Final Skywalk Feasibility Report DULT Bangalore

SKYWALKS
Evaluation of Feasibility of skywalks in Bangalore

Directorate of Uraban Land Transport (DULT)
Urban Devlopment Department (UDD)
Introduction
Mobility and Accessibility are an integral component for planning and design of road transport infrastructure. Pedestrians along with cyclist are
the most neglected road users while planning and designing the road transport infrastructure. Pedestrians are exposed to danger due to
conflict between vehicular and pedestrians, and due to the poor pedestrian infrastructure facilities. It is recorded that on an average of, 800
people are killed in road accidents every year in Bangalore, with pedestrians accounts to almost 50% of the accident deaths in Bangalore
(Bangalore Traffic Police).
In order to provide a safe and accessible walkway network, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken up an programme to
improve the pedestrian safety by providing skywalks in the city limits of BBMP. BBMP through Executive Engineer (Traffic Engineering Cell), Road
Infrastructure, has entrusted the task of preparing the Project Feasibility Report (PFR) for identified locations for the installation of skywalks.
Concerned citizen groups have requested Directorate of Urban Land Transport(DULT) to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed skywalks.

Objectives
The main objective of the study is to analyse the existing pedestrian characteristics and facility on the road network and examine the feasibility
of a Skywalk facility in the vicinity.

Indicators for evaluating the feasibility of the Skywalks
1) Road Inventory (Road width, footpath width, median)
2) Intensity of vehicular traffic (vehicle composition, speed, traffic circulation)
3) Intensity of pedestrian traffic
4) Landuse pattern
5) Random Opinion Survey
6) Existing pedestrian facilities (Pedestrian signal at junctions, Pelican signal, Subways, Skywalks)
7) Inter- Modal connectivity through skywalks
1. Marathalli Airport road near Marathalli Bridge
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 8 m either
side
Divided/Undivided Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0 m
Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment of Footpath Nil
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High peak
hour traffic
Intensity of Pedestrian
Traffic
High
Marathalli Airport road near Marathalli Bridge
Site Observations/Comments
Based on the site observation, during the peak hours, the following creates an unsafe environment for the commuters accessing the
Marathalli Bus stop as well as for the pedestrians crossing the Varthur main road:
The high speed vehicular traffic from Marathahalli Flyover and
The haphazard traffic movement at the unsignalised Marathalli bridge
The high pedestrian and vehicular flow justifies the need for an safe crossing facility (skywalk) at the Marathahalli bridge.
However, the narrow footpath width (2 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the
minimum footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath.
Recommendations
NO, Provision of a skywalk is not feasible due to the unavailability of sufficient footpath width.
However ,the feasibility of providing at-grade crossing may be explored at the Marathahalli Bridge, which is located very close to the bus
stop, where the pedestrian movement is high.
In order to ensure safe at-grade crossing, the following enforcement measure need to be adopted:
Signalisation of the Marathahalli Brigde to provide a safe and easy at-grade crossing along with minimising the conflict between the
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Increase the median height in order to discourage the crossing of pedestrians /commuters at the mid block.
The high vehicular speed from the flyover can be managed through traffic calming measures like rumble strips.
2. Christ College on Marigowda Road- Hosur Road
Existing Conditions
side
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High peak
hour traffic
Traffic
High
Christ College on Marigowda Road- Hosur Road
In order to reduce the conflict points between the high vehicular traffic on Hosur road and the high number of pedestrians (from the Christ
college, Ghousia college, etc) the need of provision of skywalk facility is justified.
The under construction skywalk landing has occupied the entire footpath width, creating a discontinuous walkway for the pedestrian. This
will create an unsafe environment for the pedestrians.
High pedestrian volume has been mainly observed at the Christ college bus stop located on either sides of the road.
Due to the discontinuity of the footpath at the skywalk landing, pedestrians may find it difficult to commute to the bus stop.
Recommendations
The provision of a skywalk has lead to a discontinuous walkway.
In order to ensure that the continuous walkway is provided for the commuters and the pedestrian, it is necessary to ensure:
The footpath should be widened to an additional width of minimum 1.5 m in order to provide a continuous walkway to the pedestrian
and the physically handicapped.
If not, the traffic calming measure of kerb extension at the skywalk landing can be adopted to ensure sufficient width of the footpath is
available for commuters

3. Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop (Near Cauvery Theatre) on Bellary Rd
Existing Conditions
side
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High peak
hour traffic
Traffic
Moderate
Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop (Near Cauvery Theatre) on Bellary Rd
Bellary Road has high peak hour traffic, along with the high speed KIA traffic plying on Bellary Road throughout the day.
High pedestrian movement has been observed between the Guttahalli bus stops located on either side of the road.
Pedestrian/commuters use the pedestrian signal located at the midblock for easy at grade crossing. However during the peak hours, the
pedestrian signal add on to the travel time delay causing vehicular queue on Bellary road.
Alongside, conflicts between the pedestrians and the vehicles crossing the slip road of the Winsor Manor Flyover has been observed.
This crossing of the slip road and the main carriageway has led to a discontinuous walkway for pedestrian resulting in travel time delay.
The narrow footpath width (2 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the minimum
footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath
Recommendations
YES, there is need of a skywalk to connect the Guttahalli bus stop for safe pedestrian crossing as well as provide a continuous walkway
facility to the extreme end of the carriageway.
In order to ensure that the continuous walkway is provided for the commuters and the pedestrian, it is necessary to ensure:
the skywalk landing is located at the extreme end of the footpath towards the property line
4. Near Embassy Golf Link Road, Domlur Kormangala Inner Ring Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 11 m- either
side
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High Intensity of Pedestrian
Traffic
High
Near Embassy Golf Link Road, Domlur Kormangala Inner Ring Road
Heavy pedestrian movement across Inner Ring road have been observed due to the major IT offices and commercial establishments on
either side of the road
The pelican signal installed by BBMP is not operational. This has created an unsafe crossing facility for pedestrians especially during the
off peak and late night hours due to comparatively high vehicular speed.
The average pedestrian waiting time to cross the road is found to be around 3-5 min, due to high vehicular speed.
The constraint for the construction of a skywalk is the non availability of a wide footpath that can accommodate the skywalk landing as
well as the minimum footpath width.

Recommendations
YES, there is need of a skywalk for safe pedestrian crossing.
Ensuring that the skywalk landing is located at the extreme end of the footpath towards the property line along with the provision of an
clear walkway width of 1.5m will provide a continuous walkway to the pedestrian as well as to the physically handicapped.
5. Near Indian Airforce ASC Centre, Gangenhalli Bellary Road
Existing Conditions
side
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High peak
hour traffic
Traffic
High
Near Indian Airforce ASC Centre, Gangenhalli Bellary Road
As a part of the NH 7 (the main arterial road leading to the KIA), Bellary Road has high speed vehicular traffic plying throughout the day.
The pedestrians have been observed accessing the Mekhri and the Gangenhalli bus stops, located on either side of the road.
Currently the Mekhri bus stop commuters use the pedestrian signal for crossing, but the Gangaenahlli bus stop commuters do not have a
easy and immediate access as they either use the Gangenahlli flyover pedestrian walkway (300m) or walk up to the Mekhri pedestrian
signal (700m).
In order to connect the Bellary bus stops as well as to provide safe pedestrian crossing, BBMP have proposed to shift the existing Mekhri
bus stop adjacent to the Gangenahalli bus stop and connect them through a skywalk.
As per the site observation, the under construction skywalk landing has occupied the footpath width, leaving only 1m space for
pedestrian to walk on footpath, which is comparatively less considering the pedestrian traffic.
No considerations has been made of providing sufficient walkway width for pedestrian moving along the footpath.

