Metro Corridors

Visual Study yof selected stretches

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Metro CorridorsMetro Corridorsin terms ofin terms of

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The working group necessitated a Study of the Influence Zone of the MRTS.TCPO undertook the Study to report on the following:

Stretches of “Intensive Development” along the corridor.

Stretches that have potential for – Development, Re‐development or Re‐densificationp

Stretches showing conflict points along the Major intersections// Stations.

Stretches illustrating Good examples of integrationStretches illustrating Good examples of integration.

Stretches reserved for Open Green or Natural Conservation.p

Note: The Visual Survey of MRTS was conducted on the BLUE and YELLOW lines of theDelhi Metro corridor which have been illustrated in sections to follow

Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 2

BLUE Line surveys:

Stretch 1: Pragati Maidan to Anand ViharStretch 1: Pragati Maidan to Anand ViharStretch 2: Yamuna Bank to NOIDA City CenterStretch 3: Rajiv Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21


BLUE Line: Stretch 1: Laxmi Nagar to to Anand ViharPragati Maidan to Laxminagar being mostly Flood Plains and hence freezed for developmentg g g y p

Karkardooma

500 Meters influence zone marked on both sides of the MRTS Corridor Potential Area of Developmentih

Anand Vihar

Potential Area of DevelopmentPreet Vihar

Nirman Vihar

Lakshmi Nagar

Uplanned high intensity residential developmentPlanned residential developmentPlanned commercial development

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Commercial development along Vikas Marg

BLUE Line: Stretch 1: Laxmi Nagar to to Anand Vihar


View of ITO & Vikas Minar from Pragati Maidan


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 6Car Parking entry at Pragati Maidan Metro Station


Formerly known asIndraprastha PowerStation this site is nowunder active Re‐development schemeunder DDA


Low‐Rise Railway colony next to Pragati Maidan station, this may be re‐densified without compromisingGreen Spaces


OffOff street parking bay

Service Road Pedestrian pathway PlantationCarriageway


Street Design at IP Metro Station: Good example of layout at Metro stations facilitating smoothmovement of pedestrians

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Street Design at IP Metro Station: Good example of layout at Metro stations facilitating smoothmovement of pedestrians


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 10River O‐Zone : No construction Zone as per MPD‐2021



O‐Zone : No construction Zone as per MPD‐2021, however, Metro Staff quarters has already beenconstructed



Laxmi Nagar to Nirman Vihar: Intensive unorganised residential development with rampantcommercialization along Vikas Marg.



Laxmi Nagar to Nirman Vihar: Intensive unorganised residential development with rampantcommercialization along Vikas Marg.



Nirman Vihar Metro Station/ Intersection: Planned commercial development with organised provisionsfor pedestrian walkway



Nirman Vihar Metro Station/ Intersection: Planned commercial development with organised provisionsfor pedestrian walkway



Nirman Vihar Metro Station/ Intersection: Planned commercial development with organised parkingspace, may prove deterrent to TOD

BLUE Line: Stretch 1: Laxmi Nagar to to Anand Vihar• Non‐aligmnent of pavements and walkways, inconvenient designC t ll d hi l t d b tt t ffi fl• Controlled vehicular movement and better traffic flow


Nirman Vihar Metro Station: Planned commercial development with provisions for pedestrian walkway



Nirman Vihar Metro Station: Planned commercial development with provisions for pedestrian walkway



Preet Vihar: Planned commercial development


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Preet Vihar: Planned residential development, however commercialization is gradually taking place alongVikas Marg, at lower scale compared to Laxmi Nagar – Nirman Vihar Stretch



Green Buffer along the nalah at Karkari Mor



Approaching Anand Vihar: Huge Vacant space, probably land ownership vest with Government agencyis potential for development



Approaching Anand Vihar: Huge Vacant space, probably land ownership vest with Government agencyis potential for development


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 24Anand Vihar: Bus‐Terminal


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 25Anand Vihar: Bus‐Terminal


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 26Anand Vihar: Railway Station with few trains plying, not optimally utilised

BLUE Line: Stretch 1: Laxmi Nagar to to Anand ViharAnand Vihar:Major interchange / Intersectionj g /

Random parking of Buses and para‐transits


Anand Vihar:Major interchange / Intersection, glaring conflicts in seamless transport linkage.

Service Road and left turn is encroached and currently used for –parking para‐transit and informal activities

IPT parked on main carriageway


Anand Vihar:Major interchange / Intersection, glaring conflicts in seamless transport linkage.


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 29Anand Vihar: Drain could be designed for an ecological‐corridor, with partial covers for promenade

BLUE Line: Stretch 2: Akshardham to Noida City Centre

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Unplanned high intensity residential development

Planned residential development

Planned commercial development

Development potential

Planned Industrial

Public Semi Public


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 31Unplanned intense development opposite Akshardham Metro Station



Mayur Vihar Phase I: Planned residential development



Mayur Vihar Phase I: Star Mall and adjacent hotel. TAD development under construction


near Ashok Nagar

near Akshardham

Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 34Unplanned intense development near Akshardham and Ashok Nagar


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 35Setor 15 Metro Station: Mass transit and para transit parked chaotically under station & at station outlets


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 36Setor 15 Metro Station: Planned ‘Public Semi Public’ & low rise plottted industries.


