Early experiments started in 2014 with Traffic Police as they are engaged in the management of traffic of the city. Through better design, signal timing could be reduced, pedestrian safety could be increased and public space could be created. With help of chalk, paint and bollards, these experiments have been transformative. CGM team helped create more of such quick turnaround projects in 6 cities. Here is a compilation of the main ones.

1. Low cost and
quick Tactical
method to
improve
walkability and
safety.
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2. 2014 Ahmedabad
with Ahmedabad Traffic Police
Traffic Police won Volvo National Award 2015
Vijay Char Rasta

3. Before

4. Modified

5. Left turning is easy while still large waiting space released

6. Before

7. Of 3 traffic lanes, one lane was converted to Parallel Parking. Parking became more organized.
Previously existing parking space became walkable space.

8. People found it easy to cycle in the new space that was created.

9. Vehicle queuing also improved

10. Crossing the road became safer

12. 2016 Delhi
with Delhi Traffic Police
Paharganj Chowk

13. Before

14. After

15. Night-time paint work and geometric corrections

16. Geometric corrections of all arms, pedestrian space released

17. Proper Bus turning as per new geometry without compromising on ped. space

18. People being able to cross the road safely

20. 2018 Srinagar
with Srinagar city Traffic Police, PWD and Municipal Corporation
Soura Chowk

21. Road geometry marking work carried out at night manually

22. Paint work and bollards installed, all in one night

23. Completed new pedestrian crossings and waiting spaces

24. Before

25. After

26. 300 School children painted the entire pedestrian space
making it beautiful and lively

27. School children painted
Huge energy and pride among students, in a 4hr exercise

28. School children painted
Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space

29. Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space
Before

30. Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space
Stage 1 Transformation

31. Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space
Stage 1 TransformationStage 2 Full Transformation

32. Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space

33. 2019 Delhi
with NorthDMC, PWD, UTTIPEC and Delhi Traffic Police
Won National Award 2019
Karol Bagh

34. Before – 6% vehicles taking 40% space

35. Before – heavily congested street with vehicle parking and honking,
pedestrians finding difficult to walk, shop

36. Removal of median where it was obstructing the free movement of
people
Bollards at cross roads and potted plants all along the street
Tactical Implementation Work was completed ‘Over-night’

37. Implementation of 1 km stretch - through ‘Tactile Urbanism’ Method: May 2019
Street closed for vehicles.

38. Before

39. Now – pedestrian-friendly environment,
with proper lines and signages

40. Before

41. Now – pedestrians finding it joyful experience

42. Installation of benches an instant hit and game changer

43. Toddlers and Elderly could now be seen on the Street….

44. Public Space for all.

45. Before - Karol Bagh Metro Station Area: May 2019 - NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

46. Now

47. Now

48. Before – congested Karol Bagh station area with mixing of all vehicles and non-
defined pick up spots.

49. Karol Bagh Station Area: TODAY
Making transferring between modes easy, comfortable.Now

50. Spots marked for cars and 2-wheelers

51. Enforcement with stricter Penalties

52. Street corners encroached by vehicles for decades

53. Street corners encroached by vehicles for decades

54. Now… a shaded Seating space for pedestrians have Fruit Juice under the Trees….

56. Media Coverage of the Project

57. Presentation at ‘Urban Mobility India 2019’ at Lucknow, Session chaired by Hon’ble Chairman,
Sabarmati Riverfront DCL. Project presented by Commissioner, North Delhi Municipal Corporation

58. ‘Urban Mobility India Commendable initiative award 2019’ under the
category of ‘Best Non-Motorised Transport Project’

59. Junction transformed to traffic managed and walkable space
Stage 1 Transformation
Thank you.
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