Recommendations
As per site observation, the proposed skywalk landing has left around 1 m walkway width for pedestrians traversing across the footpath.
However, the 1m pathway is insufficient to cater to the large number of commuters accessing the bus stops located on either sides.
It is hence suggested that the footpath width to be widened to an additional width of minimum 0.5 m in order to provide a continuous
walkway to the pedestrian and the physically handicapped.
6. Mount Carmel College
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 20 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0-2.5 m
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Moderate Intensity of Pedestrian
Traffic
Moderate
Mount Carmel College
Although the carriage width is around 20m wide, the spilt up of the road into a service road and the main carriage way provides ample
time and safety for a safe at-grade crossing.
The pedestrian volume crossing the road is low and the existing table top crossing caters to the safe at- grade pedestrian crossing

Recommendations
NO, the existing facilities caters to the safe at- grade pedestrian crossing.
7. Forum Mall Adugodi Road (Luskar Rd)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 10 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
High Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic High
Forum Mall Adugodi Road (Luskar Rd)
Adugodi Main road has high vehicular traffic movement throughout the day.
The Forum mall along with the other commercial activities on either side of road attracts large number of pedestrians, to move along
the footpath.
Based on the random opinion surveys, pedestrian prefer using the signalized junction for easy and quick crossing.

Recommendations
NO, as pedestrians are comfortable using the at grade signalized junction for safe crossing.
Moreover, the commercial activities encourages pedestrians to walk at grade.
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 12 m Divided/Undivided Un divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-2.5 m
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Peak Hour Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic Moderate
8. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road (near Pallavi theatre)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road (near Pallavi theatre)
High unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed have been observed during the peak hours.
With few trip attractors on the Rajaram Mohan Road, the pedestrian volume observed is very low.
The pedestrian accessing the corporation bus stop use the Corporation signal for safe crossing as the availability of refuge islands at the
BBMP tower makes pedestrians crossing easy.
Since the proposed Skywalk doesnt provide direct connectivity to the Cubbon park bus stop, the usage of the skywalk facility may be
low.

Recommendations
NO, the existing signalised crossing facility at the Corporation signal and the refuge island at the BBMP tower is sufficient to cater to the
need for safe at grade crossing to the commuter accessing the bus stops.

9. Near BBMP office, Byatarayanapura, Bellary Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 12 m either side + 7.5 m
service road
Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment of
Footpath
nil
Intensity of Vehicular
Traffic
Traffic
Moderate
Near BBMP office, Byatarayanapura, Bellary Road
As a part of the NH 7, Bellary Road has high speed vehicular traffic plying throughout the day with large number of HCV, LCV and Inter
city buses forming a major vehicular composition.
The pedestrians have been observed accessing the Byatarayanapura bus stops, located on either side of the road.
The large span of the road has vehicles moving at high speed especially during the off peak hours risking the safety of pedestrians.
The existing signalized Byatarayanapura junction provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian crossing.
The elevated airport expressway doesnt provide sufficient vertical clearance required for a skywalk. Also the non availability of a wide
footpath width negates the scope of a skywalk at the Byatarayanapura junction.

Recommendations
NO, the scope of skywalk at the Byatranpura is not feasible due to insufficient vertical clearance. Moreover the signalised
Byatarayanapura junction provides ample time for safe at grade pedestrian crossing.

10. Anil Kumble Circle (Near MG Road)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 10.5- 11.0 m either
side
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 3.0- 4.0 m either side
Footpath
Nil
Traffic
High Intensity of
Pedestrian Traffic
Moderate -High
Anil Kumble Circle (Near MG Road)
Located at the city centre, the Anil Kumble Circle is one of the busiest junction in Bangalore with high vehicular and pedestrian traffic
moving throughout the day.
As per the existing conditions, the signalized junction provides ample time for pedestrian to cross at- grade.
During the late hours, the vehicles do not abide by the traffic signals risking the pedestrians safety.
Based on the random opinion survey, pedestrian prefer the signalised crossing facility over the facility of a skywalk.

