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Written By Arun - 5 November, 2008

Traffic Bangalore BBMP Analysis Basavanagudi Transportation Infrastructure Flyovers and underpasses Tagore Circle

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Thanks Praveen/Srinidhi/Vasant. Apparently some 80 odd trees have been marked for cutting (substantial increase from the previous numbers in 2007). Praveen – though that Gulmohar is not marked as of now, but eventually it will chopped as all the trees on GB Mn Road will obstruct the fast moving traffic from BP Wadia Road towards RK Ashram. I do not have a diagram, but as per the press release done on 01-May-07, this starts opposite Police Station and end in front of the Post Office; such a bad design as this would cut off Police Station Road from K R Road and bring all the traffic on to Market Road, which is purely residential.

I had a chat with Mr.Yellappa Reddy yesterday on this. I told him that this is sheer waste of money and would solve no problem as Netkallappa Circle and National College Junction which are only few hundred meters away will get clogged, thus shifting the chaos by only few hundred meters. Also told him that Gandhi Bazaar Mn Road will become a road only for vehicles and shopping will be eventually discouraged.

I did mention to him about the alternatives available to which he suggested that a presentation be made to the Committee. He has suggested that with the help of engineers we make a presentation to the committee. Accordingly the Committee would decide whether to give permission or not.

Now, I need help from members of the group, engineers especially to design the alternatives and present the same to the Committee. Request help from members of the Group. I do remember a plan was posted on Koramangala main road. May be on similar lines! We could certainly meet during this week or towards weekend to take things forward. Please call me at 99026 40404.

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Tagore Circle : Alternative to an underpass

Srivatsava - 7 November, 2008 - 03:41

I was looking to improve upon the ‘rough’ solution proposed by Vasanth. Initially I did believe that the solution was in having about 2 magic box underpasses including one at Tagore circle, as proposed by Vasanth.

Even as was working on the solution and presentation of the solution on a map, I started to analyse the pedestrian requirements of the area. One thing to be observed is that, on all the four sides of MNK park, the roads have wide footpaths on both sides. It is extremely important to leave the footpaths unaltered because of the demographics of the pedestrians in the area, which are

· MNK park attracts a large number of elderly people who come there for their dose of morning/evening walk.

· Part of the park area is occupied by two government schools, and most of the students of the students of these schools come by public busses alighting at the Taxi Stand bus stop.

· There are atleast three other private schools around the periphery of the MNK park.

All these mean that the footpaths should remain untouched, or be improved upon. More on this later in the post.

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do-it-yourself - 5 November, 2008 - 14:53

Completely agree with asj. Please post more info or let us meet.

I would hate to see the road on which my grandfather, who along with 'Masti' took leisurely walks and quipped that the 'chattri' was not for protection from the sun or rain but crow droppings, not be there for my son to experience and enjoy.

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Happy to help

asj - 5 November, 2008 - 13:48

I am happy to pitch in my two pennies worth, but given that I do not have first hand knowledge of the current layout, a basic map and some pics along with what they intend to do will help. More importantly someone ought to make a written representation asking for a pause in these destructive unhelpful plans immediately. Otherwise while we brainstorm, they will mow down all remaining few natural assets of the city. ASJ

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Killing Basavanagudi the concrete way

namma_nadu - 5 November, 2008 - 13:49

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Tagore Circle Flyover

Naveen - 5 November, 2008 - 13:03

Arun,

I have sent you an email. Please revert details, thanks.

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Written By Arun - 5 November, 2008

Traffic Bangalore BBMP Analysis Basavanagudi Transportation Infrastructure Flyovers and underpasses Tagore Circle

[Promoted from a comment on "... End of Gandhi Bazaar?"]

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Tagore Circle : Alternative to an underpass

Srivatsava - 7 November, 2008 - 03:41

· MNK park attracts a large number of elderly people who come there for their dose of morning/evening walk.

· Part of the park area is occupied by two government schools, and most of the students of the students of these schools come by public busses alighting at the Taxi Stand bus stop.

· There are atleast three other private schools around the periphery of the MNK park.

All these mean that the footpaths should remain untouched, or be improved upon. More on this later in the post.

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more info

do-it-yourself - 5 November, 2008 - 14:53

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Happy to help

asj - 5 November, 2008 - 13:48

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Killing Basavanagudi the concrete way

namma_nadu - 5 November, 2008 - 13:49

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Tagore Circle Flyover

Naveen - 5 November, 2008 - 13:03

Arun,

I have sent you an email. Please revert details, thanks.

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