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 37Setor 15 Metro Station: Low rise plotted industrial development


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 38Low rise residential development between Sector 16 and 18 Metro Stations


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 39Intensive commercial development at Sector 18


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 40Low rise commercial development near Sector 18 Metro Station


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 41Intensive commercial development along Ashok Marg


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 42Vast Open Space – Potential for Recreational dvelopment


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 43National Botanical Gardens


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 44Low rise planned residential development



Noida city center Metro Station (South side): Adequate parking space for para transit available, but appears to be unregulated


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 46Noida city center Metro Station (North side): Para transits choking the main carriageway in absence of proper parking plan/enforcement


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 47Noida city center Metro Station (North side): Open space potential for development, land potential may be justified with MLCP

Major interchange: New DELHI RS & Metro Station

Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 48N Delhi Metro Station & NDRS: Vastly improved circulation with dedicated Bus Bays, and parking for IPT and personal vehicles


Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 49MLCP and MUZ: Provision of Multiple Utility Zone to be planned for appropriately


Public conveniences: Open urinals to be removed immediately

Delhi Metro Corridor Survey 50Surrounding Area at RS: Area requires beautification and garbage to be disposed scientifically

YELLOW Line surveys:Stretch : HUDA City Centre to Qutub Minar



Existing Metro Route AlignmentProposed Metro Route Alignment

Stretch : HUDA City Centre to Qutub Minar

Terminal station Plan Map


HUDA City Centre Terminal Station: Parking space for Para‐transit is provided however, they areparked haphazardly.



HUDA City Centre to IFFCO Chowk Station: Vast open spaces available for development



IFFCO Chowk Station to Sikanderpur (North side ): Planned plotted residential development – low density



HUDA City Centre to IFFCO Chowk Station: Vast open spaces available for development



MG Road Station: Commercial developments in abutting sites to the corridor and next to thisstation show TOD compliant layouts

Stretch : HUDA City Centre to Qutub MinarDespite provision of dedicated service lane andb di l tf f IPT d th iboarding platforms for IPT modes, the maincarriageway under the station experiencessevere bottle necks.Partly owing to‐O t t i t d th i tiOperators trying to reduce the weaving timeinto the designated lanePeople trying to avoid the summer sun

I t i i ti d i dImprovement in weaving section designs andenforcement could be the solution.


MG Road Station: Inappropriate use of carriageway despite provisions for IPT lanes and holding area



From IFFCO Chowk to Sikanderpur Station: Numerous Commercial developments underway



From Arjangarh to Ghitorni Station: Sporadic temporary commercial encroachments on reserved forest land



Arjangarh to Qutub Minar Station: zone with reserved forest, corridor lined with a ribbon of commercial developments, intermittently in stretches



Arjangarh to Qutub Minar Station: ‐zone reserved forest, interspaced with Farmhouses of low land coverage

Stretch : HUDA City Centre to Qutub MinarPedestrian facilities under construction & completion for proper integration


Qutub Minar Station: Traffic flow at the intersection & Facilities for Pedestrians and Parking at stations

Conclusions/Recommendations of VISUAL STUDY ALONGMETRO STRATEGIES

While undertaking TOD following has to be consideredWhile undertaking TOD following has to be considered• Assessing the potential of MRTS stretches.• Carrying capacity of the area has to be assessed while taking up redevelopment or

densification• There has be proper integration of modes in terms of parking space for personal vehicles ,

IPT and NMT at all interchanges.• Carriage way under the metro station should not be occupied /encroached by parking

/informal sector activities.• Multi Utility Zones (MUZ) have to be planned by earmarking space for informal activities.• Unplanned development along metro stretches may be considered for redevelopment

provided the area are developed as per lay out with scope for incentives in form ofadditional FAR.

• Low rise commercial /manufacturing use may be discouraged around metro stretch and theexisting ones may be redeveloped by way of incentives

• Multilevel parking be provided at origin /destination, metro stations and parking in betweenat stations be provided subject to requirement.Ulti t bj ti f TOD i t d t i /NMT t d h th• Ultimate objective of TOD is to encourage pedestrian/NMT movement and hence, thosekind of uses may be allowed which generates large footfalls and not increased use ofpersonalized modes.

• Open space/green zones along the metro stretches needs to be further strengthened


• Open space/green zones along the metro stretches needs to be further strengthened/conserved/beautified and appropriately used for recreational activities.

We hope to fix the mismatch and plan for betterWe hope to fix the mismatch and plan for betterTransport Oriented Development

In the coming times withIn the coming times with flawless efforts and co‐ordination among the

implementing agenciesimplementing agencies


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