Proposing the Design of Pedestrian Zone Facility at Bhaga Talav main Road of Surat City

Abstract

Due to rapid urbanization over the last decade there has been a steep rise in the volume of traffic in Surat.
This has led to congested and jams packed roads. Simply to walk is a challenging exercise in this area especially in peak
hours and weekends. Walkability provides safety, comfort and security for the city resident. It will increase use of public
transit, decrease car dependence, increase pedestrian, lead to cleaner air. With the burgeoning traffic, the lives of
pedestrians are highly endangered. So the need of the hour is to provide a safe environment for pedestrians without any
conflicts with other modes of transportation.
The Bhaga Tvlav Main Road is CBD area of Surat City. The street of Bhaga Talav Main Road of Surat City is
almost choked by mixed traffic, usually by Para transits and personalized two/four wheelers. Dense urban corridors and
existence of busy commercial set ups are visible along major road. A visitors questionnaire survey will be carry out in
the Bhaga Talav Main Road of Surat city which is residential cum commercial area. Observational data collection was
also done to determine pedestrian and vehicle volumes and a mapping exercise to determine the location and quantity of
parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers in and around this area. The research finally reveals that there are
opportunities to make area as walkable or no.