way cycle path Corporation play grounds, Creek edge, random park- along left side of road/ service Office buildings, School ing and garbage dumping road along Creek edge
107 Kasturi Rangan road
RK Salai
Murrays Gate road
Two-way
N
Mostly residential with some Has emerged as a short Alternate route; Green cycle lanes upscale retail; Russian cultural cut to avoid TTK road centre traffic and reach RK Salai; Lots of moving traffic through the day; Existing sidewalk on both sides for a majority of the street length
108 Murrays gate road
TTK Road
Kasturi Rangan 12.5m Road
Two-way
N
Hospital; Some small shops; Has emerged as a short Alternate route; Priority Shared Mostly residential cut to avoid TTK road Lane traffic and reach RK Salai; Lots of moving traffic through the day; Existing sidewalk on both sides for a majority of the street length
109 TTK Road
RK Salai
CP Ramasamy flyover
Two-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
Y
Green Cycle lanes
110 CP Ramasamy road 111 CIT Colony 1st main road
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way 18.5m Two-way Y Residential with some convenience retail
15m
R.A.Puram 2nd 17-24m main road RK Salai
Oliver road
12m
Two-way
N
Mostly residential; CIT Grounds; Small offices
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Parking near retail, Protected cycle path raised compound walls as from street level edges where residential, Sidewalk exists in some stretches in varying widths
Low traffic volume
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
S. Street Name no.
Start point
112 CIT Colony 1st Cross street
CIT Colony 1st main road
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way PS Sivaswamy 12m N Mostly residential; CIT road Grounds; Small offices
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street Low traffic volume Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
113 Oliver road
14m
One-way
Y
Vivekananda college; Residential
Free flowing traffic owing Protected cycle path raised to one way; existing from street level sidewalk
114 Luz Church road
12m
One-way
Y
Devaki hospital; Commercial; Moderate traffic generated Green Cycle lanes residential by hospital and commercial; existing sidewalk
115 PS Sivaswamy road
Roundabout
RK Salai
12m
Two-way
N
Residential; Commercial near Moderate traffic; mostly the RK Salai junction compound wall along edges of residential
Green Cycle lanes
116 PS Sivaswamy road
Oliver road
Roundabout
14m
One-way
Y
Green Cycle lanes
117 PS Sivaswamy road
Roundabout
Thiru vi ka High 20m road
One-way
Y
Vivekananda college on one Compound wall edge side; LIG housing on the other along the college lends itself to a cycle lane Commercial stretch Free flowing one way traffic
118 Thiru vi ka High road
RK Salai
Luz
One-way from PS Sivasamy Rd to Luz Two-way
Y
N
Two-way
119 D Silva- Bakthavatcha- CV Raman Rd lam road 120 CV Raman road CP Ramasamy road
Luz church rd
11m
121 Dr. Ranga road
CP Ramasamy road
Canal Bank road
12m
122 Warren road
Dr. Ranga road
St.Marys road
12m
D Silva- Bakthavatchalam road
Green Cycle lanes Green Cycle lanes
Mostly residential;
Low traffic volume
N
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard Mostly residential with some Varying ROW with a small Alternate route; Cycle Bouleoffices near the CP Ramastretch being constricted vard samy rd junction
