To keep away from repeating the errors of the earlier phases of the metro, the Pune Municipal Company (PMC) has began preliminary research and site visitors simulation modelling at key junctions on the proposed metro routes particularly Nal Cease to Manik Baug, Khadakwasla to Kharadi, Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor, and Hadapsar to Saswad railway station. The proposed routes fall beneath the jurisdiction of each the PMC and Pune Metropolitan Area Improvement Authority (PMRDA).
This initiative marks a serious step in direction of constructing a safer, smarter and extra environment friendly city transport community for Pune’s quickly rising inhabitants. (HT PHOTO)
The research embody web site mapping, site visitors knowledge assortment, peak hour evaluation, accident audits, session with authorities, and creation of a simulation mannequin utilizing GIS and drone imagery, and analysis of infrastructure for each autos and pedestrians. The research additionally covers sign system opinions, congestion administration methods, and growth of land acquisition plans for future flyovers/grade separators.
The ultimate report will embody detailed findings, proposed redesign, security enhancements, cost-benefit analyses, and coordination plans with the PMC, Maha-Metro, and different key stakeholders. This initiative marks a serious step in direction of constructing a safer, smarter and extra environment friendly city transport community for Pune’s quickly rising inhabitants.
Nonetheless, as route designs are being finalised, points equivalent to metro alignment creating bottlenecks on growth plan (DP) roads, slim roads and intersections; and flyovers and subways deliberate by the PMC clashing with the location of metro pillars are rising which may result in challenge delays or redesign. Therefore, consultants are being appointed to conduct detailed assessments of crucial junctions on the proposed metro routes.
Yuvraj Deshmukh, chief superintendent engineer of the PMC challenge division, mentioned, “The PMC will hire an independent consultant. This consultant will study how the proposed metro routes will affect roads, traffic junctions, and the overall traffic system before approving any plans.”
In earlier phases of the metro, many issues have been seen solely after building started and this prompted delays and inconvenience to the general public. Many issues have been attributable to poor coordination between the PMC and Maha-Metro. As an example, on the Swargate to Pimpri-Chinchwad and Vanaz to Ramwadi metro routes, site visitors is getting affected at some locations. Whereas at Khadki railway station, metro pillars have been constructed diagonally in the course of the highway and are blocking site visitors. Equally, PMRDA metro station at Shimla Workplace Chowk can be constructed proper on the centre of the highway which is creating site visitors issues. In Yerawada, the doorway to the metro station has come immediately onto the highway, including to the site visitors issues. On Sinhagad Street, some metro pillars are coming in the way in which of the proposed flyover.
Deshmukh mentioned that to keep away from such points in future, “A detailed study will be carried out in advance. The study will check all roads, junctions, and nearby infrastructure along the planned metro routes. This will help ensure smooth work and better coordination between different government agencies.”
Presently, Pune’s public transport system is dominated by buses, {a partially} operational Bus Fast Transit System (BRTS), and section 1 of the Pune Metro which incorporates metro line 1 from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Company (PCMC) to Swargate and metro line 2 from Vanaz to Ramwadi. In the meantime, work on metro line 3 (Civil Courtroom to Hinjewadi) can be progressing with line 3 anticipated to be operational by the tip of 2025. This hall is being developed beneath a public-private partnership (PPP) mannequin by the PMRDA. To offer long-term reduction from congestion, the PMC can be exploring flyover-integrated metro methods—combining elevated roads and metro traces right into a single hall. This built-in design goals to optimise area utilization, scale back building prices, and provide a sustainable and environment friendly answer for high-density areas.