Network of skywalks, arcades at 11 metro stations approved

Skywalks and arcades will be built in and around one existing and 10 upcoming metro stations to allow passengers seamless travel and decongest the routes under a new plan for inter-modal transport approved today.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung reviewed a presentation made by Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure Centre (UTTIPEC) which envisages integration of inter-modal transport.
"The objective is seamless transition and interchanges between different modes to complete the trip, availability of options to select different modes to make travel cheaper, faster and more comfortable.
"Further, it also aims at effective organisation and spatial allocation of various para-transit/IPT modes, such that convenience to public transport users is maximised, and efficiency of all modes is improved. The inter-modal transport facility will also improve walkability with a high quality public realm that is comfortable and safe for all to use," said LG House officials.

As per the chalked out plan, Trilokpuri metro station will have a network of skywalks and arcades at the first floor level to connect the new development in the area directly with the metro station concourse.
In Mayur Vihar, there will be a round-about under the flyover to allow easy movement of traffic, without congesting the existing carriage way while in Vinod Nagar East, the bus terminal is being integrated with the upcoming metro station and access roads are to provide better walkability.
A system of skywalks to allow for seamless connection across NH 24 and to allow for direct access to Mandavali village will be facilitated near Vinod Nagar West metro station.