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INTEGRATION OF URBAN TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS ( MULTI-MODAL INTEGRATION ) IN INDIA
Image Credits : Shirish, Amal Datta
Authors :
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The MoUs provide a platform for Indian Railways to interact
and share the latest developments and knowledge in the
railway sector. The MoUs facilitate exchange of technical
experts, reports and technical documents, training and
seminars/workshops focusing on specific technology areas
and other interactions for knowledge sharing.
Background :
Ministry of Railways have signed MoUs for technical
cooperation in the Rail sector with various foreign Governments
and National Railways. The identified areas of cooperation
among others, include high speed corridors, speed raising of
existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy
haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure, etc.
The cooperation is achieved through exchange of information
on developments in areas of railways technology & operations,
knowledge sharing, technical visits, training & seminars and
workshops in areas of mutual interest.
The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation for focused
approach in following key areas :-
• High speed and semi-high speed rail;
• Station renovation and operations;
• Modernisation of current operations and infrastructure;
• Suburban trains.
MR. Amal Datta Mikkilnneni
Deputy Manager
DIMTS Ltd. Assistant Manager
DIMTS Limited
1.1 Introduction
Integration of urban transportation systems in city is an
essential part of sustainable mobility and its application is
of vital importance especially for ease of access to transit
terminals, improving transfer conditions and time between
modes. This is also very significant for improving “door to
door travel time” for public transport users.
be given priority over single occupant automobile travel,
particularly on congested urban corridors. This provides
a basis for shifting emphasis in transport planning, road
space allocation, funding and pricing to favour more efficient
modes. Prioritisation would include be located closer to the
terminal and reducing the number of conflict points and grade
separations while accessing the terminal from that particular
mode.
Inadequate planning of multi-modal access could lead to weak
links in the overall passenger transport chain and thereby
reduction of the level of service of users of the terminal, thus
resulting in partial or total neglect by its users and encourage
a shift to other transport modes, mostly to private vehicles.
Instead, an integrated design with emphasis on multi-modality
of the transport terminals would act as interface between
the different modes and not only increase the percentage of
commuters who use public transport but also amalgamates
the overall public transport system. The general hierarchy adopted based on space efficiency as
shown below:
1.2 Planning parameters to be considered for
multi-modal integration 1.2.1 Pedestrians
Interchange facilities are the hubs that link all the transport
services together to form a network. A coordinated integration
of different modes brings about reduced congestion on the
road, greater convenience for commuters, efficiency and cost
effectiveness.
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MR. Shirish Mahendru
Article Source : PIB
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and France on
Technical Cooperation in the field of railways
he Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi has has been apprised
of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between the Indian Railways and SNCF
Mobilites (a company owned by the French
State) on Technical Cooperation in the field of
Railways. The MoU was signed on 10th March, 2018.
Article Source : SHIRISH, Amal Datta
While planning for multi-modality, a transportation hierarchy
that gives priority to more resource efficient modes should
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Pedestrians
Non-motorized vehicles
Public Transit
Intermediate Public Transit / Para Transit (Auto-rickshaws
and Taxis)
Pick & Drop
Park & Ride
For the safety of all transport users, pedestrians should
be provided the highest priority in access planning. Transit
planning did not always provide priority access for pedestrians
as a result of which pedestrians have to cross bus bays,
parking lots, and vehicular lanes to reach the station entrance.
For pedestrian pathways connecting to terminal site, a safe
and convenient walking environment that includes clear, un-
fragmented, and integrated pedestrian paths to the station
may encourage more customers to walk.
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