Summary of Comments & Observations by Various Stakeholders
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Summary of Comments & Observations by various Stakeholders Contents Comments by Page No. 1 Shri Ujwal Keskar 1 – 3 2 Shri Anil Shirole 4-10 3 Dr. AdhirajJoglekar 11-24 4 Mr. Magnus Carle (Ramboll Consultants) 25-34 5 Shri Madhukar Ghatpande 35-36 6 Shri Ranjit Gadgil 37-39 7 Shri Sujit Patwardhan 40-44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Ujwal Keskar Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. Comments by Shri Ujwal Keskar : 26.08.08 1. Executive It is very serious that the Consultant is suggesting “broad” CMP is a vision document. It is drafted Summary suggestions as on page 8 of the above report. Anybody can focusing on strategic measures, and incorporates suggest in broad way what Pune CMP should include. What is the policy directives set forth in the NUTP of Page 8 the necessity of a consultant like IL&FS? For bringing in reality GoI. the “broad” suggestions, it is necessary that the Plan is Specific project-level suggestions need to be SPECIFIC. There is no such reference in the entire Plan. Such based on detailed case-specific studies, which work is expected from a Consultant. are beyond the scope of a CMP. We have however provided specific strategy- level suggestions based on our analysis, review of past studies and a Transpiration Model developed for PMC area. This would be clear if one goes through the full report. 2. Executive Page 14, Point no 14: Increasing the Parking Rates CMP recommends levy of parking fee as an Summary overarching policy measure. Page 14 3. Executive “Vehicle Use Tax” in Congested Localities Congestion pricing and other travel demand Summary management measures are proposed as a I do not really understand what the Consultants have to measure towards increasing the public transport specifically suggest / recommend. Clarification may be modal share after implementing the envisaged obtained from the Consultants as to which new tax should be public transport initiatives. These are measures levied on the Congested Localities. Clarification is necessary that discourage use of private vehicles. that in the DP (Development Plan), all the Peths so also all Page 1 of 44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Ujwal Keskar Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. the Gaothans are included as Congested Localities. And it The CMP does not suggest this as a first will not be correct to collect such a Tax from people of such measure, but recommends that after public specific localities. transport improvements, this could be used as a tool to further improve the targeted modal shares. Demand Management and Supply Management must go hand in hand and is normally followed world wide as additional ways to modifying modal split in favor of public transport specifically in congested sections of city. 4. Executive Page 15, point no 17 – Fixing the ratio of Auto-Rikshaws along Auto Rickshaws have an important role to play Summary with those of Public Transport and Non-Motorized Transport in any city. They must not be allowed to operate (Bicycle / Pedestrians). I need an explanation of this, didn’t as alternative to public transport. They must Page 15 understand the point. transition from a competitor to a complementary feeder service operator. 5. Executive Page no 15, Point no 18 – Establishing PMTA…..who will do it, PMTA will need to be established by the State Summary then what to do with PMPML? Government with appropriate representation from concerned stakeholders (PMC, PCMC, Page 15 PMPML, Cantonment Boards, & Police etc.). All stakeholder agencies will continue carrying out their mandated functions. Only their planning functions related to transport are recommended to be coordinated through PMTA to ensure integrated planning, implementation Page 2 of 44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Ujwal Keskar Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. and management, instead of each individually planning in isolation. PMPL is envisaged to continue with is primary mandate of operating the public transport system in the region. 6. Executive How to raise the required funds of Rs 16,000 Crore? There is Pl. refer to section 9.2. of the CMP, where Summary no plan for this. potential role players / financing agencies are identified. Such work is not expected from a Consultant. What we will be doing and how will it be done, the funds raising for this, its The fund required will need to be raised through stages, is all what is expected of the Consultant. a concerted effort by, say, constituting an Urban Transport Fund and establishing an SPV for managing the fund and implementing the projects through various structures in an integrated manner. A draft framework has been worked out in this regard and can be included in the CMP. 7. This CMP is of very broad nature. It is requested to give time The CMP submitted has both broader as well as for discussion regarding this. specific recommendations to achieve the set vision and targets for the city. We appreciate your concerns and observations and would be glad to have a discussion in this regard. Page 3 of 44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Anil Shirole Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. Comments by Shri Anil Shirole : 18.09.08 1. Ref. 1 There is a proposal of 850 new buses. For this there is a general This figure of 850 buses has been worked out as Document funds deficit and the option of getting buses on hire seems the current gap in number of buses adopting a not proper. On this option, for last few months, there does not seem norm of 50 buses per lakh population. specified to be any action except some un-workable options. E.g. in These number of buses will need to be procured between, there was a tender called for hiring A/C buses. Pune Page 9 in a phased manner to address the gap in fleet citizens for 8-10 months of Pune weather, are using without any size. CMP does not specifically recommend the complaint non-A/C buses for last many decades. For Pune city, specifications of the buses. it is a laughable entertaining option, it is felt an improper one. (and there is no provision of facility of A/c at their home or workplace) and it is felt that henceforth as well, they will continue with such usage, As A/C buses are more expensive compare to Non-A/c buses and considering the strain due to A/c on the engines, it will add to the environmental pollution. It is necessary to strive and make efforts with tender or other ways, for required number of non-a/c buses Presently it is really necessary to take into confidence the owners of buses taken on hire. 2. Ref. 8 A map is necessary to properly understand the description Document herein this paragraph. not specified Page 11 Page 4 of 44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Anil Shirole Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. 3. Ref. 9 Linking Senapati Bapat Road, Bal-Bharati–Paud Road, so also These may be very valid proposals, as they are Document Karve Nagar & Sinhagad Road should be considered. Widening apparently the felt needs of citizens, whose not of road between Warje to Agricultural College along the canal views are represented. specified should be thought of. Wide road to link Ghole road and The CMP proposes an intermediate ring road Senapati Bapat Road should be considered; it is also easily Page 12 which would address such connectivity issues. possible to develop link roads elsewhere within the city. In this However, CMP does not give specific regard, appropriate action may be considered after getting alignments, as these would need to be suggestions from citizens and members (elected representatives) established through a TEFS of the proposed ring of the Corporation. road. 4. Ref. 18 Reference to coordination with Police department is necessary. Agreed Document not specified Page 15 5. Ref. -- a) It should be considered whether increase of vehicle speed in Concern not clear – can be discussed Document Pune city will be sustainable. not b) For some vehicle types, the graph is not available beyond specified year 2001, it may be shown. Page 19 6. Ref. Doc. -- How much population has been assumed? It is not clear if Peak Reference not clear – can be discussed not hour public transport trips are 70,000. Clarification is specified necessary. Page 23 Page 5 of 44 Comments / Observations on the City Mobility Plan for Pune Shri Anil Shirole Sr Reference Para Comment Clarification No Document / No. Page No. 7. Ref. -- PMPML has 360 old buses. Total buses are 1330. Requirement New buses (including replacement of 360 old Document is 1750, thus deficit is 420. The balance tally of New buses, 850 buses) required is 780. Add 10% as spare not nos. or 760 nos. may be explained by calculation. capacity, it comes to 858 – say 850. specified Page 33 8. Ref. -- Narrow road (small buses) / Wide road: arrangement should be Concern not clear – can be discussed Document different for both. not specified Page 33 9. Ref. -- It is seen that there is no firm action on the lacunae about BRT We are aware that the Pilot BRT is being Document brought to the fore earlier. Hence till that is done, it is improper modified to address the lacunae. We believe not to make its larger (BRT) scheme. that the BRT is an economical first step to specified improve the public transport system in the city, Page 34 before embarking upon capital intensive, long gestation MRTS projects 10.