Recommendations
NO, as the signalized junction provides ample opportunities for pedestrian to cross at- grade. However, it is recommended to increase
the all red signal phase during weekends and special occasions (cricket matches,)
11. Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express), on Queens Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 12-18 m Divided/Undivided Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-5 m
Traffic Direction 2 way Encroachment of Footpath Moderate
Traffic
Balekundari Circle (near Indian Express), on Queens Road
High vehicular traffic during peak hours
Walk trips are distributed in all directions of the intersection.
Barricaded and high raise median causes discomfort for the easy crossing for pedestrians at mid blocks.
The signalised junction is most preferred by pedestrians for easy and safe access.

Recommendations
NO, the lack of interconnected skywalks at the Indian express junction may not encourage pedestrians to use skywalk.
However, the feasibility of the interconnected skywalk may be explored so as to encourage the walk trips distributed in all directions.

12. Forum mall from PVR entrance (on Hosur Rd)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 8-10 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided
Footpath
Nil
Traffic
Traffic
High
Forum mall from PVR entrance (on Hosur Rd)
Hosur Main Road has high vehicular traffic throughout the day.
The Forum mall along with the other commercial activities along Hosur Road are the major trip attractors which attract a large number
of pedestrian movement.
Narrow footpath width provide no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

Recommendations
YES, as the high vehicular traffic along with barricaded median on Hosur main does not provide safe crossing for pedestrians at
midblock, the skywalk facility for safe crossing is justified .
Proper consideration should be made to ensure that the skywalk landing is located at the extreme end of the footpath towards the
property line on either sides. This will provide a continuous walkway to the pedestrian as well as to the physically handicapped.

13. Commissariat Street (near Garuda Mall)
Existing Conditions
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2-2.5 m
Traffic
(esp. weekends)
Commissariat Street (near Garuda Mall)
Unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed especially during the off peak hours risk the safety of pedestrians crossing the
road.
Continuous movement of vehicles and pedestrian to and from the Garuda Mall.
Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.
The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrians may not be encouraged to use the
skywalk.

Recommendations
NO, as the signalised junction (once functional) will provide sufficient pedestrian crossing time for easy and safe crossing for the
pedestrians.
14. Indiranagar 100ft Road near New Horizon School
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 7.5-8 m either
side
Traffic
Traffic
Moderate-High
Indiranagar 100ft Road near New Horizon School
High vehicular traffic during peak hours.
Median opening at short intervals are used by pedestrians for at-grade crossing.
The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrian may not be encouraged to use the
skywalk.

Recommendations
NO, the commercial activities on either side do not encourage the use of skywalk.

15. Indiranagar 100ft Road & CMH Road junction (near Indiranagar Metro Station)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 7.5-8 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 15.-2.0 m
Footpath
Moderate
Traffic
Traffic
High
Indiranagar 100ft Road & CMH Road junction (near Indiranagar Metro Station)
High vehicular traffic during peak hours.
High number of pedestrians, to and from the KFC bus stop and Metro station.
Located close to the junction, pedestrians and commuters are comfortable using the KFC signal for safe crossing.
The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath and pedestrian may not be encouraged to use the
skywalk.

Recommendations
NO, as the signalised junction provides opportunities to the pedestrian to cross at- grade and the commercial activities on either side,
pedestrians may not be willing to use the skywalk.

16. Jayanagar 3rd Block (near Corporation Bank)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 8 m either side Divided/Undivided Un Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0 m either side
Traffic Direction 2 way (except 9
th

Main Road)
Encroachment of Footpath Moderate
Traffic
Modeate Intensity of Pedestrian
Traffic
High
Jayanagar 3rd Block (near Corporation Bank)
Large number of commercial establishments, institutions, and offices of Jayanagar attributes to the high vehicular and pedestrian
traffic throughout the day.
The pedestrian walk trips have been distributed on all arms of the 5 arm junction.
Currently the signalized junction provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian at grade crossing.
Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing and the minimum footpath width.
Based on the opinion survey, pedestrian prefer at grade crossing over the skywalk crossing facility as the carriageway width are
between 10-12m.
As the skywalk crossing facility is proposed on only 2 arms of the junction, probability of pedestrians to prefer at grade crossing is high.

