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Manali and its Sub-Region - Government of Himachal Pradesh

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Strategies 20Strategy4Circulation <strong>and</strong> Movement SystemsTo promote connectivity across all constituent settlementsthrough incorporation <strong>of</strong> an efficient, reliable, environmentfriendly,public transport system at the sub-regional level whileprioritizing walkability, universal access, non-motorized <strong>and</strong>public modes <strong>of</strong> transport over personal motor vehicles at townlevel.Recommendations44444.1 Establish a sub- regional, road based, eco-sensitive, public transport systemeither run <strong>and</strong> managed by the tourism or transport department <strong>of</strong> thegovernment or through a partnership model. This would serve to connectinhabitants <strong>of</strong> constituent settlements <strong>of</strong> the agglomeration as well asto transport tourists <strong>and</strong> visitors easily <strong>and</strong> comfortably to the diversifiedtourism options <strong>of</strong>fered by the sub- region..2 Divert all through vehicles destined for areas other than <strong>Manali</strong> town alongthe Left Bank road or by the proposed NH-21 by-pass <strong>and</strong> using the two newvehicular links that connect across the river. Stop entry <strong>of</strong> all heavy vehiclestrucksor buses into the town center apart from carriers <strong>of</strong> essentialcommodities <strong>and</strong> as per restricted timings <strong>of</strong> entry <strong>and</strong> exit..3 At the agglomeration level, execute measures enlisted under <strong>Sub</strong>-regionalNetworking (Strategy 1) mentioned earlier..4 Organize all resident parking for <strong>Manali</strong> town in designated pool parkingareas - both existing <strong>and</strong> proposed. Restrict on-street parking only todesignated stretches <strong>of</strong> existing roads <strong>and</strong> in designed parking zones.Introduce park <strong>and</strong> ride facilities in tourist season from general/visitorparking lots at Green Tax Barrier, new bus terminal, civic square <strong>and</strong> maincity square locations..5 Extend the pedestrianized zone <strong>of</strong> Mall Road from present Ibex Chowklocation to the government hospital next to old Aloo Ground. Allowrestricted vehicular access up to the hospital plot on Mall road from New BusTerminal. Introduce <strong>and</strong> operate a hop-on <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>f electric shuttle service(bus or tram) on the Mall Road from new Bus Terminal to Ram Bagh Chowk<strong>and</strong> back.

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