LUCKNOW CYCLE TRACK

*INTRODUCTIONPicture

*STARTED BY

*STATISTICAL DATAPicture

*ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE

*NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

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*LOCATION CYCLE TRACK

*SUGGESTION

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AGENDA

INTRODUCTION

A cycle track, separated bike lane or protected bike. It is an exclusive bikeway that has elements of a separated path

and on-road bike lane. Size is power on India's roads and in the caste system of transport,

cyclists rank just a notch above pedestrians and stray animals. Buses and SUVs rarely, if ever, give way to lesser

By and large, cycling is not a lifestyle choice for the middle classes. Rather, it is the default mode of transport for those who cannot afford anything else.

STARTED BY Lucknow cycle track was started by Chief

Minister Akhilesh Yadav. He was inspired by Netherlands cycle track

during his visit to Netherlands. He send a team to Netherlands to study the

Amsterdam cycle track.  According to him -

i. To meet the aim of increasing cycle traffic, infrastructure facilities would be developed.

ii. It will encourage more and more people to use cycle as a mode of commuting.

iii. Use of cycle would not only ensure that clean environment is provided but also health will improve.

Statistical data regarding cycle track

Construction of 28 cycle track Money allotted 27.49 crore Rs. 0.730 km cycle track at kalidas marg will cost 148.33. Around 40 lakh Rs is the cost of 1 km of cycle track but may vary. Construction of Iconic Cycle Bridges at

1. CDRI to Lucknow University.

2. Along Lakshman Leela Ground

3. Janeshwar Mishra Park

Will cost 450 crore Rs. which will be built in 2017.

LOCATION OF PROMINENT CYCLE TRACK

KURSI ROAD PATRAKAR PURAM JAYNAESHWAR MISHRA PARK HAZRATGANJ GOVERNOR HOUSE CM AWAS VIKRAMADITYA MARG DAYAL PARADISE BANGLA BAZAR

SOCIETY AND IT’S PERCEPTION

Many people perceive cycle as poor man’s vehicle. So they avoid cycling due to prestige issues.

Perception of time saving Growing culture of laziness. Many people perceive that cycling on Indian roads is not safe Affordability of motor bikes due to increasing disposable incomes and easy

availability of financing facilities.

ADVANTAGE OF CYCLE TRACK

Environment friendly. Reduces traffic congestion. Safety for cyclist. Fit body. Easy to commute. Keeps cyclists off sidewalks.

DISADVANTAGE OF CYCLE TRACK

Cutting down of trees for construction of cycle track. Lack of awareness. Lack of education. Poor or lacking facilities. Cycle track being used by motorcyclist. Monetary expense on government.

HOW ACTUALLY THE CYCLE TRACK IS USED AS

Motorbike parking. Footpath. Dumping ground. Marketplace. Talking spot. Car parking. Sleeping ground.

Tying animal. Riding cycle.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARDING LUCKNOW CYCLE TRACK

According to TIMES OF INDIA A recent survey of the district administration found that though eight cycle

tracks are ready Barely 20-30% cyclists use them. A reality check by TOI shows that most of the cycle tracks, like on Kursi

Road and Jankipuram have been encroached by shopkeepers and vendors Hazratganj cycle track has turned into an illegal parking lot. The tracks in VIP areas like Vikramaditya Marg, Kalidas Marg and Golf

Club have been occupied by squatters.”

Vegetables and fruits vendors are doing brisk business on the half a kilometre on Kursi Road.

The cycle track from GPO towards Raj Bhawan has turned into an illegal parking slot.

 track from Vikramaditya Marg to La Martiniere College, has been encroached by vegetables and fruits vendors.

What they promised and what they delivered.

What was Promised Clean path Proper lightning Good construction of path Strict vigilance on law breaker Parking space for cycle

What they delivered Sub standard track. No Proper lightning. No regular cleaning of track No Parking space for cycle No vigilance over law

breaker

SUGGESTION

Regular maintenance and cleanliness of tracks. Educate people of the benefit of cycle track. Provide incentive to cycle track user. Proper lightning on the tracks. Imposing fine on law breakers. Tackling the heat by planting trees on the side of track. Making cycle tracks where there are school. Lead by example, make ministers use cycle track.

Educate the educated ones that cycle it is not a poor's man ride. Organize cycle rallies regularly in cities. Get media coverage of them through

participation of celebrities like cricketers, movie stars and ministers etc… Cycling should be seen as a symbol of youth and energy rather than poverty.

Posters in Notice boards of companies and hoardings near traffic signals or areas where there is regular traffic saying how cycling could have prevented their waiting at that signal for so much time

Distribute T-shirts with slogans like “Cycle For Health” to promote cycling among corporate employees and college pass outs.

Allow subsidy on cycle or TAX EXEMPTION. Link the metro stations and cycle track and provide parking facility.

SUGGESTION

CONCLUSION

It is a good initiative taken by the Chief minister for ecofriendly mode of transport.

This initiative will help student who ride cycle to go to there school. It has created a positive image in the eyes of world as it was well covered

in media. A step toward smart city and greener INDIA.