MASTER PLAN

FAISALABAD
2021-2041

January 2023
 FAISALABAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

TRAFFIC &
TRANSPORTATION
FAISALABAD MASTER PLAN (2021-2041)
INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FIVE YEARS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... i

LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................................. iv
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................. v
ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... viii
CONVERSION TABLE .......................................................................................................................... ix
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. x
1. GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 HISTORY OF TRANSPORT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT ................................................ 1-3
1.2 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING TRANSPORT SYSTEM............................................................. 1-4
1.2.1 Eight Bazar Area ............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.2 Faisalabad International Airport .................................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.3 Faisalabad Railway Network ......................................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.4 Warehouses and Storage Facilities .............................................................................................. 1-11
1.2.5 Interventions for Logistics Supply ................................................................................................ 1-11
2. FAISALABAD ROAD NETWORK .............................................................................................. 2-12
2.1 PRESENT CONDITION OF ROAD NETWORK ................................................................ 2-14
2.2 MAJOR ROADS & INTERSECTIONS ............................................................................... 2-14
2.2.1 FAISALABAD BYPASS .................................................................................................................... 2-14
2.2.2 Canal Road ................................................................................................................................... 2-15
2.2.3 Sheikhupura Road ........................................................................................................................ 2-15
2.2.4 Jaranwala Road ........................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.2.5 Satayana Road ............................................................................................................................. 2-16
2.2.6 Samundri Road............................................................................................................................. 2-17
2.2.7 Gojra Road / Risalewala Road ..................................................................................................... 2-17
2.2.8 Jhang Road................................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.2.9 Narwala Road .............................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.2.10 Punjpullian Road...................................................................................................................... 2-19
2.2.11 Sargodha Road ........................................................................................................................ 2-19
2.2.12 Millat Road .............................................................................................................................. 2-20
2.2.13 Sangla Hill Road:...................................................................................................................... 2-20
3. Road Traffic ................................................................................................................................ 3-23
3.1 NUMBER OF REGISTERED VEHICLES .......................................................................... 3-23
3.2 MOTORIZATION ................................................................................................................ 3-24
3.3 TRAFFIC ON CORDON POINTS ...................................................................................... 3-25
3.4 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING OF MAJOR ROADS .................................... 3-40
3.4.1 Capacity Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 3-40
3.4.2 Quality and Level of Service (LOS) ................................................................................................ 3-40
3.5 TRAFFIC ON MAJOR INTERSECTIONS .......................................................................... 3-41
3.5.1 Analysis of Critical Intersections .................................................................................................. 3-43
4. PARKING .................................................................................................................................... 4-51
4.1 PARKING SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 4-51
4.2 PARKING AND PARKING PLAZAS .................................................................................. 4-53

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5. Public TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN FAISALABAD ..................................................................... 5-54

5.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 5-54
5.2 INTER CITY BUS SERVICES............................................................................................ 5-58
5.3 INTRA CITY BUS SERVICES............................................................................................ 5-58
5.3.1 Wagons and Mini Buses: ............................................................................................................. 5-59
5.3.2 Qingqis & Rickshaws: ................................................................................................................... 5-59
5.4 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM .............................. 5-59
5.4.1 Developments in Public Transport System ................................................................................... 5-59
5.4.2 Faisalabad Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System ................................................................................. 5-60
5.4.3 Integration of Public Transport System with Mass Transit Network ........................................... 5-65
5.4.4 Integration of Mass Transit System with Faisalabad Bypass ....................................................... 5-65
6. traffic Management .................................................................................................................... 6-67
6.1 TRAFFIC LAWS ISSUES ................................................................................................... 6-67
6.2 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES .............................................................................. 6-67
6.3 ROAD SAFETY ISSUES .................................................................................................... 6-67
6.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 6-68
6.5 DRIVER AWARENESS ...................................................................................................... 6-68
6.6 PUBLIC MANAGEMENT ISSUES ..................................................................................... 6-68
6.7 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................. 6-68
7. Transport sector development projects in faisalabad ........................................................... 7-72
7.1 SHORT TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (STDP) – 2020 TO 2025........................... 7-72
7.1.1 Roads Rehabilitation and Reconstruction .................................................................................... 7-72
7.1.2 Proposed New Road Network ...................................................................................................... 7-72
7.1.3 Improvement of Major Intersections ........................................................................................... 7-74
7.1.4 Pedestrian Movement .................................................................................................................. 7-81
7.1.5 Parking and Parking Plazas .......................................................................................................... 7-81
7.1.6 Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar Area ....................................................................................... 7-84
7.1.7 Flyovers / Underpasses: ............................................................................................................... 7-84
7.2 MID TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (MTDP) – 2025 TO 2030 ................................ 7-85
7.2.1 Faisalabad Bypass ........................................................................................................................ 7-85
7.2.2 Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) ......................................................................................................... 7-86
7.2.3 Proposed Road Linking M3IC Industrial Estate with Bypass ........................................................ 7-88
7.2.4 Khurrianwala Arterial Road Network ........................................................................................... 7-88
7.2.5 Khurrianwala Bypass ................................................................................................................... 7-94
7.2.6 Khurrianwala Bus Terminal .......................................................................................................... 7-94
7.2.7 Linkages to Lahore-Karachi Motorway (M-3) i.e., Satayana Road and Samundri Road .............. 7-94
7.2.8 Improvement of Existing Link Roads between Risalewala Road and Jhang Road ....................... 7-94
7.2.9 Airport Link Road ......................................................................................................................... 7-94
7.3 LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (LTDP) – 2030 TO 2040 ............................. 7-99
7.3.1 Construction of Expressway between Motorway M-3 and M-4 .................................................. 7-99
7.3.2 Railways Shuttle Service from Sangla Hill to Abbaspur ............................................................. 7-100
7.3.3 General Bus Stand ...................................................................................................................... 7-100
7.3.4 Truck Terminals, Auto Workshops and Auto Spare Parts Markets ............................................ 7-101
7.3.5 Dry Port ...................................................................................................................................... 7-101
7.3.6 Shifting of Oil Depots ................................................................................................................. 7-101
7.3.7 Mass Transit System (Bus Rapid Transit) ................................................................................... 7-108
7.3.8 Feasibility Study for Integrated Bus Operations (IBO) ............................................................... 7-108
7.3.9 Feasibility Study for Circular Connectivity of Thirteen (13) Radial Roads .................................. 7-109
7.4 PRIORITIZED PLAN – 2020 TO 2040 ............................................................................. 7-110
8. Strategic developments in traffic and public management ................................................ 8-114
8.1 SHORT TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ................................... 8-114

