Pune Cycle Plan

Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune

1. Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune (Approved by the PMC General Body, December 2017, resolution (pdf))
2. Urban Cycle Design Guidelines
3. Cycle Network (List of streets and map)
4. Cycle Parking Locations (List of locations and map)
5. Appendices
6. DPR Bicycle Share Plan For Pune City

Public Bicycle Share policy

PBS Policy and Model MoU

Visit the webpage on Pune Cycle Plan, on the website of the Pune Municipal Corporation.

iTrans, Prasanna Desai Architects and Centre for Environment Education were the consultants to the PMC for the preparation of the Pune Cycle Plan from December 2015 to December 2017.

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July 2018

​The Pune Cycle Plan is a project of the Pune Municipal Corporation. The planning process was initiated in 2016.

Send your suggestions on email to punecycleplan@gmail.com

 The Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan was approved by the PMC’s General Body in December 2017. Simultaneously, a policy for Public Bicycle Sharing was also approved. A citywide network of cycle tracks, and painted cycle lanes is planned. The Urban Cycling Design Guidelines was also approved as part of the Cycle Plan. The cycle tracks, junctions etc are to be created using this design guideline.

The Pune Cycle Plan is now being implemented.

• A Bicycle Dept has been created in PMC and staff appointed.
• MoUs have been signed with ​various PBS vendors. Close to 4000 bicycles have been placed by these vendors in different parts of the city and more are being added every month.
• About 800 cycle parking locations are being marked across the city
• Cycle tracks are being created through the PMC Road Dept, and three tracks are nearing completion (Satara Road, JM Road, University Road)

December 2017

PMC General Body Approves Cycle Plan

On 14 December 2017, the PMC General Body approved the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune. The Cycle Plan has been prepared with support from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt of India.

The Plan includes proposals for a city wide cycle network, support for Public Bicycle Share systems, cycle promotion activities, participatory reviews of plan implementation etc. A Bicycle Cell or dept is also to be set up at PMC to ensure implementation and smooth coordination with other departments within PMC and agencies like Traffic Police, PMPML, PSCDCL and Pune Metro.

Shri Kunal Kumar, Municipal Commissioner, Pune Municipal Corporation, says, “A big revolution in cycling awaits Pune!  Public cycles, city wide cycle track network and cycling promotion will be a reality in Pune in the coming days. Its a momentous day with the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan approved by the PMC General Body. We are closer to implementing PMC’s vision for sustainable mobility in Pune and a healthy environment. Pune can be a city where cycling is safe, attractive, comfortable and a travel mode of choice for children, women, seniors, daily wage workers as well as professionals.”

Map of Cycle Parking Locations

About 800 locations for cycle parking have been identified and marked across Pune city. Privately owned cycles, as well as public cycles may be parked at these locations.

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October 2017

पुणे सायकल प्लान प्रारंभिक मसुदा

Preliminary Draft of Pune Cycle Plan 

The preliminary draft of Pune Cycle Plan was open for public inputs till 30 September 2017. The period for inputs is now closed. Over 750 responses have been received including response to the survey, emails, and online suggestions. The respondents are approximately 40% cyclists, 59% people who used to cycle, and about 1% people who don’t cycle at all.

The suggestions and comments indicate substantial support to the proposals, with many respondents expressing the need for a strong implementation plan.

Here are some preliminary results:

I support Pune Cycle Plan
100%	Strongly	Can’t say	Somewhat	Not at all
74%	17%	1%	3%	5%

Proposal for Implementing a city-wide Public Bicycle System
Strongly Agree	Agree	Can’t say	Disagree	Strongly disagree
68%	20%	4%	2%	5%

Proposal – Create a Bicycle Department at PMC for taking up the activities of planning, design, project execution of cycle infrastructure, capacity building, cycling promotion and public engagement in cycling projects, monitoring and reporting about the progress of the Pune Cycle Plan
Strongly Agree	Agree	Can’t say	Disagree	Strongly disagree
69%	18%	4%	3%	5%

If cycling and cycling-friendly infrastructure is created in Pune, would you cycle again? (if you are a ‘used to’ cyclist)
Yes	Maybe	No
86%	9%	6%

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Pune could be a cycling city again with one-fourth of trips by cycle if city-wide cycling infrastructure is created – cycle network, cycle parking, Public Bicycle Share and the required administrative, regulatory and public engagement mechanisms in place.

