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Written By ameysun - 11 November, 2008
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I have clicked a few snaps on Pune -Satara road between KK market signal and Big Bazzar on 11 Nov 2008 (9.00 - 9.30 AM). The entire stretch on both sides of the BRT is almost complete. Though I have taken snaps on the way to swargate the situation is more or less the same on either sides of cycle track. Instead of inaugarating the entire stretch of cycle track, cant it be opened to cyclist in a phased manner? Build - Open - Implement Strict Rules (Boir) model should be adapted for the cycle track.
Looking at the history and implementation of infrastructure by PMC, I think everyone is aware and there is no need to explain further.
Following is the real picture of the cycle track KK Market - Entry and exit to and from cycle track is a big question mark? Deccan Honda - Construction material for footpaths lying on cycle track. Usually after 10 am one can see 10-20 honda cars parked on the cycle track. Hemi Steel - Bricks lying on cycle track Saurabh Hotel - Cars and bikes parked on cycle track and footpath Walvekar Lawns - Construction material lying on cycle track Big Bazzar - PUC car and a cab parked on footpath The entire stretch on both sides is not well illuminated, so it is difficult to use it in the evening time. These are my observations and comments. Let me know if you need more information or how can I help you.
Regards,
--Amey Naware +91 98909 23380
COMMENTS
asj - 12 November, 2008 - 14:09
Flagship BRT, finally the cycle tracks are there and as you say if they are encroached up on then a lot of hue and cry needs to be made.
Will like to see the pictures.
Have you sent the images to Commissioner Pardeshi? If not do so, hopefully he will act.
ASJ
asj - 14 November, 2008 - 12:22
Amey,
Many thanks for sharing the pics with me. Praja will benefit from a snapshot of your collection, hope you don't mind me posting them. Other cities can gain from Pune's experience.
ASJ
Same here, like to see the pics
silkboard - 12 November, 2008 - 17:07
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Same here too, Wud like to see Pune's Cycle Tracks
Naveen - 12 November, 2008 - 17:13
s_yajaman - 14 November, 2008 - 13:27
So, BBMP never has any dearth of money to fund useless underpasses and flyovers, but seems to have no money for pavements or for pedestrian underpasses or bridges. Now I know you are no fan of pedestrian subways or foot overbridges, but I am willing to live with bread if I can't get cake.
Car owners are winners in the status game and are hence their time is more important than the losers' who go in BMTC or on cycles.
Are you surprised at the photographs given this attitude? Srivathsa
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