11 Km Greenway from Royapuram to Foreshore Estate to come in Chennai
Posted on: 03/Oct/2013 11:47:41 AM
Chennai Corporation has decided to have 11 Km greenway from Royapuram to Foreshore Estate to come in Chennai
A greenway is a multi-use trail designed to provide a safe alternative to walk, jog, bike, or skate away from busy city streets. Many cities have successfully transformed urban spaces and provided alternative networks for walking and cycling.
The project, which is likely to be worth Rs 7-10 crore, was initially suggested for a 11 km stretch by City Connect and Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP).
The project would include high quality, expanded pedestrian footpath, cycle tracks, trees, benches, wastebins, besides other public space amenities.
Chennai Corporation is also planning to have public cycle sharing systems that are popular in many countries and are a relatively new concept in India. Several Indian cities have shown interest in setting up such systems. A pilot phase of India’s first fully automated cycle sharing system was recently launched in Bangalore, and additional systems are being planned in Bhopal, Gurgaon, Mysore, and Rajkot.
