Analysis Accessibility issues Analysis of Ajmeri gate side Barrier free footpath with Slip resistant and tactile material: Minto road and D.B Gupta road have adequate footpath with proper design strategies for differently abled, while Bhavbhuti Marg has a somewhat less differently abled friendly footpath. There is little or no access from Bhavbhuti Marg to the station building for pedestrians. (10.5) Efficient Lighting: Minto road has sufficient street lamps to laminate the street at night, while there is inadequate lighting for Bhavbhuti marg. The entry to the station is not lit at all during the night. Appropriate Shading: Apart from area around Shivaji Park, the site lacks sufficient shading for pedestrian, with almost no shading at the entrance point. Toilets: The only toilets available on the site are on the north side and toilets for women are only provided nearer to the station and there are only open urinals for men on D.B. Gupta Marg.
Analysis of paharganj side Barrier free footpath with Slip resistant and Tactile material: There is a lack of proper footpaths in the area. The only adequate pedestrian walkways are nearer to Connaught Place and disappear just before the station entry. (10.6) Efficient Lighting: There is an adequate amount of street light in the area.The are not sufficient lighting inside Pahadganj, but that is compromised by large amount of street activity providing ‘eyes on the street’. Appropriate Shading: There is a lack of any kind of shading in the area. A shade is provided for auto rickshaw drivers to rest, but its close proximity to a garbage dump renders it useless. Toilets: Public restrooms are available throughout the site, but they are still not sufficient.
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10.5 Ajmeri gate side Barrier free movement, efficient lighting, appropriate shading, toilets (L-R)
10.6 Paharganj side Barrier free movement, efficient lighting, appropriate shading, toilets (L-R)
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