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8.2 MID TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ......................................... 8-114

8.3 LONG TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ..................................... 8-114
8.4 DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .............................................. 8-114

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1: Weekly Flights Operation from FIAP (2012-2017) ............................................. 1-8
Table 1-2: Weekly Schedule of Different Airlines during August 2018 ................................ 1-8
Table 1-3: Summary of Dimensions/Details of the Existing Facilities .................................. 1-9
Table 1-4: Passengers Train Operating through Faisalabad ............................................ 1-10
Table 3-1: Number of Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad ................................................. 3-23
Table 3-2: PCU Factors for Different Vehicles .................................................................. 3-27
Table 3-3: Peak Hour Traffic Volume and Peak Hour PCUs on Cordon Points ................ 3-27
Table 3-4: Trip Purpose on Cordon Points Faisalabad ..................................................... 3-28
Table 3-5: LOS of Major Roads ........................................................................................ 3-40
Table 3-6: Peak Hour Traffic Volume at Major Intersections Faisalabad .......................... 3-42
Table 3-7: Peak Hour PCUs at Major Intersections, Faisalabad ....................................... 3-43
Table 3-8: Existing and Proposed Scenario of Major Intersections ................................... 3-49
Table 4-1: Existing Average Parking Time at Major Parking Areas of Faisalabad ............ 4-53
Table 5-1: Faisalabad Bus Rapid Transit System............................................................. 5-60
Table 5-2: Summary of Integrated Feeders Routes (Red Line) ........................................ 5-62
Table 5-3: Summary of Integerated Feeders Routes (Orange Line) ................................. 5-62
Table 5-4: Integration of BRT Line with Faisalabad Bypass ............................................. 5-65
Table 6-1: Accident and Fatalities Data ............................................................................ 6-67
Table 7-1: Proposed New Road Network ......................................................................... 7-73
Table 7-2: Number of Proposed Roads, Right of Way, Length and Phasing of Development
........................................................................................................................................ 7-74
Table 7-3: Major Intersections in Faisalabad .................................................................... 7-74
Table 7-4 Approximate Budget Amount for STDP ............................................................ 7-85
Table 7-5: Features of Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) Option-2 ......................................... 7-87
Table 7-6: Features of Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) Option-1,2 ...................................... 7-88
Table 7-7: Khurrianwala Roads with Existing and Proposed Right of Ways ..................... 7-94
Table 7-8: Approximate Budget Amount for MTDP .......................................................... 7-99
Table 7-9: Parameters of the Corridor of Faisalabad BRT System ................................. 7-108
Table 7-10: Approximate Budget Amount for LTDP ....................................................... 7-110

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LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 1-1: Location Map of Faisalabad ............................................................................. 1-2

Figure 1-2: Location Map of Faisalabad ............................................................................. 1-2
Figure 1-3: Historical Spatial Growth of Faisalabad City 1894-2017 ................................... 1-4
Figure 2-1: Road Network of Faisalabad .......................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-2: Existing Features of Faisalabad Bypass ........................................................ 2-15
Figure 2-3: Existing Features of Canal Road.................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-4: Existing Features of Sheikhupura Road ......................................................... 2-16
Figure 2-5: Existing Features of Jaranwala Road ............................................................. 2-16
Figure 2-6: Existing Features of Satyana Road ................................................................ 2-17
Figure 2-7: Existing Features of Samundari Road ............................................................ 2-17
Figure 2-8: Existing Features of Gojra Road .................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-9: Existing Features of Jhang Road ................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-10: Existing Features of Narwala Road .............................................................. 2-19
Figure 2-11: Existing Features of Punjpullian ................................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-12: Existing Features of Sargodha Road ............................................................ 2-20
Figure 2-13: Existing Features of Millat Road ................................................................... 2-20
Figure 2-14: Existing Features of Sangla Hill Road .......................................................... 2-21
Figure 2-15: Abdullah Pur Overpass ................................................................................ 2-22
Figure 2-16: GTS Chowk ................................................................................................. 2-22
Figure 2-17: Hilal e Ahmer Chowk.................................................................................... 2-22
Figure 2-18: Jhal Chowk .................................................................................................. 2-22
Figure 2-19: Minerva Cinema Chowk ............................................................................... 2-22
Figure 2-20: Novelty Pull .................................................................................................. 2-22
Figure 3-1: Number of Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad ................................................ 3-24
Figure 3-2: Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad from Year 2006 to 2015 ........................... 3-24
Figure 3-3: Traffic on Cordon Points of Faisalabad .......................................................... 3-26
Figure 3-4: Entry and Exit Traffic at Chak Jhumra ............................................................ 3-29
Figure 3-5: Entry and Exit Traffic at Khurrianwala ............................................................ 3-30
Figure 3-6: Entry and Exit Traffic at Makuana .................................................................. 3-31
Figure 3-7: Entry and Exit Traffic at Millat Road ............................................................... 3-32
Figure 3-8: Entry and Exit Traffic at Narwala Bypass ....................................................... 3-33
Figure 3-9: Entry and Exit Traffic at Risalewala Bypass ................................................... 3-34
Figure 3-10: Entry and Exit Traffic at Sadhar Bypass ....................................................... 3-35

