Contents
Abbreviations 10
Chapter – 1: INTRODUCTION 11
1.1 Background 11
1.2 Need for Study 12
1.3 Objective 12
1.4 Scope of Work 13
1.5 Research Methodology 13
Chapter – 2: LITERARURE REVIEW 15
2.1 Non-Motorized Transport Scenario in Indian Cities 15
2.2 Current Users and Trends 15
2.3Trip Length Frequency in Cities 16
2.4 Benefits of Cycling 16
2.4.1 Mobility Benefits 16
2.4.2 Health Benefits 17
2.4.3 Economic Benefits 17
2.5.4 Environmental Benefits 17
2.6 Research Paper: Bicycle Use in Indian Cities: Understanding the Opportunities and Threats 18
2.7 Research Paper: Cycling to sustainability in Amsterdam 18
2.8 Research Paper: Bicycle infrastructure: can good design encourage cycling? 19
2.9 Research Paper: Bicycling Means Business: - The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure -- 19
2.10 Research Paper: Bicycle Sharing Systems in Poland 20
2.11 Research Paper: Non-Motorized Transport Policy in India - The need for a reform agenda 21
2.12 Case Study-1: Amsterdam 21
2.13 Case Study-2: Copenhagen 22
2.14 Types of Bicycle Docking Stations and Parking Layout 22
Chapter – 3: UNDERSTANDING THE CITY - AHMEDABAD 24
3.1 Introduction about Ahmedabad 24
3.2 Demographic Profile 24
3.3 Ahmedabad Zoning 25
3.4 Ahmedabad Urban Transport Scenario 25
3.5 Transport condition in Ahmedabad before Metro 25
3.7 Public Transport System available in Ahmedabad 25
3.8 Vehicular Growth 27
3.9 Road Network 27
3.11 Current Public Bicycle Sharing System 28
3.12 AMC’s Plan for Bicycle Track 28
Chapter – 4: UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGN STANDARDS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTERISTICS 29
4.1 What are the Good Design Standards for Bicycle Infrastructure as Per London Cycling Design Standards? 29
4.2 Identify the Neighborhoods 29
4.3 Define Parameters to Assess the Neighborhood 30
4.4 Shortlist the most suited Neighborhood 30
4.5 Characteristics of selected Neighborhood 31
Chapter – 5: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 32
5.1 Behavior of Users and Non-Users 32
5.2 Sample Size 32
5.3 Data Collection Method 32
5.3.1 Primary Data 32
5.3.2 Secondary Data 36
5.4 Mode of collection & location 37
5.5 Data Analysis 37
5.5.1 Gujarat University Area 37
5.5.2 Odhav Area 39
5.6 Identification of various factors that affects Cycling 42
5.8 Micro-mobility plan 43
5.8 Proposed Cross Section for Gujarat University Road 44
6.2 Proposed Cross Section for Odhav Road 44
6.3 Micro-Mobility Plan for Odhav Road 45
6.4 Micro-Mobility Plan for Gujarat University Road 48
6.5 Block Estimate for Gujarat University Road 51
6.6 Block Estimate for Odhav Road 52
Chapter – 6: CONCLUSION 53
6.1 Recommendations 54
6.2 Further Scope 54
References 55
ANNEXURE-1: User/Non-user survey form 57