Highway Capacity Manual

Walkers slam 'killer' pavements

A recent survey by engineering students underscores this gruesome fact, and raises serious questions about the funds spent on footpaths by BBMP. Of the pedestrians surveyed, 51 per cent have rated city roads bad, 46 per cent called the situation average, and none rated the roads “good”. The students plan to share their findings with the authorities and, given a chance, offer solutions on pedestrian-friendly roads. Based on the highway capacity manual of the US transport research board, which specifies parameters like width and height of footpaths, the level of service for pedestrians on roads in each of the selected zones was calculated after factoring in pedestrian density and volume. Finally, a pedestrian walkability index was calculated on the lines of the global walkability index. The team plans to share its findings and suggestions with BBMP and the department of urban land transport. Prof M N Srihari, head, PG studies (highway technology), RVCE, said, “We are hopeful the study will make an impression on the civic authorities. A presentation will be made shortly and given a chance, the team will start working on a model road that is safe for pedestrians.” Lauding the students’ study, Captain S Raja Rao, infrastructure expert and former chairman of the High Court-appointed expert committee on roads, said, “Older people definitely cannot walk on the footpaths here and are compelled to walk on the roads, leading to accidents. Footpaths are encroached on and do not come up to prescribed standards. No footpath in the city is pedestrian-friendly.” actually, i've found that treated with a small amount of respect for their humanity, even if it is to say that you have no money, the hejiras i've been approached by have gracefully withdrawn. i have seen occasions when abuse has taken place, but that is usually initiated by the straight, upstanding, affronted citizen. Try not to shoo them away. try a simple 'no' - with a smile.works for me

by undertoad, ahruin@yahoo.com
Friday, June 24, 2011 11:42:08 AM
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Mr. Yogesh Sadhawani, It is so easy to give your comment and flashing headlines on such incidents without knowing the truth.I am inviting you to my village with your family and just stay here for only two nights. Yesterday only these robbers killed one 4year child and raped his mother.

Highway Capacity Manual 2010: Review of ITE Overview Webinar ...

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Here are some of the highlights from the webinar:

HCM 2010 is supposed to ship this week. ITE will have ten webinars to go over individual components of HCM 2010 (more info here ) The three hard copy volumes total 1200 pages New elements Multi-modal approach (ways to analyze bikes, peds, transit in addition to vehicles) Chapter describing when/how to use advanced traffic analysis tools such as micro-simulation Refined Level of Service criteria based on current research Primer for non-technical audiences Analysis accounts for actuated controllers and left turn lane queueing at traffic signals Tools for analyzing roundabouts (this is probably my favorite update - we finally have a simple apples to apples way of comparing stop signs/signals/roundabouts) All way stop signs - include three approach lanes instead of just two Side street stop signs - considers traffic from adjacent intersections Quick estimation method for interchange ramp terminals Volume 4 is an online site that contains discussion boards/errata/additions.  Tools to make this more of a living document.

I plan to attend about half of the upcoming HCM 2010 webinars (assuming NCITE continues to host them for a $10 fee).  I'll post a summary for each webinar I've attended.  I'll also post some thoughts on the HCM once I have a chance to go through my copy.  I'm also considering posting my login/password for Volume 4 so all of my loyal readers can log onto the website (without having to buy the $275 book).  Stay tuned...

Geoff - Here's the definition of delay from the HCM 2010 - "Additional travel time experienced by a driver, passenger, bicyclist, or pedestrian beyond that required to travel at the desired speed." For different types of travel, delay is calculated using different algorithms. HCM is the generally accepted way to calculate delay, but every agency has the right to say how much delay is acceptable. There are also more detailed micro-simulation models that can be used to calculate delay. These are heavy duty programs and require calibration of the model. HCM 2010 has a lengthy discussion on when it would be appropriate to consider the more refined analysis available with micro-simulation.

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