Connectivity Analysis and Feasibility Assessment of Proposed Metro Network Expansion in Indore City for Sustainable Urban Mobility
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Indore metro connectivity; Feasibility analysis; Urban transport planning; Land use integration; Metro network optimization; Sustainable mobility; Land acquisition; Peripheral connectivity; Dewas corridor; Public transportation infrastructure.Abstract
This study investigates the existing gaps and future prospects in metro rail connectivity across Indore city, focusing on enhancing accessibility to high-density land uses and socio-economically important areas. Analysis reveals that the south-east and south-west sectors, characterized by concentrated residential clusters, major commercial hubs, and essential facilities, remain under-served in terms of metro infrastructure. A semi-circular ring metro link is proposed to bridge this connectivity gap, providing enhanced linkages from key nodes like the airport to Rajendra Nagar and extending service to peripheral villages such as Sirpur, Bank, Ahirkhedi, and Sukhniwas, while integrating critical urban infrastructure like the Regional Park and Central Advanced Technology center. Additionally, a new corridor is recommended for the south-eastern region to cater to emerging PSP hubs and peri-urban villages, offering affordable transport options along Ring Road-3. The feasibility analysis indicates that approximately 49% of urban wards are directly served by metro stations, while 45% of wards exhibit high feasibility for metro development based on land use and density factors. Connectivity assessment shows that 35% of stations facilitate direct access to vital urban functions, whereas 38% link urban fringes to the central business district (CBD). However, 13% of proposed stations are located where road transport remains a more feasible alternative. Land acquisition emerges as a key constraint, with 54% of land within a 500 m buffer requiring private acquisition for surface alignment, while underground corridors are limited to 9.8% of the proposed network. Furthermore, the extension of metro services to Dewas, an industrial hub approximately 25 km from Indore, is proposed to support regional economic integration and reduce surface traffic congestion. Overall, this research provides a comprehensive framework for sustainable metro planning in Indore, balancing accessibility, feasibility, land acquisition challenges, and long-term urban mobility needs..
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