<p>The Anand Vihar inter-state bus terminal is all set for a revamp as it would be devloped as a multi-modal transit centre that will integrate bus, Metro and railway services. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit System (DIMTS) will begin work on the ambitious project once the Delhi Urban Art Commission gives its approval to the project. <br /><br />“The Delhi Development Authority has forwarded the proposal on our behalf to the Delhi Urban Arts Commission. The work related to the project will be put into action after a formal clearance from the commission,” said a DIMTS spokesperson. <br /><br />The Anand Vihar ISBT, which will be developed on an area of 9.2 hectares is estimated to incur a cost of Rs 200 crore. The project is likley to take 20 months for completion. <br /><br />“The ISBT will be a multi-modal integration point. It will have both a Metro station as well as a bus parking facility, apart from provision for cars, autos, taxis and two-wheelers,” said the spokesperson.<br /><br /> “There will be a well-planned network of foot overbridges, escalators and elevators to allow easy and safe movement of pedestrians between the terminal, Metro and railway stations,” he added.<br /> <br />The officials said the terminal, which will have the provision for parking 207 buses, 171 autos, 27 taxis, 438 two-wheelers and 1,438 cars, will have separate entrances and exits for buses, autos and taxis to avoid any clash between different modes of transport.<br /><br />In order to cater to the needs of commuters, the project will also inculde development of commercial areas, including a shopping arcade, restaurants and a food court.<br /><br />“There is a provision to build a hotel within the area as well. This will help the terminal to generate revenue,” a DIMTS official said. <br /><br />Other facilities at the bus terminal include provision of suitable ventilation and air conditioning system, CCTV and other security equipment. <br /><br />Apart from being environment-friendly, the plan and architecture of the terminal would also take care of the needs of the differently abled people. <br /><br /><br /></p>
<p>The Anand Vihar inter-state bus terminal is all set for a revamp as it would be devloped as a multi-modal transit centre that will integrate bus, Metro and railway services. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit System (DIMTS) will begin work on the ambitious project once the Delhi Urban Art Commission gives its approval to the project. <br /><br />“The Delhi Development Authority has forwarded the proposal on our behalf to the Delhi Urban Arts Commission. The work related to the project will be put into action after a formal clearance from the commission,” said a DIMTS spokesperson. <br /><br />The Anand Vihar ISBT, which will be developed on an area of 9.2 hectares is estimated to incur a cost of Rs 200 crore. The project is likley to take 20 months for completion. <br /><br />“The ISBT will be a multi-modal integration point. It will have both a Metro station as well as a bus parking facility, apart from provision for cars, autos, taxis and two-wheelers,” said the spokesperson.<br /><br /> “There will be a well-planned network of foot overbridges, escalators and elevators to allow easy and safe movement of pedestrians between the terminal, Metro and railway stations,” he added.<br /> <br />The officials said the terminal, which will have the provision for parking 207 buses, 171 autos, 27 taxis, 438 two-wheelers and 1,438 cars, will have separate entrances and exits for buses, autos and taxis to avoid any clash between different modes of transport.<br /><br />In order to cater to the needs of commuters, the project will also inculde development of commercial areas, including a shopping arcade, restaurants and a food court.<br /><br />“There is a provision to build a hotel within the area as well. This will help the terminal to generate revenue,” a DIMTS official said. <br /><br />Other facilities at the bus terminal include provision of suitable ventilation and air conditioning system, CCTV and other security equipment. <br /><br />Apart from being environment-friendly, the plan and architecture of the terminal would also take care of the needs of the differently abled people. <br /><br /><br /></p>