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Figure 3-11: Entry and Exit Traffic at Samundari Road .................................................... 3-36
Figure 3-12: Entry and Exit Traffic at Sargodha Road ...................................................... 3-37
Figure 3-13: Entry and Exit Traffic at Satyana Road ........................................................ 3-38
Figure 3-14: Entry and Exit Traffic at Wapda Town .......................................................... 3-39
Figure 3-15: Traffic on Major Intersections of Faisalabad: ................................................ 3-41
Figure 3-16: Peak Hour Traffic Percentage at Major Intersections Faisalabad ................. 3-42
Figure 3-17: Peak Hour PCUs at Major Intersections ....................................................... 3-43
Figure 3-18: Existing Scenario of GTS Chowk ................................................................. 3-44
Figure 3-19: Proposed Scenario of GTS Chowk............................................................... 3-45
Figure 3-20: Existing Scenario of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk ................................................... 3-46
Figure 3-21: Proposal-1 of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk.............................................................. 3-46
Figure 3-22: Poposal-2 of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk ............................................................... 3-47
Figure 3-23: Existing Intersection of Minerva Cinema Chowk ........................................... 3-48
Figure 3-24: Proposed Scenario of Minerva Cinema Chowk ............................................ 3-48
Figure 4-1: Airport Parking ............................................................................................... 4-52
Figure 4-2: Allied Hospital Parking ................................................................................... 4-52
Figure 4-3: Civil Hospital Parking ..................................................................................... 4-52
Figure 4-4: Kachehri Parking............................................................................................ 4-52
Figure 4-5: Railway Station Parking ................................................................................. 4-52
Figure 5-1: Original Public Transport Routes in Faisalabad.............................................. 5-56
Figure 5-2: Functional Public Transport Route in Faisalabad ........................................... 5-57
Figure 5-3: General Bus Stand......................................................................................... 5-58
Figure 5-4: Daewoo Bus Terminal .................................................................................... 5-58
Figure 5-5: Faisal Movers Bus Terminal ........................................................................... 5-58
Figure 5-6: Kohistan Travel .............................................................................................. 5-58
Figure 5-7: Al Halal Travels .............................................................................................. 5-58
Figure 5-8: New Subhan Travels ...................................................................................... 5-58
Figure 5-9: Intra City Wagon Terminal ............................................................................. 5-59
Figure 5-10: Proposed Red and Orange Bus Rapid Transits in Faisalabad...................... 5-61
Figure 5-11: Feeder Route Network of BRT Red Line ...................................................... 5-63
Figure 5-12: Feeder Route Network of BRT Orange Line ................................................. 5-64
Figure 5-13: Long Term Mass Transit Plan with Stations on Faisalabad Bypass.............. 5-66
Figure 6-1: Proposed Location of Pedestrian Bridges/Underpasses................................. 6-70
Figure 6-2: Commercial Land use of Faisalabad City ....................................................... 6-71
Figure 7-1: Proposed New Road Network with ROWs ..................................................... 7-76
Figure 7-2: Proposed New Road Network with Phases .................................................... 7-77
Figure 7-3: Typical Road Cross Sections for Proposed New Road Network ..................... 7-78

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Figure 7-4: Major Intersections in Faisalabad ................................................................... 7-79

Figure 7-5: Major Intersections in Faisalabad (Blow up View) .......................................... 7-80
Figure 7-6: Proposed Sites for Parking Plazas ................................................................. 7-81
Figure 7-7: Parking Plaza Site 1 ....................................................................................... 7-82
Figure 7-8: Parking Plaza Site 2 ....................................................................................... 7-82
Figure 7-9: Parking Plaza Site 3 ....................................................................................... 7-82
Figure 7-10: Proposed Additional Sites 4 and 5 for Parking Plaza with Eight Bazar Area . 7-83
Figure 7-11: Parking Plaza Site 4 ..................................................................................... 7-83
Figure 7-12: Parking Plaza Site 5 ..................................................................................... 7-83
Figure 7-13: Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar Area ........................................................ 7-84
Figure 7-14: Proposed Cross Section for 120’ ROW Faisalabad Bypass ......................... 7-86
Figure 7-15: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-1) with Cordon Points .................................. 7-90
Figure 7-16: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-2) with Cordon Points .................................. 7-91
Figure 7-17: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-1, 2) with Cordon Points .............................. 7-92
Figure 7-18: Link of M3 Industrial Estate FIEDMC with Faisalabad Bypass ..................... 7-93
Figure 7-19: Khurrianwala Arterial Network-Proposed Bypass- Proposed Bus Stand ...... 7-95
Figure 7-20: Proposed Interchange on M3 at Satyana Road ............................................ 7-96
Figure 7-21: Improvement of Proposed Links and Associated Junctions of Science City . 7-97
Figure 7-22: Airport Connectivity with Risaalewale Road and Railway Station ................. 7-98
Figure 7-23: Proposed Expressway Connecting Motorways M3 and M4 ........................ 7-102
Figure 7-24: Proposed Expressway Connecting M3 and M4 .......................................... 7-103
Figure 7-25: Proposed Railway Shuttle Service from Sangla Hill to Abasspur Railway Station
...................................................................................................................................... 7-104
Figure 7-26: Existing and Proposed Bus Stands ............................................................ 7-105
Figure 7-27: Existing and Proposed Truck Terminals ..................................................... 7-106
Figure 7-28: Existing and Proposed Bulk Depots for Dry Port, PSO, Caltex, Burma Shell and
PARCO .......................................................................................................................... 7-107

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADP Annual Development Program

AFCS Automated Fare Collection System
AIIC Allama Iqbal Industrial city
BRT Bus Rapid Transit
CBD Central Business District
CMP Chief Metropolitan Planner
CPEC China Pakistan Economic corridor
DC Deputy Commissioner
FCCI Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry
FDA Faisalabad Development Authority
FIEDMC Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company
FMP Faisalabad Master Plan
FPUSP Faisalabad Peri Urban Structure Plan
FRR Faisalabad Ring Road
FUTS Faisalabad Urban Transport System
G.T Grand Trunk
GOP Government of Punjab
GTS General Transport Stand
IPEMC Inter-Provincial Education Ministries Conference
ISWM Integrated Solid Waste Management
MC Municipal Corporation
MC Municipal Committee
NHA National Highway Authority
NOC No Objection Certificate
O&M Operation and Maintenance
OCL Osmani & Company Private Ltd.
ROW Right of Way
PTEPA Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency

