A Case Study of Pedestrian Facility at Rangpo Traffic Intersection (Sikkim)
Abstract
Abstract The risk to pedestrians increases as vehicular traffic increases, especially in developing countries where pedestrian movement is not given much consideration in design considerations. In hilly areas, pedestrian facilities such as foot paths and foot over bridges are available, but pedestrian crossings are not available at most of the busy intersections. The lack of dedicated pedestrian crossings causes pedestrians to cross at random, disrupting traffic flow and increasing pedestrian danger. In this analysis, a busy unsignalized intersection is investigated. This is a three-arm intersection leading to Majhitar, Rorathang and Teesta. A detailed traffic study (traffic volume and vehicle types) and pedestrian volume data is collected for each am. The information gathered is evaluated, and recommendations for engineering design and planning elements of pedestrian facilities along roadways and at road crossings are made.
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