<p>The announcement comes in the wake of the BMRCL initiative to create parking areas for bicycles at its Metro stations in the CBD.<br /><br />With the creation of dedicated cycle lanes, the riders can ease past cars, four-wheelers and autorickshaws that jostle for space on roads in and around MG Road, according to a report by the DULT.</p>.<p>Depending on the design, the track will be two to five metres wide.<br /><br />The track will run along an eight-km stretch. CISTUP of IISc and Praja have been working out the logistics of the non-motorised track with the DULT since April.<br /><br />The DULT has earmarked Rs one crore for the construction of dedicated cycling tracks. DULT will bear 50 per cent of the project cost, said V Manjula, Commissioner of DULT.<br /><br />“The remaining cost needs to be borne by the State government and the BBMP. The Palike is yet to accept the proposal,” she said.<br /><br />The completion of the project will require a minimum of Rs six crore. If implemented, this will be the first of its kind in the country. <br /><br />DULT is also working on feasibility studies regarding dedicated cycling tracks at Indira Nagar, RT Nagar, Koramangala, RMV II Stage extension. <br /><br />Cycling tracks<br /><br />Total Length 8 km<br />Width 2m – 5m <br />Unidirectional flow 2 m<br />Bidirectional flow 3.5 m</p>
<p>The announcement comes in the wake of the BMRCL initiative to create parking areas for bicycles at its Metro stations in the CBD.<br /><br />With the creation of dedicated cycle lanes, the riders can ease past cars, four-wheelers and autorickshaws that jostle for space on roads in and around MG Road, according to a report by the DULT.</p>.<p>Depending on the design, the track will be two to five metres wide.<br /><br />The track will run along an eight-km stretch. CISTUP of IISc and Praja have been working out the logistics of the non-motorised track with the DULT since April.<br /><br />The DULT has earmarked Rs one crore for the construction of dedicated cycling tracks. DULT will bear 50 per cent of the project cost, said V Manjula, Commissioner of DULT.<br /><br />“The remaining cost needs to be borne by the State government and the BBMP. The Palike is yet to accept the proposal,” she said.<br /><br />The completion of the project will require a minimum of Rs six crore. If implemented, this will be the first of its kind in the country. <br /><br />DULT is also working on feasibility studies regarding dedicated cycling tracks at Indira Nagar, RT Nagar, Koramangala, RMV II Stage extension. <br /><br />Cycling tracks<br /><br />Total Length 8 km<br />Width 2m – 5m <br />Unidirectional flow 2 m<br />Bidirectional flow 3.5 m</p>