Hyderabad: Ameerpet junction to get seamless transport integration for smoother commuting
Hyderabad:Â Different modes of transport are available to commuters in Hyderabad, however, lack of smooth transitions between them poses several challenges to riders.
At some junctions, passengers get off buses and walk across busy roads to reach metro stations. In other areas, metro passengers rush to catch MMTS trains or buses.
The absence of dedicated footpaths, traffic congestion and haphazard parking near main roads make the transition between different modes of transport all the more challenging to the commuters.
To address these issues, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is planning a Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) system. The initiative aims to streamline connectivity between various transport services and improve commuter convenience.
A plan has been devised to modify major junctions to facilitate seamless transfers between MMTS trains, buses, autos, and other public transport services. In the first phase, MMI will be implemented at key locations from Ameerpet and Secunderabad Station to Gandhi Hospital.
The pilot project will see the integration being tested at Ameerpet metro station. Based on its success ratio, the MMI system will be expanded to other intersections in the city.
At Ameerpet junction, commuters are facing significant hurdles to catch the metro. The passengers have to first get down from the bus at the designated bus stop, walk up to the zebra crossing, walk across the junction, and then continue walking to access the metro station.
Similarly, metro riders who need to go across the main road to catch a bus have to cross these hurdles. Through the Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) initiative, the authorities are planning to resolve these concerns by relocating bus stations directly beneath metro stations at key locations such as Ameerpet. A dedicated bus lane will also be introduced to ensure smooth and hassle-free connectivity.
To ensure a seamless and hassle-free transition between various modes of transport without crossing congested roads, the MMI project will expand the use of foot overbridges (FoBs) across key junctions in the city.
