International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 13 Issue: 02 | Feb 2026
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Exploring Walkability Index: The Pallimukku Study Insights Niranjini Shibu1, Sameena A2, Raji R3 1,2Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Younus College of Engineering and Technology 3Head of the Department, Department of Civil Engineering, Younus College of Engineering and Technology
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Abstract – There is a recent urge in the transportation
has been adopted there but the process ended up in vain. The Ministry of Urban Development (MOUD) method states that the walkability index depends on the accessibility of pedestrian facilities and walkways rating. The MOUD equation is used to determine the walkability index. Every zone will have a field walkability survey conducted. In each of the designated areas, pedestrians will be asked to rate the design elements on a 10-point scale, with 1 representing the lowest and 10 representing the highest. Rashid (1) in his study focusses on determines that in order to compute. We require scores for pedestrian facilities and a walkability index. Survey of pedestrian facilities for collecting pedestrian ratings that take into account the area's pedestrian amenities' usefulness and design. The city plan, a tape measure, or Google maps are used to determine the length of the city's main roadways and pathways.
sector during the past ten years. In the pursuit of Higher standard of living and to make travelling easier to their destinations, people started shifting from Non-motorized to Motorized Transport amenities. The ability to walk has been reduced in our cities even in remote areas, which has been a setback to our economy on the basis of healthy living and development. The study primarily details the walkability index values of specific midblock portions where there are greater pedestrian issues and also establishes the sufficiency of the walkway and its HCM 2000-based Level of Service (LOS). The hamlet of Kollam city, Pallimukkku, study stretch was chosen because it provides a vivid picture of the severe traffic situation. Inadequate and incorrect pedestrian planning will result in numerous detrimental effects, such as needless deaths and injuries. Walkability is a crucial issue in growing cities, giving local authorities motivation to solve challenges related to walkability, assisting municipal planners in comprehending the breadth and depth of local pedestrian circumstances.
1.2 LITERATURE REVIEW
An area's walkability is a measure of its level of safety. Walkability, or the capacity to walk, has steadily declined in Asian cities as a result of the rise in motorized cars. An international analysis of the World Health "Our roads are particularly unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists who, without the protective shell of a car around them, are more vulnerable," the organization said after analyzing the causes of accidents and pertinent legislation. Although there are some incentives for them to do so, the majority of developing nations do not require pedestrian planning. Assisting municipal planners in comprehending the extent and degree of local pedestrian circumstances in comparison to other cities would be a good first step since it would enable them to pinpoint specific countermeasures and expenses related to enhancing pedestrian conditions.
Minhas (2) showed that According to the results, Jinja Central Business District's Walkability Index (WI), which takes into account the busiest eight chosen roads, is neutral at 51 on a scale of 100. This indicates that while there are certain places in Jinja City's central business district that are walkable, the majority of everyday excursions still call for a vehicle, bicycle, or public transportation. Large cars parked on both sides of the road, cyclists—and sellers who utilize the sidewalks for parking and waiting spaces were also recognized by the survey as significant roadblocks in Jinja City. A few kiosks have been placed along the market area and the walkways of certain main roadways, such Nizam Road. Sungmin Lee (3) showed that the audit-based school walkability index (WI) showed a positive correlation with children's beforeschool MVPA in both the subsample and the entire sample, as well as with active commuting to school among those who lived within 1.5 km of their schools. Children's before-school MVPA was significantly correlated with the GIS-based school WI, but there were no correlations with active school travel between the subsample and the entire sample.
1.1 Location Analysis
2. STUDY OBJECTIVES
Pallimukku, a hamlet, in the outskirts of kollam district is subjected to intense congestion issues during the peak hours. Since a railway crossing area is nearby and an intersection is being created there thus resulting in Chaos in the nearby area. Seevral Congestion pricing strategies
The study objectives are mentioned as below:
Key Words: Walkability Index, Motorized, Midblock Section, HCM, Level of Service.
1. INTRODUCTION
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