cycle day open streets proposal.pdf

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Cycle Day Open StreetProposal & Plan


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What is it?

Open streets or Cyclovia is

the closing of city streets toautomobiles for the

enjoyment of cyclists andpublic alike


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Who does it?

! Originated in Colombia! Conducted in 11 countries & 45 cities across the

globe

! 24 car dominated US cities conduct Cyclovia! Thickly populated cities in South & Central America

have the most such events


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Why should we do it?

! Bangalore has arguably the largest cycling populationthan any other city in the country

! The first cycle day has demonstrated cycling communityis interested in transformation to enable them to use Nonmotorized transport

! Bangalore can set an example for the rest of the countryin promoting health & happiness among its citizens

! Provides an opportunity for the Govt to try out trafficmanagement schemes before deciding to makepermanent changes


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When should we do it?

On Cycle Day

7AM to 11AM

Every Last Sunday ofthe month


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How should we do it?

! Pick arterial roads which are broad enough to allowmotorized traffic on 25% to 50% of full ROW capacity

! Barricading wide roads will show both motorists & nonmotorists that they can coexist on the same space & howit is safe for the non motorist to be in the same space withbarricades

! Pick a long enough stretch (>5kms) for people to be ableto reasonably cycle, run, walk, skate, eat, shop and doother activities

! Extend this activity segment to longer & longer distancesas can reasonably be done within the scheduled time tocover all ends of Bangalore


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Where should we do it?


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Route Features

! 6.3 kms of Broad roads can accommodate both Motorized & non-motorized traffic

! Connects a vibrant Cycling community in Jayanagar with anestablished biking infrastructure to the city center

! MG road has the boulevard which can host cultural activities andhas the shops which will benefit from this

! Connects the 2 major parks, cubbon park & Lalbagh so morningactivities can be done on non motorized mode by the people

! Close to Major TTMC/bus stands! Extensible towards North along Bellary rd, East along Ulsoor

lake-OMR, South East along Hosur road for future events


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Requirements

Coordination

BTP: 20 stationary Traffic wardens toman 17+ intersections along the route

DULT: 10 cycle borne volunteers tomonitor activities along the entiresegment

Civic groups: Different groups toconduct Biking, Running, Walking &Cultural events

Business: Eating & Shoppingdiscounts along the route for nonmotorized citizens

Volunteers: Place barriers along theroute before start, steward peopleduring event time & pick up barriers/signs after close time

Investments

Reusable Cones & traffic barriers todivide the entire 6.3 km stretch

Around 30 Reusable Traffic routingsignboards to guide motorists inchoosing the right lane

Reusable Banners & signs indicatingdifferent activities along the route

Recognizable reusable Cycle DayVolunteer reflective jackets/uniforms

Traffic advisory communication byBTPAdvertisements & media outreach

programs


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The world as we havecreated it is a process

of our thinking.It cannot be changed

without changing ourthinking.

Albert Einstein

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