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प्रभाग कार्यालय येथे सादरीकरांचे वेळापत्रक Schedule of Presentations at Ward Offices

• 19 Sept 2017        Shivaji Nagar – Ghole Rd, 10.30 am
• 15 Sept 2017        Kothrud Ward Office, 11 am
• 14 Sept 2017        Dhankawadi Ward Office, 11.30 am
• 13 Sept 2017         Warje Ward Office, 11 am
• 19 August 2017    Tilak Road Ward Office, 19 August 2017, 11 am
• 21 August 2017    Kasba Vishrambag Ward Office, 11 am
• 23 August 2017     Wanowrie Ward Office, 11 am
• 24 August 2017     Aundh Ward Office, 11 am
• 24 August 2017     Yerwada Ward Office, 11 am
• 29 August 2017     Nagar Road Ward Office, 11 am
• 30 August 2017     Dhole Patil Road Ward Office, 11 am
• 31 August 2017     Bhawani Peth Ward Office, 11 am
  

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ऑगस्ट 2017 च्या प्रभागा समिती बैठकीमधील सादरीकरणचा धावता आढावा

Glimpses of Presentations at Prabhag Samiti Meetings, August 2017

Dhole Patil Road WO, 30 Aug 17

Dhole Patil Rd WO, 30 Aug 17

Dhole Patil Road Ward Office, 30 Aug 2017:  Attended by about 30 people, the presentation was chaired by Ms Chandbi Haji Nadaf along with Shri Dahibhate, Zonal Officer and Shri Arun Khillari. Comments and observations included:

• Cycle plan is really good, both for personal and city health and convenient mode of transport.
• Flyovers should also have provisions for cycling
• PMC may run shuttle service e rickshaws on subsidized rates.
• The Public Bicycle System facilities should be convenient to most users, they should not be resistant to use it

Queries were on: what is the membership fee/ costs for Public Bicycle Share.

• What is the estimated cost of each bicycle in the PBS
• Will it be possible to run a shuttle service on energy recovered from municipal solid waste
• What to do if there is a cycle break down between two stations or if there is an incident of accident

Yerwada WO 24 Aug 17

Yerwada WO 24 Aug 17 – concern was expressed about ability to implement and maintain cycle infrastructure

Yerwada Ward Office, 24 Aug 2017:  The plan intent was appreciated. Concerns expressed included that there is already a lack of space for two-wheelers, so how will space be made for cycle parking on-street; the possibility of encroachment on cycle tracks and that the provisions must be effective for this; Alandi Road may be taken up for segregated cycle track as there is adequate width and there are a large number of cyclists in this area. Questions were on whether the plan is prabhag-wise and as per the DP (the plan is for the entire city, and it is made considering the current and future road network in discussion with PMC Road Dept and PMC Traffic Dept). Another question was on the rationale for selecting locations of cycle stations (these are decided keeping in mind the need for stations every 400 m, and the local situation of landuse).

Aundh Ward Office, 24 Aug 17 – cycle plan proposals were appreciated

24 Aug 14, Aundh WO: repair shops, training to cycle mechanics, schools distribution of fluorescent jackets for late night cyclists, separate network for safety throughout the day were suggested

Aundh Ward Office, 24 Aug 2017: The proposals were appreciated. Suggestions included to support more repair shops, training for cycle mechanics as well as for school children on cycle maintenance, separate network for cyclists to ensure safety throughout the day and distribution of fluorescent jackets to cyclists who ride late evening or night.

Cycling Pattern in Pune, as part of the presentation at Wanowrie WO

Presentation at Wanowrie Ward Office, 23 Aug 2017

Wanowrie Ward Office, 23 Aug 2017: The presentation was facilitated by Shri S Molak Zonal Commissioner, and Prabhag Samiti Chair Ms Parvin Firoz, Mr Gawade, Ward Officer were present. The audience of 55 included elected representatives and the ward office staff.  

The trend of increasing motorization and declining cycling, which must be reversed

Presentation at Kasba Vishrambag Ward Office Prabhag Samiti on 21 Aug 2017

Kasba Vishrambagh Ward Office, 21 Aug 2017: The plan was well appreciated. The prabhag samiti estimated that it may take 2 budget cycles to implement the first phase. The need for de-congestion in the core city was recognized as a concern. A proposal for pedestrianization of selected roads has been under consideration for some time. The Pune Cycle Plan will complement this proposal. Questions on the Public Bicycle System included whether there is a GPS on the cycle (no, the individual trips will not be tracked; however the system records which user is taking which cycle); whether there is a provision for carrying luggage (small bags may be carried on a hook); how older cycle shops may be integrated into the plan (a database and a map of cycle shops is created and available, it will need to be regularly updated); and whether the PBS be available on outskirts of city, last mile connectivity in these area is a concern (yes, the PBS is expected to be available city-wide and in outskirts areas that are within PMC limits).