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CONVERSION TABLE

1 meter = 3.28 feet

1 square kilometer = 247.1 acres
1 hectare = 2.47 acres
1 acre = 43560 square feet
1 kanal = 20 marla

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Section 1 of the report discusses in general the location, background, history of transport
network development of Faisalabad, international airport, railway network, warehouses and
storage facilities, interventions for logistics supply, analysis of existing transport system
including following major traffic issues:
1) Encroachment on Roads
2) Problems with Intersections/Junctions
3) Non-motorized Traffic Hazards
4) Nuisance of Billboards
5) Encroachment along Railway Line
6) Lack of Parking in Eight Bazaar Area
7) Traffic Congestion
8) Absence of Public Transport Policy
9) Improper institutional coordination
10) Lack of professionally qualified and trained human resources
11) Lack of Mass Transit System
12) Lack of Implementation of Traffic Safety Rules
13) Increase in Accidents
Section 2 discusses the present condition of following major road network of Faisalabad:
1) Faisalabad Bypass
2) Canal Road
3) Lahore-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road
4) Jaranwala Road
5) Satayana Road
6) Samundri Road
7) Gojra Road
8) Jhang Road
9) Narwala Road
10) Punjpullian Road
11) Sargodha Road
12) Millat Road
13) Sangla Hill Road
Section 3 discusses the analysis of traffic flow at cordon points (entry / exit) and major
intersections, details of registered vehicles and motorization. The highest peak hour volume
for entry was recorded on Kamalpur Interchange, while the highest peak hour volume for exit
was recorded on Samundri Road. As far as major intersections are concerned, the highest
peak hour volume was recorded on Jhal Chowk with motorcycles being the largest contributor
to the peak hour volume.
Section 4 discusses the parking surveys and analysis of following locations:
1) Airport Parking
2) Allied Hospital Parking
3) Civil Hospital Parking
4) Katchery Parking
5) Railway Station Parking

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It also identifies the parking issues and requirement of parking plazas in the central area of
eight bazaar.
Section 5 discusses the existing intra-city public transport system and related issues, inter-
city bus services, strategic development in public transport system including proposed routes
for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and integrated feeder routes.
Section 6 discusses the traffic management issues including traffic laws, management of
public spaces, road safety issues, traffic control, traffic awareness, driver awareness, public
management issues, commercial activities and proposal for pedestrian bridges in the city.
Section 7 discusses the transport sector development projects divided into three phases i.e.,
first phase spread over five years from 2020-2025 is categorized as Short Term Development
Projects (STDP), 2nd phase also spread over next five years from 2025-2030 is categorized
as Mid Term Development Projects (MTDP), and third phase spread over ten years from 2030-
2040 is categorized as Long Term Development Projects (LTDP).
The approximate budget amount for various projects identified under Phase I – STDP is given
below:

Budget Amount
S. No. Project Description
(Rs. In million)
1 Roads Rehabilitation 14,609
2 Roads Reconstruction 8,553
3 Proposed New Road Network (Phase I) 32,797
4 Improvement of Major Intersection 1,800
5 Repair of Existing Signals to Make them Operational 1,125
6 Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings 1,225
Parking and Parking Plazas near Eight Bazaar Area
7 7,405
(290,619 sqft. Floor Area, 5 Nos.)
8 Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar Area 139
9 Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area (Phase 1 - 10 Out of 52) 650
10 Flyover / Underpasses 5,400
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 73,703
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender
Documents 3,685
and Construction Supervision of STDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 77,388

The approximate budget amount for various projects identified under Phase II – MTDP is
given below:

Budget Amount
S No. Project Description
(Rs. In Million)

1 Proposed New Road Network (Phase II) 14,855

2 Faisalabad Bypass Rehabilitation 7,182
3 Construction of Faisalabad Ring Road Links (Phase 1) 5,352
4 Faisalabad Bypass Link with M3-Industrial Estate (FIEDMC) 597
5 Khurrianwala Bypass 2,805

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6 Khurianwala Bus Stand 3,410

7 Interchange on M3 at Satyana Road 2,500
Improvement of Existing Links and Associated Junctions of
8 1,842
Science City
9 Airport Link between Risalewala and Jhang Roads 763
10 Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area (Phase 2 – 15 out of 52) 975
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 40,281
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender
2,014
Documents and Construction Supervision of MTDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 42,295

The approximate budget amount for various projects identified under Phase III – LTDP is
given below:

S. Budget Amount
Project Description
No. (Rs. in Million)
1 Proposed New Road Network (Phase III) 38,737
2 Construction of Expressway Connecting M3 and M4 11,218
3 Railway Track from Sangla Hill to Gatti Dry Port (Phase 1) 2,550
4 Railway Track from Gatti Dry Port to Abbaspur (Phase 2) 1,950
Railway Track on branch line from Chak Jhumra to Chiniot (Phase
5 1,950
3)
6 Construction of Faislabad Ring Road Remaining Links (Phase 2) 5,764
7 General Bus Stand on Millat Road 8,349
8 General Bus Stand on Lahore - Sheikupura - Faisalabad Road 9,273
9 Extension of Existing Truck Stand on Sargodha Road 1,875
10 Truck Stand on Faisalabad Bypass Near Satayana Road 5,540
11 Truck Stand on Sahianwala Road near VAC 1,100
12 Truck Stand on Sahianwala Interchange on M4 1,090
13 Extension of Dry Port at Gatti Railway Station 2,155
14 Construction of BRT Corridors (Red Line + Orange Line) 90,550
15 Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area (Phase 3 - 27 out of 52) 1,755
16 Feasibility Study for Integrated Bus Operations (IBO) 100
Feasibility Study for Circular Connectivity of Thirteen (13) Radial
17 100
Roads
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 184,056
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender
Documents 9,203
and Construction Supervision of STDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 193,211

Section 8 identifies the short term, midterm and long term strategic developments in traffic
management and public management systems.