Two-way
N
Mostly residential
Low traffic volume; tree lines road
Alternate route; Priority Shared Lane
Two-way
N
Mostly residential
Low traffic volume
Alternate route; Cycle Boulevard
S. Street Name no.
Start point
End Point
Average One- Bus Comments on street ROW way or route land use (approx.) Two (Y or N) way
Comments on ROW Type of cycle network & Traffic intervention that is most appropriate on this street
123 St. Marys road
CP Ramasamy road
Canal Bank road
15m
Two-way
N
Commercial; Corporation playgorund; church; school; residential
Moderate traffic
Green Cycle lanes
124 R.A.Puram 2nd main road
Canal Bank road C.P.Ramasamy 18m road
Two-way
Y
Mostly commercial uses; Kaliappa hospital
Moderate traffic
Protected cycle path raised from street level
125 Kalvi Varu street
Nattu Subbrayan Kutchery road street
Two-way
N
Buckingham canal and MRTS line running along one edge; Mostly residential on other side; Rear side of Vidya Mandir school and Citicentre mall
Low traffic volume; mostly Protected two way cycle path deserted after dark; ran- along left side of road/ service dom parking of abandoned road; spot improvement- clearvehicles along Canal edge ing of abandoned vehicles from canal edge and improved lighting
126 Canal Bank road
R.K.Mutt road
Dr.Ranga road
Two-way
N
Buckingham canal and MRTS line running along one edge; Mostly residential on other side
Low traffic volume; mostly Protected two way cycle path deserted after dark; ran- along left side of road/ service dom parking of abandoned road; spot improvement- clearvehicles along Canal edge ing of abandoned vehicles from canal edge and improved lighting
127 Canal Bank road
Dr.Ranga road
R.A.Puram 2nd main road
Two-way
N
Slum settlements
ROW narrows down Not possible to accommosignificantly and is mostly date any kind of safe cycling used by slum dwellers infrastructure owing to nature of traffic and ROW constraints
5 PROPOSED CYCLE NETWORK
This section shows the proposed cycle network for phase 1 of the cycle sharing network area through a map of Chennai. It also shows zoomed-in map views of all the neighbourhoods in the network area where the following have been illustrated• Type of cycle path that is most appropriate on this street • Type of intervention recommended at intersections • Opportunities that can be capitalized on for immediate realization of cycle tracks with minimum investment
Map of Chennai showing extents of Cycle network
Map of Chennai showing routes of Cycle network
Physically separate and protected paths Paths delineated by road markings Paths with visual cues for cycle priority
Map showing Cycle routes in Egmore
3 Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection
1
2
Bike boxes
5
Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Localized Spot Improvements Cyclist Priority at a Roundabout Leg Crossing
4
Types of Cycle Paths
6
Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level
7
Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
8
OPPORTUNITIES
1.8m
Towards Egmore High Road
1 Gengu Reddy Subway- Existing 1.8m protected path on both sides can be extended and reclaimed for cyclists and pedestrians.
2 Gangu Reddy Street- Existing foot-over-bridge with stair rails for cyclists across railway lines to reach EVR Periyar Salai can be emphasized as an NMT route.
Towards EVR Periyar Salai
2 Gangu Reddy Street- Existing foot-over-bridge with stair rails for cyclists across railway lines to reach EVR Periyar Salai can be emphasized as an NMT route.
3 Langs Garden Road Bridge- Currently not navigable. Potential to build a cantilevered deck for both cyclists and pedestrians.
OPPORTUNITIES
4 Langs Garden road- Linear park along the road can be modified to accommodate cycling and walking
4 Langs Garden Road- Path inside the park can be used for pedestrians and existing sidewalk (right) can be modified for cyclists
5
6
Pantheon road- Can provide a raised cycle track here alongside newly constructed sidewalk
Pantheon road- Can provide a raised cycle track here alongside newly constructed sidewalk
OPPORTUNITIES 7 Pantheon Road- Service lane below the Pantheon road flyover can be used to create protected raised cycle path.
8 Marshalls Road- Path inside the park can be used for pedestrians and existing sidewalk (left) can be modified for cyclists
Map showing Cycle routes in Chintadripet, Island grounds
1 2
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Localized Spot Improvements Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
3
OPPORTUNITIES 1 Iyya Street- Can be emphasized as an NMT route with some spot improvements like lighting and paving
3 Arunachala Street- Existing ROW can be redesigned to include space for cyclists and pedestrians.
2 Iyya street- Existing foot-over-bridge connecting Chintadripet and EVR Periyar Salai can be made cyclist friendly by adding stair rails
Map showing Cycle routes in Island grounds and Fort St.George
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Cyclist Priority at a Roundabout Leg Crossing Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
Map showing Cycle routes in Egmore, Anna Salai and Triplicane
Types of interventions for intersections
8
Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming
Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
6
5
4
7 3
2
1
OPPORTUNITIES
5m
Temporary structures eating into ROW
1 Peters road- Existing ROW can be reclaimed and redsigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
2 Peters road- Service lane on either sides of flyovers can be used to accommodate cycle tracks
Service lane width- 9m Service lane width- 9m
3 Peters road near Thiru-vi-ka high road junction- Service lane on either sides of flyovers can be used to accommodate cycle tracks
4 Peters road near Thiru-vi-ka high road junction- Service lane on either sides of flyovers can be used to accommodate cycle tracks
OPPORTUNITIES
ROW width 22m
Service lane width- 7m
5 Peters road near Monahan school- Existing ROW can be redsigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
6 Peters road near New College- Service lane on either sides of flyovers can be used to accommodate cycle tracks
Sidewalk & cycle lane
7 Westcott road- Existing ROW can be redsigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
8 General Patters road- One way street. Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