Recommendations
NO, the need for a skywalk crossing facility may not be required as the carriage way width of 12m and signalised junction provides a
safe at grade crossing facility for pedestrians.
17. Jayanagar 4th Block (Cool Joint Junction)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 11-12 m either side Divided/Undivided Un Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2.0 m either
side
Traffic Direction 2 way (except 11
th
Main
Road)
Encroachment of Footpath Moderate
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Traffic
High
Jayanagar 4th Block (Cool Joint Junction)
Large number of commercial establishments, institutions, and offices of Jayanagar attributes to the high vehicular and pedestrian
traffic throughout the day.
The signalized junction provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian crossing.
The heavy commercial activities attract pedestrian to move along the footpath with pedestrian not encouraged to use the skywalk.
Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing and the minimum footpath width.
Based on the opinion survey, pedestrian prefer at grade crossing over the skywalk crossing facility as the carriageway width are
between 10-12m.

Recommendations
NO, the need for a skywalk crossing facility may not be required as the carriage way width of 12m and signalised junction provides a
safe at grade crossing facility for pedestrians.
18. Madiwala Shopping Complex- Hosur Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 10-15 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5- 2.0 m
Traffic
Madiwala Shopping Complex- Hosur Road
As a part of the NH 7, Hosur road has high vehicular traffic during peak hours.
Commercial activities mainly the Total Mall and the Madivala Market attract high pedestrian volume.
Due to NH and the wholesale market in Madiwala, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions.
Signalised junction, wide medians and moderate vehicular traffic on the Madiwala road market side doesn't call the need for a skywalk.

Recommendations
Hosur Road- YES, large carriageway width with no wide median along with high vehicular traffic and less pedestrian signal phase
justified the need for a safe and easy pedestrian crossing facility.

Madiwala Market- NO, as low vehicular traffic, and availability of 1.5 m median give easy and safe access for pedestrians to cross at-
grade

19. Near Mayura Bakery, Whitefield Road
Existing Conditions
side
Traffic
Traffic
Moderate
Near Mayura Bakery, Whitefield Road
High to moderate vehicular traffic during peak hours.
Most pedestrians prefer the median opening located adjacent to Mayura Bakery for easy crossing.

Recommendations
NO, as moderate vehicular traffic doesn't justifies the need for skywalk.

20. Munekolalu- Spice Garden, Marathahalli
Existing Conditions
side
Traffic
High Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic Moderate
Munekolalu- Spice Garden, Marathahalli
High speed vehicular traffic from Marathalli Flyover towards Varthur Road has lead to pedestrian conflicts and accidents, creating an
unsafe environment for the pedestrians crossing.
Large number of commuters access the Spice garden bus stop on either sides
Both side landings of the skywalk are located on the refuge island. In order to access the skywalk, pedestrians will be in conflict with the
traffic moving on the service road.

Recommendations
YES the skywalk is required, however it is suggested that the skywalk is extended upto the service road footpath in order to avoid
conflict between the vehicles and pedestrians on the service road.

21. ASC centre at junction of Lower Argram Road & Victoria Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 10-11 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided
Traffic
Traffic
Minimum
ASC centre at junction of Lower Argram road & Victoria road
Low pedestrian volume along with high vehicular traffic.
The signalised junction provides sufficient time for pedestrian crossing.
Since the skywalk is proposed only for a span of 2 lanes, the usage of the proposed skywalk will be minimum.

Recommendations
NO, as the proposed skywalk is close to the signalised junction which provides sufficient crossing time, the skywalk facility is not justified.

22. In front of Vishweshwaraiah Museum Kasturba Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 7.5 m each
side
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0 -5.0 m
Traffic
Peak Hour
Traffic
Intensity of Pedestrian Traffic Low
In front of Vishweshwaraiah Museum Kasturba Road
Low pedestrian volume and high vehicular traffic along with a barricaded median provide no pedestrian crossing.
Continuous vehicular movement doesnt provide any scope for pedestrians crossing at the mid block.
Narrow footpath of 2-3.5 m provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.