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1. GENERAL
There are thirty-six districts of Punjab province and Faisalabad is one of them. Faisalabad
District came into existence in 1904 as Lyallpur District The name Lyallpur was given with a
view to pay tribute to Sir James Lyall, Lt. Governor of Punjab, for his services rendered in
colonization. In 70’s the current name of Faisalabad was given aft.er the name of The Late
King “Faisal” of King Saudi Arabia.

Faisalabad lies on un-deformed Indian plate rock with a recent sedimentary cover. Faisalabad
District locates on the rolling flat plains of northeast Punjab, from 72.6667° to 73.6667° East
longitude and latitude from 30.7° to 31.7833° North, with an elevation of 184 meters (604 ft..)
above sea level. The city covers an area of approximately 1,230 square kilometers (470 sq.
mi), while the district covers more than 16,000 square kilometers (6,200 sq. mi).

There are no natural boundaries between Faisalabad and adjoining districts. The Chenab
River flows about 30 km (19 mi) to the North-West while the River Ravi meanders about 40
km (25 mi) South-East of the city. The lower Chenab canal is the main source of irrigation
water, which meets the requirements of 80% of cultivated land. The soil of Faisalabad
comprises alluvial deposits mixed with loess having calcareous characteristics, making it very
fertile.

The district of Faisalabad is part of the alluvial plains between the Himalayan foothills and the
central core of the Indian Subcontinent. Faisalabad is situated in the center of the Lower
Rachna Doab, the area between River Chenab and Ravi which has a mild slope from North-
East to South-West with an average of about 0.2 to 0.3 meter per kilo meter. The topography
is however marked by valleys, local depression and relatively high ground. The lower Chenab
canal is the main source of irrigation water, which meets the requirements of 80% of cultivated
land. The city is situated at an elevation of 184 meters above sea level and there is a difference
of about 35 feet from one end of the city to another end, a degree or slope totally imperceptible
which makes the area, for all practical purposes, almost perfectly flat plain, with trees and
other man-made features breaking the line of vision to the horizon on all sides. The location
map of Faisalabad is shown in Figure 1-1 and adjoining areas with district boundaries are
shown in Figure 1-2.

An efficient transportation system is essential for the movement of people and goods from one
place to another. The Faisalabad district is bounded in the North by Sargodha and Hafizabad
districts, in East by Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Lahore districts, in the South by
Okara, Sahiwal and Toba Tek Singh districts and in the West by Jhang district as shown in
Figure 1-2. National Highways Network provides inter and intra provincial connectivity to
Faisalabad. Faisalabad is well connected with surrounding districts through National
Highways Network. The Motorway M-3 in north east connects the Lahore District with
Faisalabad, there is another dual carriageway link exist between Lahore and Faisalabad
known as Lahore Sheikhupura Grand Trunk Road (G. T. Road). In south the Motorway M4
connects Faisalabad to Multan. Whereas the district roads provide connectivity within the
district and surrounding villages and towns.

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Figure 1-1: Location Map of Faisalabad

Figure 1-2: Location Map of Faisalabad

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1.1 HISTORY OF TRANSPORT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT

Initially Faisalabad was a planned Mandi Town on an area of 110 acres for a population of
20,000 persons. It was laid down on a parcel of land in a radial pattern with eight bazars and
corresponding roads radiating from the central Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar). The eight roads
developed into eight separate bazars. The fundamental motive behind the establishment of
the city was to serve as center for marketing of agricultural produce of the area. Gradually the
city was linked with other parts of the country through railways and roads. The development
of Rakh Branch Canal and Railway line on the southern side of the Clock Tower, and
administrative buildings like Dy. Commissioner Residence, Town Hall, District Courts, Govt.
High School, the Grain market, the District Jail, the Canal offices and Agricultural College
(1903) on the western side of the Clock Tower, all development on the north of Railway line
set the growth of the city towards north and north west of the railway line. Railway line and
Canal become barrier for growth of the city on the north east and south east of the Railway
line till 1947.
All the intercity roads converge at Clock Tower and divided the city into about 10
compartments of varying sizes i.e., 5 compartments on North West of Railway line and five
compartments on north east and south west of the Railway line. The names of these inter-city
roads are:
1) Lahore-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road
2) Jaranwala Road
3) Satayana Road
4) Samundri Road
5) Risalewala Road
6) Jhang Road
7) Narwala Road
8) Panjpullian Road
9) Sargodha Road, and
10) Faisalabad Sangla Hill Road.
The radial pattern evolved gradually over the time without any planned effort. No effort was
made to develop link between intercity roads, at some distance from the center of the town, in
the form of a ring road. Had this been done timely the traffic situation of the town would have
been in a much better position. A by-pass to Faisalabad had been planned but could not be
executed due to shortage of funds. Now a by-pass has been created by connecting the
existing roads and partly constructing new roads but the average distance of this by-pass from
center of the town is about 13.5 kilometers. This by-pass does not act as ring road for the city
traffic thus does not help much in facilitating the traffic within the city. Its total length is about
100 kilometers. There is a need to provide link between inter-city roads in the form of a Ring
Road, closer to the city center, if feasible. Alternatively, links can be developed between inter-
city roads where feasible with little investment and small modifications in the design of existing
roads. The city has been growing in all directions along these inter-city roads as depicted in
Figure 1-3 below.

