8.5-km stretch along JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg to undergo end-to-end mobility assessment

An 8.5-kilometer stretch of Hyderabad's JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg Metro corridor will undergo a comprehensive mobility assessment, according to officials. The focus of the Traffic Mobility and Last-Mile Connectivity Study is to identify and address issues related to pedestrian movement, public transport connectivity, traffic management, and access to Metro stations.

The assessment, discussed at a meeting chaired by Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, will examine the entire corridor, starting from Miyapur to Raidurg, with an emphasis on improving pedestrian safety and access, public transport connectivity, and traffic management.

Identified gaps will include insufficient footpaths, unsafe pedestrian crossings, encroachments, and unsafe sections along the stretch. Additionally, measures to provide continuous and safer pedestrian access will be evaluated. The study will also consider auto-rickshaw and feeder connectivity, including the need for suitable pickup and drop-off spots, designated feeder auto stands at Metro stations and major junctions.

The assessment will examine traffic congestion points and accident-prone locations, as well as pedestrian crossings, signage, barricades, and traffic regulation requirements. Specifically, school-related traffic, including the movement of school buses and vans, will be assessed, along with congestion caused by vehicles used by parents during peak hours.

Proposed measures may include designated pick-up and drop-off zones away from the main carriageway, school-child car-pooling, and integrating walking and cycling facilities with feeder autos and e-autos.

The study aims to enhance the feeder network and improve last-mile connectivity to Metro stations, addressing the city's growing dependence on private transport modes. Between 2011 and 2024, Hyderabad saw approximately 64 lakh daily trips, with around 62 lakh attributed to two-wheelers, private cars, autos, and taxis. Of these, 63% of GPS-recorded trips were within a 5-kilometer radius.