The project aims to create enhanced accessibility of the Ro-Ro jetty node, which is the main node of Fort Kochi Island in India. By improving traffic flow and coordination between different modes (public and private), including NMT, the project will show how reduced vehicular-pedestrian conflicts and enhanced walkable conditions for locals and tourists can be beneficial for all.
© WRI Increased private vehicle ownership and change in modal shift from public to private transport has changed the mobility dynamics in the island. The narrow street widths combined with unregulated parking of 4 wheelers and tourist buses has led to congestion on streets, junction conflicts leading to increased accident risks and air pollution. The area lacks NMT (Non-Motorized Transport) infrastructure and amenities leading to unsafe walkable conditions and threat to pedestrian and bicycle users. This is creating a serious threat to local built environment and natural ecosystem, in turn affecting the quality of life.
The project aims to create enhanced accessibility of the Ro-Ro jetty node, which is the main node of Fort Kochi Island. By improving traffic circulation, accessibility to adjacent spaces and coordination between different modes (public and private), including NMT, the project will show how reduced vehicular-pedestrian conflicts and enhanced walkable conditions for locals and tourists can be beneficial for all.
Planning phase for signage and tactical urbanism in advanced stage
Joint approach (TUMI, WRI India, GIZ India) towards Kochi Municipality to design and install signage
Covid-19 adjustments of project action plan “Building a Resilient Kochi“, a plan on a holistic approach to providing safe public transport and public spaces in times of a pandemic and beyond
Physical improvements of pedestrian access and safety through defined walkable spaces and safe crossings along streets and junctions
© WRI The main goals have gained importance in order to protect from Covid-19:
The pilot demonstrated the value of organizing traffic flows and the prioritization of modes. The inverse pyramid principle was used with pedestrians receiving the highest priority, thereafter bus traffic was prioritized and finally the individual motorized traffic (two-wheelers and cars) were given the least priority and least space to board the ro-ro jetty boat. This two day event proved the value of traffic flow measures and was taken on by the city of Kochi as a priority for future traffic planning.
TUMI’s scope of work is limited to documentation, design development, stakeholder consultations, and testing of solution on ground temporarily through tactical urbanism intervention. After thorough analysis of the proposal during the trial the updated design has been prepared and Kochi Municipal Corporation may take this forward for permanent implementation of physical infrastructure as well as enforcement of traffic recirculation with the help of other agencies.
Since several years he is working with GIZ with a focus on Asia & Africa. At TUMI he is on an ambitious journey to ensure procurement of 100000 E-buses by 2025. An energy manager by academics, he specializes in coupling digitization and circular economy topics with sustainable mobility solutions.
Focus Areas: TUMI E-Mobility, TUMI E-Bus Mission
Former consultant for KfW Development Bank in the field of nature protection, prioritizing on sustainable conservation finance. She has worked in Brazil, India and Ghana. Stephanie studied Business Administration and Economic Geography, focusing on new mobility trends.
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