CONTENTS Introduction 1 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Significance of the study 5 1.3 Research question 6 1.4 Aim 6 1.5 Objectives 6 1.6 Scope and Limitation 6 1.7 Analytical framework/ Methodology 7 Literature Study 8 2.1 Understanding Streets 9 2.1.1 Elements – On Street 10 2.1.2 Users of Streets 12 2.2 Roles of Street in Urban Life 13 2.3 Factors that affect the Quality of Streets 14 2.4 Parameters and Indicators to measure the Performance of Streets (Key Findings) 15 Study Area – Bengaluru 19 3.1 Tender SURE 21 3.2 Site Selection . 21 Approach and Data Collection 24 4.1 Approach 25 4.2 Data Collection 26 4.2.1 Perception study 26 4.2.2 Primary Data 30 4.2.3 Secondary Data 30 Evaluation of Streets. 31 5.1 Identification of Issues 33 5.1.1 Non Uniform Travel lanes . 33 5.1.2 No defined lanes for different users . 33 5.1.3 Improper facility for pedestrians 34 5.1.4 On street parking and Vending 35 5.1.5 Poor street infrastructure 35 5.1.6 No proper access to Public transport 35 5.1.7 Not universally accessible 35 5.1.8 No traffic calming measures 35 5.2 Issues addressed in guidelines? (Suitability of Guideline) . 36 5.3 How are issues addressed on street? (Proposed Design) 37 5.3.1 Designated lanes. 37 5.3.2 Uniform Travel lanes . 39 5.3.3 Pedestrian Safety 39 5.3.4 On street parking and vending . 41 5.3.5 Street Infrastructure 43 5.3.6 Access to Public transport 44 5.3.7 Universal Accessibility 46 5.4 How effective are the designs on street? (Effectiveness of Design) . 46 5.4.1 Ease of Mobility . 47 5.4.2 Safety . 51 5.4.3 Universal Accessibility 53 5.4.4 Sensitivity to local context . 55 5.4.5 Parking . 55 5.4.6 Vending & Surrounding Business 56 5.4.7 Street Utility . 57 5.5 Street Analysis – Summary . 57 Conclusion 58 6.1 Result from the study 59 6.2 Recommendation. 60 6.3 Future Scope of Study . 63 Bibliography 64 Annexure . 65