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NH 17, NH 47 and NH 49; 3 National Waterways, an International Airport, Cochin Port located on strategic International Route and broad guage lines linking Kochi to other States are the major intercity linkages.  \nThe regional road linkages are supplemented by an extensive network of navigation routes through the lagoon system, serving the movement of passengers and cargo.  \nAs part of the preparation of a report on the comprehensive study for the transport system in Greater Cochin area, RITES have done a survey in (2001) . Its analysis reveals that:  \n• The buses contribute about 14% of the vehicular traffic and carry 73% of the Passenger traffic;  \n• The share of cars in terms of vehicular trips is about 38% carrying 15% of passenger trips;  \n• Two wheelers contribute 35% of vehicular traffic and 8% of passenger traffic; and  \n• Auto rickshaws constitute about 13% of vehicular traffic and 4% of passenger trips. As part of the comprehensive study for the transport system M/s RITES had undertaken O-D survey, Volume count surveys, speed and delay surveys, parking survey; pedestrian volume survey, travel characteristics etc. and the study results are utilized in the preparation of this document. The relevant study results are included as tables in Annexure.5 .  \n1.2 Traffic Flow and Travel Demand  \nIncreasing urbanization over the years has resulted in the development of vast areas as urban extensions. Many roads were laid in an incremental manner to cater to the increased traffic demand. The City has developed in a disintegrated urban form spreading along major traffic corridors. Congestion on arterial roads is due to haphazard development, narrow streets, congested junction, unorganized parking etc. which creates hindrance to the smooth flow of traffic. Most of the bridges and major corridors are no longer able to cope up with even the present traffic demand. High travel time and congestions have created an adverse effect on the economic and environmental health of this city.  \nThe running speed characteristics during peak and off-peak periods are presented in Table (Ref. Annexure 5) . The running speeds are relatively low in the study area network with 72% have running speed around 20 kmph during peak hours and greater than 30 kmph during Off peak hours.  \nThe major problems identified in road sector are listed below:  \n• Majority of traffic problems are concentrated along two east-west corridors ofthe city;  \n• The city is divided into two parts by the Railway line;  \n• Improper traffic junctions;  \n• Chronic parking problems in core areas, lack of parking space results in road side parking causing bottle necks and creating traffic block;  \n• The pedestrian crossing across major corridors in city centre is a serious problem;  \n• The absence of bus bays causes considerable reduction in road capacity;  \n• Main roads are obstructed by transformers and hoardings installed on road margins;  \n• High volume of traffic in major corridors ofthe city core which do not have the capacity to bear the present traffic volume and creates high congestion;  \n• Narrow bridges and inadequate number of railway over bridges; and  \n• Encroachment of road by foot path vendors and petty shops which result in consequent narrowing of the area available for movement of traffic.  \nA classified traffic volume survey was carried out in selected screen line (9 locations) mid blocks (23 locations) and intersections (40 locations) as part of the transportation study for Kochi.  \nThe peak hour traffic at mid block locations varies between 423 PCU at Market road to 3979 PCU at MG Road. The heaviest traffic is observed at MG road (4000 PCU s) and Shanmugham road (3700 PCUs) during peak hours (Refer Annexure 5) .  \nThe hourly variation of traffic at mid block locations is ","cbCaijE0O1cRy67y","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijE0O1cRy67y","pdf",144081,14,"English","# 1.1 Present Scenario\n## Intercity and regional linkages\n## Survey approach and data sources\n# 1.2 Traffic Flow and Travel Demand\n## Urban form, congestion drivers, and travel demand\n## Running speed characteristics\n## Major road-sector problems\n## Traffic volume survey results\n## Composition and distribution of traffic\n## Passenger and vehicular trip movement","[{\"question\":\"What modes of transport connect Kochi to other parts of India?\",\"answer\":\"Kochi is connected through major road, rail, air, and water modes, including NH 17, NH 47, NH 49, national waterways, an international airport, and Cochin Port.\"},{\"question\":\"What do the survey findings show about vehicle shares in traffic and passenger movement?\",\"answer\":\"Buses account for about 14% of vehicular traffic and carry about 73% of passenger traffic. Cars contribute about 38% of vehicular trips and 15% of passenger trips, while two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws also have specified shares for both traffic and passengers.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors are identified as major road-sector problems causing congestion in Kochi?\",\"answer\":\"Key issues include haphazard development, narrow streets, congested junctions, unorganized parking, lack of bus bays, obstructions from transformers and hoardings, inadequate corridor capacity, and encroachment by vendors narrowing the movement area.\"}]","Traffic and Transportation - Kochi Study Report | PDF",35]