BLR-012 | Revitalising Bengaluru's Public spaces

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Railway buffer

BLR-012

109-Benniganahalli

Area / Length:

Main access road:

Railway Parallel Road

Nominee:

Vishranthi Trust

Partner:

The Railway Parallel Pedestrian Link

Site context

The site is a critical segment along the Railway Parallel Road in Benniganahalli, serving as a vital link for residents attempting to access commercial centers on Old Madras Road (OMR). Currently a defunct stretch, it sits at a strategic junction of residential movement and high-speed transit, demanding a transition from a neglected infrastructure edge to a safe, walkable neighborhood corridor.

Issues

●The lack of formal walking infrastructure forces pedestrians to navigate hazardous road conditions, effectively discouraging non-motorized transport. ●Constant illegal garbage dumping and the accumulation of construction rubble have rendered the stretch unhygienic and visually neglected. ●Defunct, open spaces are being occupied by hawkers and unauthorized parking, which further narrows the carriage way and disrupts the overall traffic flow and pedestrian continuity.

Priority Interventions

●Create a pedestrian path along the railway parallel road to provide safe access to commercial zones on OMR. ● Eliminate persistent garbage and rubble to beautify the defunct site ● Remove encroachments to improve traffic flow.