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Transportation Condition in The City: Visakhapatnam City. Its Jurisdiction Encompasses An Area of 540 KM

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) governs Visakhapatnam city, which covers an area of 540 square kilometers. Transportation infrastructure in the city includes 38.5 kilometers of bus rapid transit corridors and sidewalks implemented by a special purpose vehicle. A metro rail system is under tendering after receiving cabinet approval. The city also has a 6-lane bypass planned for National Highway 5 and completed a low carbon comprehensive mobility plan study with the United Nations Environment Programme. Visakhapatnam has strengths such as a strong industrial base and port activity as a major port in the Bay of Bengal, as well as presence of an airport and Eastern Naval Command. However, weaknesses include untapped tourism potential at

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Transportation Condition in The City: Visakhapatnam City. Its Jurisdiction Encompasses An Area of 540 KM

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) governs Visakhapatnam city, which covers an area of 540 square kilometers. Transportation infrastructure in the city includes 38.5 kilometers of bus rapid transit corridors and sidewalks implemented by a special purpose vehicle. A metro rail system is under tendering after receiving cabinet approval. The city also has a 6-lane bypass planned for National Highway 5 and completed a low carbon comprehensive mobility plan study with the United Nations Environment Programme. Visakhapatnam has strengths such as a strong industrial base and port activity as a major port in the Bay of Bengal, as well as presence of an airport and Eastern Naval Command. However, weaknesses include untapped tourism potential at

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The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is the chief governing body of

Visakhapatnam city. Its jurisdiction encompasses an area of 540 km2 (210 sq mi).

Transportation condition in the city

 38.50 Km of BRT corridor & sidewalk implemented by SPV.


 METRO DPR has Cabinet approval and under tendering stage.
 Completed Low Carbon Comprehensive Mobility Plan study under UNEP.
 6-lane bypass to NH5 DPR under preparation
 4 lane Telugu Thalli flyover opened in 2013.
 Non-Motorized Transportation Plan & Public Bike Sharing Scheme under SUTP completed
 Master Plan roads commissioned in outlying city areas

Source: APSRTC, Comp. mobility plan, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)

STRENGTHS

• Visakhapatnam has a land area of 620 sq.km and an overall population of 18, 81,952 with an average
density of approximately 3,320 people per sq.km. (Source: CDP 2015)

• Premier institutes such as IIM opened in Vizag in 2015 as part state’s mission of making Andhra
Pradesh education and knowledge hub

• BRTS already implemented (38.5km)

• Strong industrial base and port activity (Major port in the Bay of Bengal)

• Presence of an Airport

• Presence of Eastern Naval Command

• Visakhapatnam has a multitude of tourist destinations ranging from heritage sites to beaches & owing
to its location it offers access to many other tourist destinations in the larger region (Source: CDP 2015)

• Vizag – Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) development.

WEAKNESSES:

• Untapped tourism potential (beaches and forests)

• Inadequate infrastructure (Including Open Spaces/ Playgrounds) in GVMC schools

• Lack of open spaces within 10 mins walking distance of a park (Source: Public response to
questionnaire)

• Absence of quality pedestrian environment

• Limited availability of public transportation


OPPORTUNITIES:

• Beach beautification and shore restoration projects will enhance tourism potential for Vizag

• USTDA funded study for Greater Visakhapatnam area will ensure integration of SCP into smart city
master planning study.

• Integrated Disaster Management Plan along with E-Governance platform

• Reduction of City wide NRW

• Provision of adequate walking infrastructure since 52% trips are made on foot (Source: Low – carbon
Comprehensive Mobility Plan: Vishakhapatnam)

• Shift of Public Transport (Buses) and Para-Transit (Auto-Rickshaw) from fossil fuel to CNG

• Changes in DCRs to promote Mixed Use Development, use of solar energy and recycling water

• Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) to become Visakhapatnam Metropolitan


Development Authority (VMDA) with expanded jurisdiction. VUDA board approval in place.

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The RTC Complex includes 2.68 hectares (6.7 acres) in the heart of central Visakhapatnam. The complex
currently acts as a bus transfer hub connecting intra-city routes with regional inter-city service. The site
is located between VUDA Central Park, GVMC headquarters, the City’s water distribution hub and a
thriving retail district. At present the RTC Complex consists of a perimeter bus loop, central terminal and
ticketing facilities, and vending and accessory services. In addition to improving inter-city and local bus
service, there are significant opportunities to connect to future rapid transit services including enhanced
BRT bus-ways and MRT connections throughout

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