NSU Research Contributions
Title : Development of Sidewalk Condition Index (SCI) of Dhanmondi R/A, Gulshan & Bashundhara R/A of Dhaka City
Authors : Javed Bari, Morshedul Sunny, S. Nag, S. Tushar and M. Haque
Abstract : This paper summarizes development, calibration and validation of Sidewalk Condition Index (SCI) for Dhanmondi residential are (R/A), Gulshan and Bashundhara R/A of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh and one of the most densely populated cities of the world, having almost 20 million people. The main objective of this study was to develop a sustainable methodology to assess the condition of sidewalks using SCI that would mandate pedestrian safety. The study included literature review, detail condition survey of sidewalks in the Dhanmondi, Gulshan and Bashundhara areas of Dhaka City, assessment of the distress type, severity and frequency, analysis of the assessment, development of a methodology for determining SCI for the study area, calibrating the proposed methodology and finally, validating it. The methodology developed in this study may be used as an effective sidewalks management protocol by the local government authorities (such as city corporations). The study also included a survey among the pedestrians and recorded their experiences and expectations about the use of sidewalks and thoughts about their improvements. The study developed a Sidewalk Management Plan that can be used for the maintenance of sidewalks of a metropolitan city like Dhaka.
Journal : International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, 1200 Rosemead Blvd, STE D #105, Rosemead, CA, 91731, USA | Volume : 3 | Year : 2018 | Issue : 7 |
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