Recommendations
NO, the construction of table top crossing at the mid block will reduce the vehicular speed as well as provide a safe at grade crossing
facility for the pedestrian.

23. Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College
Existing Conditions
Traffic
Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College
Unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed especially throughout the day risk the safety of pedestrians crossing the road.
Continuous vehicular movement with no traffic calming measure doesnt provide any scope for pedestrians crossing .

Recommendations
YES, as unidirectional vehicular traffic moving at high speed doesn't provide easy and safe pedestrian crossing.

24. N.R square Near LIC Building (Corporation)
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 11-12 m Divided/Undivided Un Divided
Traffic
N.R square Near LIC Building (Corporation)
As a part of the city centre, the Corporation circle attracts a large number of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The wide signalized span of the road along with the refugee island adjacent to the SBI building provide sufficient time for safe
pedestrian crossing.
The skywalk between the refugee island (present adjacent to the SBI office) and the corporation office doesnt provide any
connectivity to the existing pedestrian movement.
The skywalk landing at the Corporation building footpath will encroach the footpath width forcing the large number of commuters
accessing the United mission bus top on to the road.
Recommendations
YES, based on the increased pedestrian movement the requirement of a Skywalk is justified. However, the proposed skywalk alignment
doesnt capture the major pedestrian volume. Hence it is recommend to redesign the alignment of the skywalk ensuring that the
pedestrian volume is captured from all direction of the junction.
25. Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road
Existing Conditions
side
Traffic
Traffic
Moderate
Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road
High vehicular traffic has observed during the peak hours.
With few trip attractors on the on either sides, the pedestrian volume observed is very low.
However, the pedestrian crossing the road ,currently use the median opening on the HAL road adjacent to the JBJ quaters for easy at
grade crossing..
The non available footpath width that can accommodate the skywalk landing and the footpath width may be referred to a constrict for
a skywalk construction

Recommendations
NO, the HAL road doesn't require a skywalk facility for crossing as the existing mid block suffices the need of an safe and easy at grade
crossing. However, it is suggested to improve the at grade crossing at the midblock by adapting suitable traffic calming measures like a
table top crossing, provision of a refuge island at the mid block, etc.

26. Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to Nagavara Palakhya Road)
Existing Conditions
side
Traffic
Traffic
Minimum
Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to Nagavara Palakhya Road)
As a part of the NH , Old Madras Road has high vehicular traffic throughout the day.
Commercial as well as offices located on either sides attract high pedestrian volume especially to and from the bus stops
Due to NH, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions moving at high speed during the off peak hours risking the
safety of pedestrians.

Recommendations
YES, the heavy vehicular traffic which mainly composed of a large number of HCV and LCV moving at high speed is a threat to
pedestrian safety moving across the road to access the bus stops.

27. Water Tank Junction (Domlur Over Head tank), HAL Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 8 m either side Divided/Undivided Divided
Traffic
Water Tank Junction (Domlur Over Head tank), HAL Road
High vehicular traffic during peak hours leading to ward Domlur and Marathahalli.
The pedestrian traffic was found to be moderate and were found using the signalized junction for safe pedestrians crossing.
The signalised junction provides ample time for the pedestrians to cross .

Recommendations
NO, the low carriageway width and signalised junction are sufficient for pedestrian to cross at- grade

28. KH Road, Shanthinagar
Existing Conditions
side
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5- 3.0 m
Traffic
KH Road, Shanthinagar
Commercial activities on either side attracts large number of pedestrians especially to the BMTC Shantinagar bus stand .
The signalized junction along with the 1m wide median provides sufficient time for safe pedestrian crossing.
The absence of the skywalk connectivity to all the arms of the intersection will not attract pedestrians to use the skywalk facility.