Map showing Cycle routes in Pudupet, Anna Salai, Chepauk and Triplicane
7
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming
6
Localized Spot Improvements Proposed small roundabout
5
10
Types of Cycle Paths
2
Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
11
8
1 9
3 4
OPPORTUNITIES
9m
1 Victoria Hostel road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Pycrofts road and Walajah Road
3 Chepauk Station road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Pycrofts road and Walajah Road
2 Chepauk Station road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Pycrofts road and Walajah Road
4 Chepauk Station road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Pycrofts road and Walajah Road
OPPORTUNITIES
5 Walajah Road- Existing compound wall edges of institutional buildings on this road can be used for uninterrupted cycle tracks
6 Walajah Road- Existing compound wall edges of institutional buildings on this road can be used for uninterrupted cycle tracks
Potential for waterfront NMT facility here
7 Swami Sivananda Salai- Potential for a waterfront sidewalk+cycle track along this street
OPPORTUNITIES
Sidewalk & cycle lane
Unused ROW
8 Bells Road- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
10 CNK Road- With improved cycle priority cues, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Bells road and Triplicane High road
9 Pycrofts Road- Existing ROW can be reclaimed and redesigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
11 Chella Pillayar Koil Street- With improved cycle priority cues, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Triplicane High road and Pycrofts Road
Map showing Cycle routes in Triplicane, Gopalapuram, RK Salai, Poes Garden and Mylapore
3 Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection
4
Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Cyclist Priority at a Roundabout Leg Crossing Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
2 1
OPPORTUNITIES 1 Oliver Road- One way street. Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
3 Thiru-vi-ka High road near Seethapati Hospital- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking & cycling infrastructure
2 P.S.Sivaswami Salai- One way street. Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking and cycling infrastructure
4 Lloyds Road near Thiru-vi-ka High road junction- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking & cycling infrastructure
Map showing Cycle routes in Triplicane, Royapettah, RK Salai and Mylapore
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
Map showing Cycle routes in Mylapore, RA Puram, Alwarpet and Mandaveli
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes
1
Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Localized Spot Improvements
3
Cyclist Priority at a Roundabout Leg Crossing Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street
4
Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
5 6
2
OPPORTUNITIES
Existing ramp can be used for NMT access
1 Tirumailai Station Road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Venkatesa Agraharam Street and Luz Junction
2 Tirumailai Station Road- With improved lighting, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Venkatesa Agraharam Street and Luz Junction
3 Canal Bank Road- With improved cycle priority cues, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting St.Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road and Luz Junction
34 V.C.Garden Street- With improved cycle priority cues, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting St.Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road and Venkatesa Agraharam Street
OPPORTUNITIES 5 Sringeri Mutt Road- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking & cycling infrastructure
6 Venkatakrishna Iyer Road- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking & cycling infrastructure
Map showing Cycle routes in Mylapore, Santhome and Mandaveli
Types of interventions for intersections Cycle Markings through Intersection Bike boxes Cycle Friendly Traffic Calming Localized Spot Improvements Proposed small roundabout
4
Types of Cycle Paths Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated CenterMedian cycle Paths
3 2
Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
1
OPPORTUNITIES
Potential for waterfront NMT facility here
Potential for waterfront NMT facility here
1
2
South Canal Bank Road- Potential for a waterfront sidewalk and cycle track along this street
South Canal Bank Road- Potential for a waterfront sidewalk and cycle track along this street
3
4
Lazarus Church road- With improved cycle priority cues, can be used as an alternate NMT route connecting Santhome High road and RK Mutt Road
RK Mutt Road near PS Senior Secondary school- Existing ROW can be redesigned to accommodate walking & cycling infrastructure
Map of Chennai showing alternate additional routes of and Cycle network routes for later implementation
Physically separate and protected paths Paths delineated by road markings Paths with visual cues for cycle priority
Map of Chennai showing sub-categories of cycle paths based on local context
Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated Center-Median cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
6 ALTERNATE & ADDITIONAL ROUTES FOR LATER IMPLEMENTATION
This section shows a sample of alternate and additional routes that could be taken up for later implementation under the following circumstances• • • • •
Removal of encroachments Pedestrianization of streets Implementation of one-way traffic flow Resettlement of slums Construction of new infrastructure
Map of Chennai showing alternate and additional routes for later implementation
Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road Physically Separated Center-Median cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
Map of Chennai showing alternate and additional routes for later implementation
Creation of a one-way look
Protected cycle path on left side of street Protected cycle path raised from street level Protected two way cycle path along left side of road/ service road
Pedestrianization of Mada streets
Physically Separated Center-Median cycle Paths Green Cycle lanes Dashed green cycle lanes/ shared lanes Priority Shared Lane
Removal of encroachments/ Resettlement of slums