Chapter - 8: 8.1. Traffic Survey
Chapter - 8: 8.1. Traffic Survey
Chapter - 8: 8.1. Traffic Survey
Introduction
8.1. Traffic Survey:
Traffic survey is one of the most vital aspect of urban study as it depicts the degree of
urban mobility and interaction with surrounding areas. Road based, Mode based and Time
based traffic analysis have been conducted in three important Traffic Intersection Points
(TIPs) adjacent to the Nainital Lake.
A traffic survey was done at some major traffic intersection points in Nainital
along some major roads such Lower Mall Road , Upper Mall Road , Bhowali Road ,
Kathgodam Road , College Road and Snow view Road .
Some bar diagrams have been prepared to show the traffic flow variation at
three major traffic intersection points in Nainital. From these diagrams , it is clear that
the number of vehicles increase during peak time ( 10:00a.m. – 11:00 am .) in every
road. Especially the number of two wheeler increases during peak time. The total
number of vehicles decrease during off peak time (01:00 p.m.-02:00 p.m.) .
Some pie diagrams have been prepared to show the vehicular strength during
peak and off peak time. From these diagrams , it is clear that the number of vehicles
increase during peak time. It is seen that two wheelers are the dominant vehicle in
Snow view road. The number of taxi s and trucks increase in Bhowali road during
pick time. Four wheelers are dominant in College road. The total number of vehicles
decrease during off peak time in almost every road.
The diagram in Fig.3 shows the price of private cars from Nainital to some
other selected places. The diagram shows that it is most costly to go Corbett
National Park from Nainital in private car as the place having more route distance
from Nainital. The cost is increasing as per the distance increases from Nainital.
The diagram in Fig.4 shows the route distance from Nainital to some other
selected places. From this diagram , it is clear that New Delhi has the highest route
distance from Nainital. Himalaya Darshan has the lowest route distance from Nainital.
An accessibility map (Fig.5) has been prepared to show the accessibility from
Nainital to some major places. This map has been prepared through Detour Index. The
area having lowest value in Detour Index (New Delhi), is highly accessible. The area
having highest value in Detour Index (Bhimtal) , is very low accessible. Four
accessibility zone have been shown in this map. The zone having deepest colour in
map and lowest value in Detour Index , is very high accessible zone. The zone having
lightest colour in the map and highest value in Detour Index , is very low accessible
zone. The remaining two zones are high and low accessible zones .
The vision of the Road and Transport for the Nainital City is to provide with the safe and
reliable transport system that is sustainable, environmental friendly especially keeping in
mind the comfort of the visitors. Also to improve the share and quality of public transport
service that will improve the traffic management.
Strategies
• Ensure free flow of traffic through junction improvement and providing sufficient off-street
parking
• Ensure free and safe movement of pedestrian providing footpaths and Side Protection
Barriers
• To provide alternate roads, elevated road through Nala and alternate ropeway
• To provide better and affordable public transport system
Junctions Improvement
Following junctions are proposed for the improvements on the basis of observation and with
consultation of PWD Officer, Traffic Police of Nainital City.
• Tallital Bus stand junction
• Mallital Rickshaw stand junction
• Municipal council junction
• Telephone exchange junction
• Manu Maharani junction
• Sherwood junction
• Junction near Masjid
• Junction of Ramsay Road and Thandi Sarak (near Phansi Gadhera) Intersections must be
designed and operated for simplicity and uniformity. The design must keep the capabilities
and limitations of drivers, pedestrians and vehicles using intersections. It should be based on
knowledge of what a driver will do rather than what he should do. All the traffic information
on road signs and marking should be considered in the design stage prior to taking up
construction work. Any location having merging diverging or crossing maneuvers of two
vehicles is a potential conflict point. The main objective of the intersection design should be
minimising conflict points. The improvement measures normally include:
Traffic Restrictions
The traffic restrictions on the Mall Road to stay as present. However, in summer peak period,
during 1800-2100 ‘No Vehicle’ Period on Mall Road, 2 – Way Rickshaw movement may be
allowed on lower Mall Road.
Footpath
Most of the roads are having road between 2.0 m to 3.5 m therefore providing footpath is not
possible.
New Bypass
To overcome congestion of Haldwani Road and to ease pressure of traffic on Mall Road, a
second entry from Haldwani Road is much required. It is proposed to construct a bypass from
Haldwani road (NH 87) near Baldiakhan which will join Kaladungi Road (SH 13) near
Sadiatal. Reserve Forest will come in the alignment of Byepass for which clearance from the
Forest Department will be needed. PWD Officers told clearance from the Forest Department
is already in process, hopefully clearance will be available within few months time.
New Road
New Road covering Nallah no. 23 from Flats (near masjid) upto Telephone Exchange
junction is proposed. The proposed majot roads and transport projects are shown in Map 7.1.
Elevated Road
As there is lot of traffic pressure on Mall roads at present. The problem will further aggravate
with traffic increase in future. Widening of these roads is not possible so elevated 2-lane road
with footpath parallel to lower Mall and bye passing the existing structure is proposed
through Lake.
Bus Stand
New Bus Stand can be located on Kaladhungi Road near Char Khet Village. The location will
be appropriate as proposed byepass joining Haldwani Road and Kaladhungi Road will be
about 2-3 kms from Proposed Bus Stand.
New Ropeways
With a view towards tourism development and giving an alternate mode of transport to the
local population following new ropeways are proposed. Harinagar – Hanumangarhi – Tallital;
Kilburg – Barapathar – Tiffin Top A circular Ropeway surrounding the lake at an elevated
level connedting zoo, tiffin top etc. is also proposed.