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Cycle Day Open StreetProposal & Plan
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What is it?
Open streets or Cyclovia is
the closing of city streets toautomobiles for the
enjoyment of cyclists andpublic alike
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Who does it?
! Originated in Colombia! Conducted in 11 countries & 45 cities across the
globe
! 24 car dominated US cities conduct Cyclovia! Thickly populated cities in South & Central America
have the most such events
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Why should we do it?
! Bangalore has arguably the largest cycling populationthan any other city in the country
! The first cycle day has demonstrated cycling communityis interested in transformation to enable them to use Nonmotorized transport
! Bangalore can set an example for the rest of the countryin promoting health & happiness among its citizens
! Provides an opportunity for the Govt to try out trafficmanagement schemes before deciding to makepermanent changes
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When should we do it?
On Cycle Day
7AM to 11AM
Every Last Sunday ofthe month
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How should we do it?
! Pick arterial roads which are broad enough to allowmotorized traffic on 25% to 50% of full ROW capacity
! Barricading wide roads will show both motorists & nonmotorists that they can coexist on the same space & howit is safe for the non motorist to be in the same space withbarricades
! Pick a long enough stretch (>5kms) for people to be ableto reasonably cycle, run, walk, skate, eat, shop and doother activities
! Extend this activity segment to longer & longer distancesas can reasonably be done within the scheduled time tocover all ends of Bangalore
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Where should we do it?
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Route Features
! 6.3 kms of Broad roads can accommodate both Motorized & non-motorized traffic
! Connects a vibrant Cycling community in Jayanagar with anestablished biking infrastructure to the city center
! MG road has the boulevard which can host cultural activities andhas the shops which will benefit from this
! Connects the 2 major parks, cubbon park & Lalbagh so morningactivities can be done on non motorized mode by the people
! Close to Major TTMC/bus stands! Extensible towards North along Bellary rd, East along Ulsoor
lake-OMR, South East along Hosur road for future events
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Requirements
Coordination
BTP: 20 stationary Traffic wardens toman 17+ intersections along the route
DULT: 10 cycle borne volunteers tomonitor activities along the entiresegment
Civic groups: Different groups toconduct Biking, Running, Walking &Cultural events
Business: Eating & Shoppingdiscounts along the route for nonmotorized citizens
Volunteers: Place barriers along theroute before start, steward peopleduring event time & pick up barriers/signs after close time
Investments
Reusable Cones & traffic barriers todivide the entire 6.3 km stretch
Around 30 Reusable Traffic routingsignboards to guide motorists inchoosing the right lane
Reusable Banners & signs indicatingdifferent activities along the route
Recognizable reusable Cycle DayVolunteer reflective jackets/uniforms
Traffic advisory communication byBTPAdvertisements & media outreach
programs
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The world as we havecreated it is a process
of our thinking.It cannot be changed
without changing ourthinking.
Albert Einstein