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Figure 1-3: Historical Spatial Growth of Faisalabad City 1894-2017

1.2 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING TRANSPORT SYSTEM

1.2.1 Eight Bazar Area
Originally the city was laid out in square form with eight bazars radiating from the Central Clock
Tower to act as a focal point for in flow traffic. These radiating roads merged with the road
running along the perimeter called Circular Road, which also rings the eight bazars.
Commercial activities were located to front each bazar while other activities such as
residential, religious, education etc., were sited between these bazars. Due to pressure of
business activities the invasion-succession process took place and increased commercial
activities invaded residential land use resulting into traffic congestion on streets meant to serve
residential areas. Central area is now over-crowded with traffic and it is difficult to find parking
space in this area. The uncontrolled physical growth of the city facilitated an irregular road
system to some extent in radial form without any ring or loop road to link these diversified
roads and as a result of these developments coupled with industrial growth within residential
areas the objectives of good circulation system like comfort, convenience, safety, etc., has
been compromised. The surrounding settlements are now being served by inadequate and
irregular pattern of roads.
The Faisalabad clock tower and its eight bazaars (markets) remain a major trading zone in
the city. Each of the eight bazaars has a special name and is known for selling certain goods
as follows:
1) Katchery Bazaar, named for the court (Katchery) is known for its mobile phone and
accessory market.
2) Rail Bazaar is a gold and cloth market.
3) Bhawana Bazaar supplies electrical and electronic goods.
4) Jhang Bazaar supplies fish, meat, vegetables and fruits.

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5) Aminpur Bazaar supplies stationery and interior décor.

6) Karkhana Bazaar is known for herbal medicines.
7) Chiniot Bazaar is known for allopathic and homoeopathic medicinal stores, cloth, blankets,
sofa cloth, and curtains. It also has poultry feed wholesale shops.
8) Montgomery Bazaar (also known as Sutar Mandi) is known for yarn and raw cloth trading.
1.2.1.1 Existing Traffic Issues
1. Encroachment on Roads:
The encroachments on roads has been hampering the smooth flow of traffic. It was observed
that in some areas, shopkeepers displayed their goods like refrigerators, television sets,
bicycles and other heavy articles on footpaths or even on roads which further aggravated the
situation.
2. Problems with Intersections/Junctions:
There are four major types of intersections/junctions in Faisalabad city: grade separation,
intersections with traffic signals, roundabouts and priority / uncontrolled junctions. Each type
has pros and cons in terms of traffic management. Intersections with traffic signals can cope
with heavy flows with small turning movements. In Faisalabad, traffic signals are provided only
on major intersections, and in central areas of the city, and less or no traffic signals exist on
smaller urban areas which makes the intersections difficult to cross, hence resulting in more
accidents. Traffic police is assigned only at major intersections to ensure smooth traffic flows
whereas smaller urban areas are not managed properly by traffic authorities. An area-wide
traffic control system by means of synchronizing traffic signals and central signal control and
management within a certain urban area does not exist yet.
3. Non-motorized Traffic Hazards:
There is a lot of problems associated with mix of fast moving and slow-moving traffic in eight
bazaars area. Slow moving vehicles affect the environment outlook in the city. Drivers of such
vehicles are totally ignorant of traffic rules, signs and signals. They are not disciplined and a
cause of hazard on the road. The donkey-carts usually loaded with materials beyond the size
of the cart are hazard to the life of the people on the road. Due to these donkey-carts, driving
of fast-moving vehicles is difficult and not safe. Donkey-carts in busy commercial areas like
Circular Road, Satayana Road, D-Grounds, Millat Road, Narwala Road, Railway Road and
Dijkot Road create problems for smooth flow of traffic.
4. Nuisance of Billboards:
Another reason of the traffic mess in the city is huge publicity boards displayed by the national
and multinational companies. The signboards are creating hurdles as it seems that these have
been erected without having proper NOC from the competent authority.
5. Encroachment along Railway Line:
Encroachments in the Right-of-way of Railway line also create accident hazard and threat to
life and property.
6. Lack of Parking in Eight Bazaar Area:
The residents within the Circular road and shopkeepers in the eight bazars do not have parking
facilities. The residential buildings which are a century old do not have parking space. The
residents of this area park their vehicles on the road outside their homes and shopkeepers
park their vehicles outside their shops throughout the business hours. Thus, leaving no or little
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7. Traffic Congestion: There is traffic congestion on most of the roads radiating from the
circular road. The general pattern of traffic beyond the circular road is mostly radial in
nature and the traffic volume decrease with the distance from circular road.
8. Absence of Public Transport Policy: There is lack of comprehensive Public Transport
Policy and Planning.
9. Improper institutional coordination: There is obvious lack of coordination between various
civic agencies.
10. Lack of professionally qualified and trained human resources: Although Faisalabad is the
second largest city of Punjab, its institutions are lacking professionally qualified and trained
human resources in various departments to perform due to which major traffic and
transport related issues are being faced by the city. Faisalabad Traffic Engineering and
Planning Agency (TEPA) does not have a single resource in Faisalabad to perform its
intended function. Similarly, Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) and Faisalabad
Municipal Corporation (FMC) also lack manpower to handle issues like encroachments,
maintenance of roads, etc. Traffic Police department is also unable to handle traffic related
issues, non-functional signals, non-motorized traffic, illegal parking, lack of adherence to
traffic safety rules etc. due to limited resources.
11. Lack of Mass Transit System: Due to lack of any Mass Transit System, the Buses and
Wagons are over-loaded particularly in peak hours and passengers are normally ill-
treated. The movement of people from one part of the city to the other parts has been very
difficult, particularly, the movement of people in the morning time from home to job place,
home to educational institution, etc. Similarly, in the evening peak hours there is problems
for the commuters. The movement of labor from within city and from other urban and rural
settlements in the surrounding areas of the city, people face problem due to lack of mass
transit system in the city.

