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A solution for eastbound OMR/ORR lanes
Written By Transmogrifier - 20 January, 2009
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The mess at Bennigannahalli is a 2 km microcosm of what haphazard (if any) planning can result in- apathy (and sometimes antipathy) to public transportation, lane indiscipline, poor forethought (narrow RUB; non-existent pedestrian infrastructure) and bad design (Cable-stayed bridge) to name a few. However IMO some solutions are not that far away.
Below is my visualization of SB's suggestion for a pedestrian subway combined with a "median bus-stop" (for Eastward bound lanes). 
pic courtesy: CKannan
It seems (from my rendering of the picture atleast) that there is adequate space for a 'median bus-stop' for buses intending to use the Cable-stayed bridge. For buses intending to go to Whitefield, a curbside bus bay can easily be added beyond the Cable-stayed bridge entry point. A simple footpath can integrate the two. Also added, lane specific signage, something other forum topics have discussed in the past. So here's what's involved:
- Lane remarking
- Additional overhead signs- maybe two more in addtion to the one I've added, one each on the Benniganahalli overpass and one on OMR just after the RUB.
- 2 policemen for about a month; One to shepherd buses in to their exclusive lane and another to prevent them from stopping at the base of the bridge.
- A new subway and some added footpaths (space for both of which exists). With the use of magic box(es) the subway should take just a couple of days (maybe one weekend).
Admittedly, this is just the tip of proverbial iceberg. What lies ahead is convincing the NHAI, SWR, BDA, BBMP and BMTC that they need to do something about the situation now. Together.
transmogrifier
PS: CK, thanks for the pics, finally gave me the chance to sketch out some of my thoughts.
COMMENTS
Alway hot topic is KR puram bridge traffic Jam
SRIKANTH - 15 April, 2011 - 06:39
Hi,
Check this idea to give some relief for free flow on either side flow .
From Banaswadi/Biyappanahalli towards ITPL/Marathalli
And from ITPL/Marathalli towards Banaswadi/Biyappanahalli.
Why there is traffic jam. 3 reasons -
1. Bus stop next to temple and 2 Bus stop next to railway station which parks on turning point. and 3, the right turn from opposite road to railway station and U turn towards tinfactory from railwaystation.
Solution-
1. No U turn or right turn below flyover. Let all go and take U turn below flyovers ringroad and the other u turn at just down the Tin factory. No police man required to man the right turn and crossings below the flyover. This makes traffic flow smooth on either side.
2. Mad drivers stops the Bus at turning point. There is small divider between pillar and auto stand. Atleast 2 or 3 buses can stop and pass through that. Let bus stop here if at all they want to pick passengers.
I have made the PDF but I don't know where to upload to this comment.
Thanks
Srikanth
idontspam - 15 April, 2011 - 07:16
I have made the PDF but I don't know where to upload to this comment.
Upload on scribd & paste the embed code in "plain text editor" with "full HTML" input format
Pilot Bus Priority System near B Narayanpura Flyover on ORR
sanchitnis - 25 November, 2013 - 08:25
HI,
B Narayanapura / whitefield road junction on ORR is a very good candidate to pilot Bus priority system.
Currently vehicles are stranded there for 15-20 minutes including buses. There is a service road which is mainly used by two wheelers. This can be converted to a dedicated bus lane starting immediately after the small road than goes inside B Narayanpura. Main traffic can be allowed to proceed from this junction only after all buses have left as per standard BPS convention.
Similar lane can be carved out on whitefield road as well.
As this will directly save 10-15 minutes of time during peak hours thereby allowing more trips per bus and more revenue for BMTC.
Sanjay
idontspam - 20 January, 2009 - 06:18
nijavaada - 20 January, 2009 - 09:37
TM,
Thats a nice illustration you've put up, but wonder if you thought about the implications on bus travellers by this new bus lane? Our buses have doors on their left side, and people will have to alight/board from the middle of the road!!
Its okay if you've already given this a holistic thought! But if you hadn't, you may want to re-think this idea :)
-Nijavaada
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