[sustran] Chennai Corporation’s new policy aims at zero pedestrian fatalities

Vinay Baindur yanivbin at gmail.com
Wed Oct 1 15:54:32 JST 2014


http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-corporations-new-policy-aims-at-zero-pedestrian-fatalities/article6462694.ece



Chennai Corporation’s new policy aims at zero pedestrian fatalities
ALOYSIUS XAVIER LOPEZ

The Chennai Corporation Council on Tuesday approved a non-motorised
transport (NMT) policy to promote walking, cycling, cycle rickshaws,
pushcarts and other forms of mobility powered by humans.

The civic body has set a target of increasing the mode share for
pedestrians and cyclists to at least 40 per cent by 2018. It will also
implement policy decisions towards a reduction in the number of pedestrian
and cyclist fatalities to zero per annum.

The public transport mode share is expected to be 60 per cent of motorised
trips by 2018. While at least 80 per cent of streets will have footpaths in
five years, at least 80 per cent of those with a right-of-way of over 30
metre will have an unobstructed, segregated, continuous cycle track of
two-metre width, the draft policy stated.

The Corporation will also take initiatives to promote cycling and walking
by creating a safe network of footpaths, cycle tracks, greenways and other
facilities. Streets will be designed in accordance with the best in
pedestrian-oriented, multi-modal designs, and will incorporate appropriate
environmental planning and water management techniques.

The measures are expected to improve access and mobility, and promote
social and economic empowerment through the provision of low-cost mobility
and NMT facilities that are safe for women.

“Participation of residents, businesses and other stakeholders in the
preparation of designs and standards will foster a sense of ownership of
these NMT spaces,” said an official.

The Corporation will measure the effectiveness of the policy, using
indicators such as mode share for pedestrians and cyclists, incidence of
traffic crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists, footpath coverage,
cycle track coverage, public transport mode share and private motor vehicle
kilometres travelled. “The Corporation will ensure that at least 60 per
cent of its existing transport budget is allocated to NMT infrastructure,”
said an official.


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