Recommendations
NO, as the low carriageway width, wide median and signalised junction provide sufficient at grade crossing facility to the pedestrians.
29. Near Gopalan Mall- Mysore Road
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 10.5 m either
side
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 2.0- 3.0 m either side
Traffic
Traffic
High
Near Gopalan Mall- Mysore Road
The high vehicular traffic on Mysore road mainly consists of HCVs, LCVs and intra- city buses plying through out the day creating an
unsafe environment for pedestrian to cross.
Pedestrian movement to the large commercial establishments and the Gopalan mall bus stop is found to be high during the peak hours.
The wide barricaded road with no crossing facility demands the need of skywalk for safe pedestrian crossing.
The narrow footpath width (2- 3 m on either side) does not provide sufficient space for the skywalk landing as well as for the minimum
footpath width for the pedestrians to move along the footpath.

Recommendations
YES, based on the increased pedestrian movement the requirement of a Skywalk is justified.
30. Yeshwantpur Railway Station- Total Gas Station
Existing Conditions
Carriageway 8 m either side + 7
m service road
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.2 m either
side
Footpath
Moderate
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Traffic
High
Yeshwantpur Railway Station- Total Gas Station Cont.
Comments/Observations
Railway station passengers don't have proper crossing facility to access the bus stop located on other side of the road.
Being the State Highway and a part of the industrial layout, high vehicular traffic and large number of HCV, LCV and Inter city buses
form a major vehicular composition on Tumkur Road.
During the late night hours the vehicular speed is comparatively high, risking the safety of the pedestrians.
Frequent crossing at short intervals have been observed at the mid blocks leading to vehicular and pedestrian conflicts risking the safety
of the pedestrians. Narrow footpath provides no sufficient space for the skywalk landing.
The commuters of the railway station carrying luggage are not comfortable accessing two separates skywalks (the railway skywalk across
the platforms and the proposed skywalk across the Tumkur Road) to reach Tumkur road.
Recommendations
YES, the increased pedestrian movement justifies the need of a Skywalk.
Based on the site observations, it is recommended that proposed skywalk should be connected to the existing skywalk inside the
Yeshwanthpur railway station premises for the smooth transition of passenger/ commuters, wanting to board the bus/ auto on Tumkur
Road.
The proposed skywalk should have multiple entry and exit points on either side of the road so as to ensure commuters to and from the
railway station and the Govardhan bus stop can access the skywalk.
30. Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Railway Station
Existing Conditions
Carriageway NA Divided/Undivided NA
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2 m either
side
Footpath
Nil
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Traffic
Moderate
Proposed Skywalk connection
Existing Metro Entry/ Exit
Existing Railway Bridge
Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Railway Station Cont.
Yeshwantapur railway station is one of the three important stations which serves the Bangalore city
With the Yeshwanthpur Metro station operational, it is much likely that the commuters will access the metro to commute to and from the
railway station, and there in a good possibility to integrate both the system for smooth transition of commuters from one system to
another
The missing connectivity between the railway Skywalk and the metro station has discouraged commuters from not opting the facilities of
the integrated metro and railway station.
Currently the commuters of the railway station or the namma metro with luggage are not comfortable accessing two separates
walkways (ie the railway skywalk across the platforms and the metro rail access).
Recommendations
YES, the connectivity of the railway walkway bridge and the metro station will provide a direct access to the commuters between the
two modes as well a encourage them to opt for more sustainable modes.
30. Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing
Existing Conditions
m service road
Footpath present Yes Footpath Width 1.5-2 m either
side
Footpath
Moderate
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Traffic
High
Railway line
Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing Cont.
Large number of commuters and pedestrians were found walking/commuting between the K2 bus stop and the Outer Ring Road Bus
stop across the unguarded railway cross.
In order to access the Hebbal Ring Road and to reach bus terminals, people are forced to cross this railway track. Although not many
pedestrians cross the track at night, the number of people crossing the track is high during the day.
Since there is no safe crossing, passengers have to cross the railway track to reach/access the bus stops (K2 and ORR).
The walkway path between the two bus stop is around 520 m.