12. Lack of Implementation of Traffic Safety Rules:

The traffic in Faisalabad is one of the most chaotic and indiscipline unlike other major
urban centers such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, etc. Hardly anybody seems to pay any
attention to traffic safety rules and everybody drives in a manner he likes. There is a
complete lack of driving courtesy as everybody tries to be ahead of others. No one pays
any heed to traffic signs and signals. There is total absence of lane discipline. It is common
scene to see overtaking in the face of on-coming vehicles and on turnings.
13. Increase in Accidents:
Accidents are a by-product of too many violations on the roads, poor physical condition of
the roads, un-even road surface, poorly designed road intersections, lack of sufficient sight
distance at turnings and haphazard flow of mixed (slow and fast) traffic. Everybody
disobeys the traffic safety rules with equal impunity. The net result of such situation has
been an increase in accidents in the city. The problems resulting from haphazard flow of
traffic are not confined to accidents alone. Adverse effects of clogged streets and
congested roads on business, health, economy and general wellbeing of the community
are well-known.
14. Miscellaneous Traffic Issues:
Increasing demand for transport services and absence of efficient transport facilities have
resulted in an overloaded road network in Faisalabad which leads to traffic congestion and
several other problems mentioned below:

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a. Capacity of most of the roads in the present system is reduced due to poor quality of riding
surface, inadequate pedestrian footpaths, poor lighting conditions and lack of properly
designed intersections.
b. Permanent and temporary encroachment of footpaths and carriageway has reduced the
capacity of the road.
c. Inadequate infrastructure for public transport (lack of bus terminals, bus stops, transfer
facilities, etc.).
d. There is no hierarchy of roads within the Central area of Faisalabad. These are narrow,
overcrowded, congested with the expansion of commercial establishment on the roads.
e. The eight axes going from Faisalabad to other urban centers cross the city in its central
area creating interruption in local and through traffic.
f. The donkey-carts driven by the teenagers who violates traffic rules and regulations are
causing a lot of accidents. These create hurdle in vehicular traffic, reduce road capacity
and increase traffic congestion.
g. Tractor Trolley are also a source of traffic hazard, noise pollution, reduce road capacity,
add to congestion on the roads and increase accidents.
h. There is lack of parking space particularly in the central areas. People are forced to park
their vehicles along road on circular road. This is a serious problem and the need for more
parking areas or parking plazas is obvious.
i. There is a need for improvement in FUTS. The wagon stands along Kotwali road creating
traffic congestion. The location of General Bus Stand is also not suitable.
j. Movement of pedestrians is unsafe due to lack of walk ways. Where sidewalks exist, these
are usually encroached by traders and hawkers. This has resulted in conflict between
pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Absence of proper road signs, Zebra crossings enhance
the vulnerability of pedestrians to accidents.
k. Lack of traffic signals at major intersections reduces not only the intersection capacity but
also threatened safety of pedestrians.
l. Wrongly installed FESCO and PTCL poles also cause a lot of traffic obstruction.
m. Ribbon development of industrial units, mechanical workshops are also source of traffic
hazard. Most of the roads are inadequate for bus service. In short, the land use system is
not consistent with road network.
n. Mixed traffic i.e., motorized and non-motorized causes a lot of problems of capacity and
safety. Domestic animals like Buffaloes, Cows, goats and sheep, Donkeys and Horses
contribute a lot of littering on road and creates hindrance in the flow of traffic on the road.
o. One-way traffic rules are not obeyed. No courtesy to pedestrians or school children
crossing the road is shown.
15. Conclusion of Existing Traffic Conditions:
Faisalabad has an enormous intra-city and inter-city movement of persons through
conventional transportation modes. Rapid population growth and increasing vehicle ownership
of Faisalabad, due to its industrialized activities and as an economical hub, has made its traffic
worse. Conventional transportation modes are strained under heavy demand for intercity and
urban transport facilities. With intercity transport links and its geostrategic location, this
situation will only get worsened in the absence of a complete overhaul of the transport
infrastructure and public transport facilities.
1.2.2 Faisalabad International Airport
Faisalabad International Airport is approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from the city center
and is a major airport for domestic and international travel. The airport includes a cargo facility.
As of January 2016, passenger flights are run by the national flag carrier, Pakistan
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operations to Jeddah and Medina. Fly Dubai became the first international carrier to launch
operations from the city followed by Qatar Airways, Air Arabia and Gulf Air.

• Air Transport
Currently due to poor condition of Main Runway, only limited flights comprising of mainly Hajj
and Umrah operate from Faisalabad. According to statistic data, 4065 aircraft. Movements
and 461,475 passenger movement is recorded for year 2016-2017 and total cargo handled
for the same year is 112 metric tons.

Airport traffic and other data indicate that in the last decade Faisalabad Airport operations
were not profitable specially in the year 2013 and 2014, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
(PCAA) have to bear losses due to low traffic density. Air traffic significantly increased during
2016-2017 resulting in reasonable profit to PCAA and indirectly to Faisalabad due to increase
in economic activities, since then the PCAA income increase regularly.

• Weekly flights up to August 2018

The details of weekly schedule of Airlines for both domestic and international flights using the
Main Runway at FIAP up to August 2018 are given in Table 1-1 below:

Table 1-1: Weekly Flights Operation from FIAP (2012-2017)

International Total
S# Airlines Domestic Flights
Flights Flight/Week
1 PIA 12 8 20
2 Fly Dubai - 28 28
3 Qatar Airways - 10 10
4 Air Arabia - 14 14
5 Gulf Air - 6 6
6 Serene Air 8 - 8
7 Shaheen Air 6 22 28
(Source CAA)

The current details of Airlines at Faisalabad International airport along with its destination are
given in Table 1-2 below:

Table 1-2: Weekly Schedule of Different Airlines during August 2018

Airlines Destinations
Air Arabia Sharjah
Fly Dubai Dubai
Gulf Air Bahrain
PIA Jeddah, Medina, Karachi
Serene Airlines Karachi
Qatar Airways Doha

• Airport Terminal Facility

Faisalabad Airport terminal was constructed in the year 1967 and extended in 1986, 1993 and
2000. The terminal building was rehabilitated / renovated in 2008 and finally in 2017 Terminal
Building was expanded. Currently Faisalabad International Airport have all required facility to
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• Airport Current Airside Facility

The runway is currently being used by A-320 and B-737 and the airside configuration and
geometric design of existing runway and other airside facilities are generally sufficient for these
Airplanes as well as aircrafts up to ICAO 4D category, i.e., Airbus A-300-600. However, if at
some stage it is required to upgrade the facility to ICAO Category 4E then an up gradation of
the facility will be required. Summary details of existing facility is provided in Table 1-3 below:

Table 1-3: Summary of Dimensions/Details of the Existing Facilities

S# Airside Facility Dimensions

2842 mx 45.66 m (9321.76 ft. x 150
1 Runway
ft.)
2 Overrun Length (each) 144m (472 ft.)
3 Shoulders Width 7.5 m (25 ft.)

