International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056
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Development of Mass Rapid Transit System- Necessity of Lucknow City
Anil Pandey
1
, Rajneesh Kumar
2
1
Master of Technology, Civil Engineering, Lucknow Institute of Technology, Lucknow, India
2
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Lucknow Institute of Technology, Lucknow, India
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Abstract - A core region exists in almost every Indian city.
The core areas are frequently densely populated, crowded
locations with limited open space. They have a high population
density and are also tied to the city's historical past. These
core districts are deteriorating for a variety of causes, and this
deterioration is now presenting a danger to the cities' heritage
value. The fast-changing lifestyle of the residents of the region,
changes in the economics of individuals living in core areas,
neglect by local developing authorities, and a lack of
connectivity with newly built sections of the city are only a few
of the reasons for this deterioration. The heritage zone
frequently encircles the core portions of cities, separating
them from the newly constructed regions. The clogged
roadways that link the city's key districts make them
inaccessible to the general public.
To maintain the rich legacy of such locations for future
generations, there is a great need to connect the heritage core
regions with the main metropolis. The study article aims to
find a solution for the regeneration and conservation of core
regions using mass transportation fast systems.
Key Words: Mass Rapid System, Lucknow, public
transportation. Urban Area.
1. INTRODUCTION
India is a country with a history dating back over 7,000 years.
India has several cities that are among the country's oldest.
When there were no motorised vehicles on the land, these
antique cities were built. India has grown in practically every
industry in the last several years. The government's
liberalisation programme has had a good impact on the
country's economic situation. People's lifestyles have begun
to change at a rapid pace as their economic circumstances
have improved. Today, the country's ever-increasing
population poses a significant transportation burden. In the
last three decades, a country that was formerly famed for its
agricultural dominance has begun to see increasing rural-to-
urban migration. The size of urban centres is growing, which
is hurting the density of the core portions of practically all of
the country's cities. The country is currently at a fork in the
road, with a rich cultural past on one hand and the prospect
of future development on the other owing to economic
growth. People are relocating out of the core regions as a
result of economic and technological growth, and existing
land uses are being changed into inaccessible commercial
districts. We discover that historic residential settlements are
being turned into wholesale commercial centres in practically
all cities. This change in land use and mutilation of
residential clusters in core regions affects not only the
architectural heritage but also the intangible cultural legacy
of these core places, which is linked to the people who live
there. The absence of functioning public transportation
infrastructure has made it difficult to link the city's core
districts with newly built neighbourhoods. The striking
contrast between newly built districts and neglected city core
parts, clogged roadways and deteriorating core areas, all have
a significant impact on the tourist business.
1.1.Vehicular Traffic Scenario In India
The Ministry of Urban Development, the Government of
India's prediction for the next few years shows a startling
increase in the number of motor vehicles in India.
With the expanding number of cars in Lucknow and across
the country, it's more vital than ever to assess the current
situation in terms of road traffic carrying capacity in the
coming years. In reality, practically every city in India with a
population of more than a million people now has a severe
transportation challenge. The rate of population increase in
metropolitan regions, as well as continual migration from
rural to urban areas, is exacerbating the situation. Due to
rising urbanisation, population expansion, and economic
development, practically all Indian cities will confront a
serious public transportation crisis.
According to the report, residents living in Indian cities'
urban districts have seen a significant increase in their
economic standing. These economic changes have not gone
unnoticed in the heart of the city. According to polls, the
number of motorised cars possessed by persons living in
cities has increased by a factor of ten. The percentage
increase in the road network owing to restricted
carriageways in cities has lagged far behind the pace of
expansion in the population and number of motorised
vehicles in recent decades. The growth of the economy in
urban areas has been a primary driver of rural-to-urban
migration.
India has had rapid economic growth since 1991 when it
implemented a liberalisation strategy. Today, the country is
one of the world's fastest-expanding economies. As the
economy improves, so does people's desire to get behind the
wheel. India has not been spared from the phenomenon. Easy
auto loans, as well as an increase in the number of small-
segment vehicles and two-wheelers on the market, have