Presentation on the preliminary plan was made to Hon’ble Members of Prabhag Samiti, Sinhagad Road WO

Introduction to Pune Cycle Plan process, by Mr Sanjay Pol, PMC

Sinhagad Road Ward Office, 19 Aug 2017: Prabhag Samiti members were present and the meeting was facilitated by Shri Kesri. Ward wise maps and the plan details were requested to be provided to elected representatives.

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Selected Results from the Studies done for Pune Cycle Plan

Here are some of the results from the studies, discussions and surveys done over 2016 and early 2017 for the Pune Cycle Plan. These results underline the need for safe and comfortable cycling infrastructure across the city for current cyclists, and to attract new cyclists.

Health, affordability, travel flexibility and convenience are the top reasons for why Punekars love to cycle!

Studies for the Pune Cycle Plan show that Punekars cycle all over Pune – short local trips as well as long commutes across town. Yerwada, Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Sinhagad Road, University/ Aundh Road have many local cycle trips. Several longer cycle trips are between core city and Sinhagad Road; between core city and Satara Road, and Aundh, Baner, Pashan towards Magarpatta and south-east Pune. In this visualization of inter and intra ward cycling patterns, coloured circles show intra-ward trips, with bigger circles showing higher number of local trips. Lines represent inter-ward trips.

98% road-users feel motorists’ behaviour towards cyclists is not ok, show studies done for Pune Cycle Plan! Motorists’ cooperation is essential to make Pune safe for cycling.

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Posts in 2016

पुणे सायकल आराखडा  

“Pune can be a city where people find cycling, using public transport and walking convenient, comfortable, safe and attractive. Tell me how PMC can help you use a cycle, bus or walk wherever you want to go, for your day to day travel needs. I am committed to address your concerns.”

– Kunal Kumar, IAS, Pune Municipal Commissioner on World Environment Day 2016

The Pune Cycle Plan being prepared in 2016 is your chance to help make Pune a cycle-friendly city. Join Us!

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Why a Cycle Plan for Pune                                    Schedule for public consultations

Transportation is one of the main civic issues identified by Pune’s citizens. Over 500 motorized two-wheelers and cars are registered in Pune everyday. The increase in motorized traffic is leading to air pollution, health impacts, accidents, congestion and more time wasted stuck in traffic. Widening roads or building flyovers are not long-term solutions.

The vision for future transportation planning as accepted in the  Comprehensive Mobility Plan of Pune (CMP) is

“Moving people safely and economically by emphasizing public transport and non-motorized transport.”

The CMP outlines various measures including improvement of footpaths, investment in public transport, regulation of parking, education and outreach on transportation issues and improved enforcement of traffic regulations.

Non motorized transport includes walk and cycle. Improvements in non-motorized transport are to take place with improved street design, including footpaths and crossings, and the preparation of the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan.

The current share of trips by walk and cycle are 32%. The Comprehensive Mobility Plan suggests that by 2031 at least half the trips in Pune, that is 50%, should be by walk or cycle. Pune already has about 23% work trips by walk.

Can the share of work trips by cycle go up from 9% to 25%?

Towards this end, Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing a comprehensive Pune Cycle Plan which will have recommendations for the following components:

• Physical infrastructure including cycle network, parking
• Phases of implementation based on identified priorities
• Financial estimates
• Implementation mechanisms and staff structure at the Pune Municipal Corporation
  

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Citizens Engagement in Preparing the Plan

Citizens’ inputs will help in shaping the Pune Cycle Plan.There are several opportunities to be involved. Go to ‘Public Inputs‘ to share your ideas.

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About the Plan Process

The project for preparation of a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune is supported by the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt of India.

The Traffic Dept of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is overseeing the preparation of the plan. Eventually, the implementation of the plan will be undertaken by the Non-motorized Transport Cell of PMC. The PMC has appointed the consortium of iTrans – Innovative Transport Solutions Pvt Ltd, Prasanna Desai Architects and Centre for Environment Education as Consultants for preparation of the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for Pune.

• Request for Proposal
• Work Order, 3 December 2015
• Minutes of Inception Meeting, 7 January 2016
• Minutes of Meeting with State Urban Development Department, 20 February 2016
• Minutes of Meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, 2 March 2016
• Inception Presentation (updated), 2 March 2016

Inception Report (pdf, 5 mb, opens in new window)