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Contrast this with the scene at the Old Bus Stand: The second picture shows the Old Bus Stand at the same zoom level. The empty space available within this bus stand for the buses is much wider than that in the RTC Bus Stand. But the way it is being utilized is pathetic. The entering and exiting buses have to criss-cross each other. The problem is confounded because big and small vehicles as well as pedestrians in large numbers enter this core area from at least four different roads and also numerous by-lanes. To ease congestion, several options were tried with little use. For a few days, the buses were made to follow the route A-B-C-D-E-FG-H-I. Then for a few days, A-B-C-G-F-E-D-C-H-I. For a few more days, the bus routes were reversed to follow I-H-C-D-E-F-G-C-B-A.
One possible solution to this problem is shown in the third picture the merits and demerits of which can be discussed in detail. The buses can enter the bus stand directly following A-B-C and leave by taking a U turn, follow H-I to reach the famous Seven Roads Circle to disperse in different directions to different destinations. Within the bus stand, the buses stop on the platforms in the NorthEast to SouthWest angle (as indicated by a white line at the last platform) instead of the NorthWest to SouthEast direction. Going by the layout in the RTC bus stand, it is enough to leave space equal to the length of two buses in front of the platforms. If more space is needed, space earmarked for greenery can be reduced to that extent.
Wonderful Idea! But at North-West corner urinals building(Sulabh complex) is there. space should be checked out for taking U-turn.
This City bustand also needs to be given face lift like APSRTC bustand.