Urban study of Axar chowk junction,Vadodara

URBAN STUDY AKSHAR CHOWK JUNCTION VADODARA

SUTHAR NIRAV AR7313

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE VADODARA DESIGN ACADEMY

Bil,Vadodara, Gujarat , India - 390 001

Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.1

INTRODUTION OF VADODARA CITY .......................................................................... 4

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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4

1.1.2 GEOGRAPHY .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 ROAD NETWORK OF VADODARA CITY .......................................................................... 5 1.2.1

Road Network of Vadodara............................................................................... 5

2. Junctions or Circles in Vadodara......................................................................................... 5 2.1

Introduction of Junctions ............................................................................................ 7

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Junction ................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Identify critical Junctions in Vadodara ......................................................................... 9 3. AKSHAR CHOWK JUNCTION (CIRCLE) ............................................................................... 11 3.1

Introduction of Akshar chowk Junction ................................................................. 12

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Road network (Linkages) of Akshar chowk Junction ........................................... 12

3.4 Building usage of Akshar chowk junction ................................................................... 14 3.5

Figure ground of Akshar chowk Junction .............................................................. 15

3.6 Traffic Movement at Akshar chowk Junction............................................................ 16 3.7 Issues of Akshar chowk Junction .................................................................................. 17 3.7.1 Edges Of Akshar chowk Junction.......................................................................... 18 4. Proposals for Akshar chowk Junction ................................................................................ 20 4.1 Proposal - 1 Control road network through Median ................................................. 20 4.2 Proposal – 2 Use Dead Spaces Under The bridge ..................................................... 21

Table of Figure Figure1Junctions In Vadodara City ......................................................................................... 9 Figure 2 Road network(Linkages) of Akshar chowk ............................................................ 12 Figure 3 Diagram of Connections .......................................................................................... 13 Figure 4 Building Usage............................................................................................................ 14 Figure 5 Figure Ground ............................................................................................................ 15 Figure 6 Traffic Movement Diagram ...................................................................................... 16 Figure 7 Night scene of Junction ........................................................................................... 19 Figure 8 Night Scene toward old padra road...................................................................... 19 Figure 9 Current condition under the bridge ....................................................................... 19 URBAN STUDTY OF AKSHAR CHOWK JUNCTION,VADODAR

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Figure 10 Unused Volume Under the bridge ........................................................................ 19 Figure 11 Edges of akshar chowk Junction .......................................................................... 19 Figure 12 Unused Sapces Under the bridge ......................................................................... 19 Figure 13 Traffic control with median .................................................................................... 20

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION OF VADODARA CITY 1.2 ROAD NETWORK OF VADODARA CITY

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1.1 INTRODUTION OF VADODARA CITY

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INTRODUCTION

Vadodara formerly known as Baroda is the third-largest[7] city in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad and Surat. It is the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District and is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, 141 kilometres (88 mi) from 8 that the state capital Gandhinagar.

The railway line and NH connect Delhi and Mumbai pass through Vadodara. It is known as a Sanskari city of India.

The first recorded history of the city is that of the early trader settlers who settled in the region in 812 AD. The province was mainly Hindu-dominated with Hindu kings ruling until 1297. The Gupta Empire was the first power in the region in the early years of the CE. Later, the region was taken over by the Chaulukya dynasty. By this time Muslimrule had spread across India, and the reins of power were then snatched by the Delhi Sultans. The city was ruled for a long time by these Sultans until they were overthrown by the Mughals.

LATITUDE

: 22’30’

LONGITUDE: 73’20’ CLIMATE SOIL

: HOT AND DRY

TYPE:

DEEP BLACK SOIL

BLACK, MIDIUM TO LOAMYSAND

VEGETATIION: DRY DECIDUOUS AND THORNY-SCRUB

1.1.2 GEOGRAPHY Vadodara is located at 22.30°N 73.19°E in western India at an elevation of 39 metres (128 ft). It is the 18th-largest city in India with an area of 235 square kilometres (91 sq mi) and a population of 2.1 million, according to the 2010–11 census. The city sits on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, in central Gujarat. The Vishwamitri frequently dries up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of [[1]]. The city is located on the fertile plain between the Mahi and Narmada Rivers. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, the cosmopolis falls under seismic zone-III, in a scale of I to V (in order of increasing proneness to earthquakes)

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1.2 ROAD NETWORK OF VADODARA CITY 1.2.1

Road Network of Vadodara

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2. Junctions or Circles in Vadodara

2.1 Introduction of Junction 2.2 Identify critical junction In Vadodara

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2.1 Introduction of Junctions 2.1.1

Junction

A place where several routes, lines, or roads meet, link, or cross each other.

An intersection is a road junction where two or more road either meets or cross at same grade (at same level). An intersection may be 3-way, A T-Junction/T intersection or Fork, 4-way –cross road or 5 – way or more.

It is controlled by Traffic lights or An Iceland at Junction.

Types of Junctions 1. 3-way Intersection A junction between three road segments (arms), Is a T-junctions or Y-junctions.

2. 4 – way Intersections Usually involve a crossing over of two streets or road. In area where there are blocks and in some other cases. The road crossing streets or road is perpendicular to each other. However, two roads may cross at a different angle. In few cases, the junction of two road segments may be offset from each when reaching an intersection, even though both ends may be considered the same street.