Recommendations
YES, the connecting the two bus stops(K2 bus stop with the ORR bus stop)through a skywalk is justified as it provides better and safe
connectivity to the commuters who are crossing the unguarded railway track to access either sides of the road.
31. Manyata Tech Park
Existing Conditions
m service road
Footpath present No Footpath Width -
Footpath
-
Intensity of
Vehicular Traffic
Traffic
High
Railway line
Manyata Tech Park
Located on the Outer Ring Road, Manyata Embassy Business Park is one of the major IT hub in northern pat of Bangalore.
Large number of commuters and pedestrians were found walking/commuting between the Manyatha Bus stops, located on either side
of the road.
As a part of the IT hub, large number of pedestrians were found to be moving in and out of the Manyatha gate throughout the day. In
addition to this, the divided road (main carriage way and the service road) carries a considerable amount of traffic creating conflicts
between the pedestrian and the vehicle.
Neither the service road has a footpath nor do the medians provide sufficient waiting area for pedestrians an on the carriage way
provide sufficient width for passenger to wait .
Being the ORR, HCV,LCV and trucks form the major vehicular compositions moving at high speed throughout the day risking the safety of
pedestrians.
High speed vehicular traffic from the Nagwara Flyover towards Hebbal has lead to pedestrian accidents, creating an unsafe
environment for the pedestrians crossing.
Recommendations
YES, based on the pedestrian movement across the 24 m road and the lack of pedestrian facilities like footpath and street lighting, it is
essential to connect the IT tech park the other side of the road through a safe and accessible means of a skywalk.
Abstract
S/N Proposed Skywalk Location Yes/ No S/N Proposed Skywalk Location Yes/ No
1 Marathalli , HAL Airport road No 18 Madiwala Shopping Complex
Housr Road- YES,
Madiwala Road- No
2
Christ College on Marigowda Road,
Hosur Road
YES 19 Mayura Bekary, Whitefield NO
3
Palace Gutthalli Bus Stop, Near Kaveri
Theatre, (Bellary Road)
YES 20 Munekolalu, Marath Halli YES
4
Near Embassy Golf Link on Domlur Inner
Ring road (Amarajyothi Lay-out)
YES 21
ASC Center at junction of Lower Argram Road and
Victoria Road - From ASC to Police chowk
NO
5
Near Indian Airforce ASC centre,
Gangenahalli Bellary Road
YES 22
In front of Vishweshwaraiah Museum Kasturba Road -
From Museum to Bus Stand
NO
6 Mount Carmel College, Palace road NO 23 Richmond Road near Baldwins Girls College YES
7
Hosur road, opp. Forum Mall, near
Tavarekere main rad
YES 24
N.R square near LIC Building (Corporation) - From
Mission Road to OTC Road
YES
8
Near Pallavi theatre, Rajaram Mohan
roy road
NO 25
Near JBJ quarters on Marathahalli - HAL Road - From JBI
Quarters side to HAL
NO
9
Near BBMP office, Byatarayanapura,
Bellary Road
NO 26
Old Madras Road (Bengenahalli to NagavaraPalya
Road) - From Bus Stop to Bengenahalli
YES
10 Anil Kumble Circle NO 27
Near water tank junction (Domlur Over Head tank), HAL
Road - From Water tank to New ShanthiSagar
NO
11 Balekundri Circle NO 28
KH Road, Shanthinagar - On KH Road near KSRTC
Building
NO
12 Forum Mall, Adugodi NO 29
Mysore Road Near Gopalan Mall - On Mysore Road -
Near Gopalan Mall
YES
13 Garuda Mall NO 30
Yeshwantpur Railway Station - From Railway station to
Total Gas
YES
14
Indiranagar 100ft. Road - near Horizon
Schol
NO 31
Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Yeshwanthpur Railway
Station
YES
15 Indiranagar 100ft. Road - CMH Junction NO 32 Hebbal TTMC to K2 Bus stop via Hebbal Railway Crossing YES
16 Jayanagar 3rd Block NO 33 Manyata Tech Park YES
17
Jayanagar 4th Block (Cool Joint
Junction)
NO

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