Review Paper:
Avoiding Man-made
Disasters using Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)-Strategy: Case of Namma Metro,
Bengaluru
Hemasree R. and Subramanian C.V.
Disaster Advances; Vol. 17(2); 55-65;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/172da055065; (2024)
Abstract
The use of private cars and vehicles clogs the roads and leads to accidents, congestion
and road rage which are man-made disasters. One of the most important urban planning
techniques to avoid disaster and to develop livable, productive and sustainable
communities is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), strong transit infrastructure,
diverse land uses, higher-density development, walkable urban design, bicycle-friendly
amenities, affordable housing and creative parking management which are just a few
of the many components that make up TOD. These elements support the transition from
car-centric urban design to more equitable and sustainable community development.
Zoning and land use regulations, public-private partnerships, transit enhancements,
community involvement, design principles, economic development programs, affordable
housing policies, green and sustainable design techniques and the creation of TOD-specific
zoning districts are some of the tactics used to implement TOD. The goal of these
tactics is to develop thriving, economically sound communities that are oriented
around effective public transit networks.
For successful implementation of TOD projects, a detailed study at the city level,
area level and nodal level has to be carried out. In this study, two metro stations
at MG Road and Indiranagar, Bengaluru, India are considered and have been studied
at baseline level for checking and considering TOD implementation based on the scoring
method. Scoring based on primary data, spatial data and a revised master plan of
Bengaluru has been carried out. Both the stations have obtained a score of 80% and
88% respectively. The score indicates that both stations are likely to consider
and implement the TOD at this nodal level.