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3. 5 – way Intersections 5-way intersections are less common but still exist, especially in urban area as with non-rectangular blocks.

5 – Way Junction

4. 6 – way Intersections 6 – way Intersections usually Involve a crossing of three streets at one junction, for example, a crossing of two perpendicular streets and a diagonal street is a rather common type of 6 – way Intersection.

Seven or more approaches to a single intersection, such as at seven Dials, London are rare 5.

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2.2 Identify critical Junctions in Vadodara

Figure1Junctions In Vadodara City

Name of circles in Vadodara And its Typology of Junction 1. Akshar chowk – 3 way Intersection 2. Manisha circle – 4 way Intersection 3. Chakli circle - 4 way Intersection 4. Havemore circle(Rock star circle) - 4 way Intersection 5. Racecourse - 3 way Intersection 6. Natubhai circle- 3 way Intersection 7. Gai circle(shrenik circle) - 4 way Intersection 8. Radha Krishna char rasta- 4 way Intersection 9. Top circle- 3 way Intersection 10. Genda circle- 4 way Intersection 11. L&T circle- 4 way Intersection 12. Abhilasa Chowkdi- 4 way Intersection 13. Khiskoli circle- 3 way Intersection 14. Dairy den- 3 way Intersection 15. Kala ghoda- 4 way Intersection 16. Vad circle- 4 way Intersection 17. Munjmahuda- 3 way Intersection URBAN STUDTY OF AKSHAR CHOWK JUNCTION,VADODAR

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18. Mandavi Gate- 4 way Intersection 19. BAPS circle- 3 way Intersection 20. Golden chowkdi- 4 way Intersection 21. Kapurai chowkdi- 4 way Intersection 22. Chhani char rasta- 4 way Intersection 23. Amit nagar circle- 4 way Intersection 24. Airport circle- 4 way Intersection Majorly in Vadodara city 3 way and 4 way intersection junctions.

Akshar chowk junction is odd in intersection type basically Junction is Ttype or three way intersections but Akshar chowk junction is not resolved in terms of traffic control system/

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3. AKSHAR CHOWK JUNCTION (CIRCLE) 3.1 Introduction of Akshar chowk Junction 3.2 Road network (linkages) of Akshar chowk Junction 3.3 Building Use of Junction 3.4 Figure Ground of Akshar chowk 3.5 Traffic Movement at Akshar chowk junction 3.6 Issues of Junction

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3.1 Introduction of Akshar chowk Junction Aksharchowk is a 3- way Junction or T-junction. Majorly Aksharchowk junction between Vadodara and padra.But circle or junction is not resolved in terms of traffic control system.

3.2 Road network (Linkages) of Akshar chowk Junction Akshar chowk junction is connects Majorly.Atladra-oldpadra and atladara – Akota main road.3 of 1 intersection is started with over bridge of Atladara-Akshar chowk Bridge.Another 4the intersection is Sun pharma road.

Akshar chowk junction is busy because of most of industrial area of Vadodara established toward padra . so rush of company buses.in all three company ship.

Aksharchowk is a spot for pick point of nearest employs of company.

Figure 2 Road network(Linkages) of Akshar chowk

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3.3 Current connections of Akshar chowk Diagram

Figure 3 Diagram of Connections

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3.4 Building usage of Akshar chowk junction Building usage near or in proximity of Junctions is basically commercial. Road edge is commercial. Its includes offices, Restaurants, Retail shops, Hospitals And Temporary Hawkers at the edge.

In terms of Building Heights Nearest buildings are G+1 to G+12 floors

Figure 4 Building Usage

Residential Commercial

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3.5 Figure ground of Akshar chowk Junction

Figure 5 Figure Ground

As Shown in Figure ground edges of Akshar chowk Junction is covered with built mass with commercial complexes and public places.

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3.6 Traffic Movement at Akshar chowk Junction

Figure 6 Traffic Movement Diagram

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3.7 Issues of Akshar chowk Junction Akshar chowk is a One the very Busy and Crowded Junction In Vadodara due to its traffic control system, Starting point of atladara over bridge Main Linkage of Vadodara and padra.

Major Issues of Aksharchowk Junctions As below1.

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Bad Traffic control design Accidents at The Junction Unused or dead spaces under the Atladara flyover Illegal Parking at the edge of junction Pick up Point of buses at the junction Encroachment Of edges By Hawkers Starting point of bridge Two circle at junction uncontrolled vehicular traffic

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3.7.1 Edges Of Akshar chowk Junction.

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3.7.2 Current scenario of junction

Figure 10 Unused Volume Under the bridge

Figure 12 Unused Sapces Under the bridge

Figure 9 Current condition under the bridge

Figure 11 Edges of akshar chowk Junction

Figure 8 Night Scene toward old padra road

Figure 7 Night scene of Junction

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4. Proposals for Akshar chowk Junction

Proposals are Issue Based for controlling traffic issues, accidents and use of Dead spaces at junction.

4.1 Proposal - 1 Control road network through Median

Figure 13 Traffic control with median

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4.2 Proposal – 2 Use Dead Spaces Under The bridge 1.

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Use of a dead spaces under the bridge as a Parking Use as a Public Toilets and Drinking water Sitting spaces Space allocation for hawkers who sit at the edge of junctions.

Use space for public buildings or government buildings.

Rent out space for storage.

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