Turn Pads
106mx134m (347ft. x 439ft.)
4 (a) 03 End
106mx134m (347ft. x 439ft.)
(b) 21 End
Including shoulders
5 New Apron 91.5mx91.5m (300ft. x 300ft.)
6 Jet Apron (old) 91.5mx91.5m (300ft. x 300ft.)

1.2.3 Faisalabad Railway Network

Faisalabad has single railway line track throughout the district with approx. 60 km length and
branch line of 26 km. The Right of Way (R.O.W) of block section is 200’ i.e. 100’ on either side
from Center of the track. Near stations the Right of Way (R.O.W) increases to 500’. No building
construction is allowed with the allocated ROW, however, in 1986 Pakistan Railways has
leased out land for 99 years for residential purposes in the vicinity of the Railway Station,
Faisalabad.

Faisalabad Railway Network is served by following stations along main line:

 Sar Shamir Station
 Abbaspur Station
 Risalewala Station
 Samanabad Station
 Faisalabad Station (Main Station)
 Nishatabad Station
 Ghatti Station
 Chak Jhumra Station
 Sahianwala Station
 Salarwala Station
 Sangla Hill Station

The branch line of railway network in Faisalabad is served by following stations:

 Chak Jhumra Station
 Burj Station
 Chiniot Station

The main railway station was built in the nineteen century by the British Empire. Today the
railway network provides connections to Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Quetta, and
Peshawar.

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Passenger Trains:
It has daily average passenger ridership of 3500-3600 generating revenue of 23-24 Lacs for
long trips which yields to 7 crores yearly revenue. The following passenger trains (13 Nos.)
operates through Faisalabad to serve various destinations as shown below in Table 1-4 below:

Table 1-4: Passengers Train Operating through Faisalabad

No Trains Route
1 27 UP Shalimar Express Karachi to Lahore
2 28 DN Shalimar Express Lahore to Karachi
3 41 UP Karakoram Express Karachi to Lahore
4 42 DN Karakoram Express Lahore to Karachi
7 17 UP Millat Express Karachi to Malakwal
8 18 DN Millat Express Malakwal to Karachi
9 45 UP Pakistan Express Karachi to Rawalpindi
10 46 DN Pakistan Express Rawalpindi to Karachi
11 111 UP Badar Express Faisalabad to Lahore
12 112 DN Badar Express Lahore to Faisalabad
13 113 UP Ghori Express Faisalabad to Lahore
14 114 DNGhoriExpress Lahore to Faisalabad
15 23 UP Akbar Express Quetta to Lahore
16 24 DN Akbar Express Lahore to Quetta
17 43 UP Shah Hussain Express Karachi to Lahore
18 44 DN Shah Hussain Express Lahore to Karachi
19 119 UP Faisal Express Faisalabad to Lahore
20 120 DN Faisal Express Lahore to Faisalabad
21 173 UP Faisal Express Multan to Faisalabad
22 174 DN Faisal Express Faisalabad to Multan
23 47 UP Rehman Baba Express Karachi to Peshawar
24 48 DN Rehman Baba Express Peshawar to Karachi
25 35 UP Sir Syed Express Karachi to Rawalpindi
26 36 DN Sir Syed Express Rawalpindi to Karachi

Goods Trains:
Cargo Express services are operated by Pakistan Railways which runs from Karachi to
Faisalabad via Multan. The station has a special cargo facility operated by the Ministry of
Railways (Pakistan) for handling various goods from the city to other regions of the country.
An express parcel service runs from Karachi to Lahore via Faisalabad.
Two (2) Goods trains (No. 503 and 504) operates per day but not on regular basis, carrying
five (5) special containers and 5 coal containers per month. One container carries 6-ton weight
and maximum 35 containers attached with a train. It’s not the fix amount of container and it
varies day to day. The annual revenue generated through goods transport by rail network is
18.5 Lacs which is not significant.
Dualization of railway track from Lahore to Faisalabad to Khanewal to Risalewala to
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1.2.4 Warehouses and Storage Facilities

There are existing warehouses on Jhang Road, Vegetable and Fruit Market in Jhang Bazaar
and Dry port at Gatti railway station. A Truck Stand along with warehouses and storage has
been recently established on Jhang Road having an area measuring 15.3 acres.
It was proposed in the Draft Master Plan Report to develop large areas for warehouses and
cold storages with modern technology and computerized record keeping for use of all the
businesses on rental basis. The existing dry port at Gatti Railway Station covering an area of
23.1 acres is proposed to be extended to 66.2 acres as the goods traffic would increase
manyfold with the increase in industrial manufacturing activity in the city in the shape of new
industrial estates at M3IC and AIIC. The truck terminals will be planned with warehouses and
adequate storage facilities at various locations to meet the space requirements for
warehouses and storage.
1.2.5 Interventions for Logistics Supply
Faisalabad has a strong industrial base including textiles, jewelry, home furniture and
pharmaceuticals, assisted by the expanding transport network which includes newly-built
motorway and highways to Lahore, Multan, Sukkur, Sargodha and Islamabad / Rawalpindi.
There are numerous textile mills, engineering units and chemical and food processing units.
Other industries include hosiery, carpets and rugs, nawar and lace, printing and publishing,
and pharmaceutical products. There are also several thousand household industries, including
some 60,000 power loom factories. The textile industry of Faisalabad constitutes more than
70% of the textile export market of Pakistan, which itself forms 68% of total exports of Pakistan.
This makes Faisalabad’s share of total exports from Pakistan more than 45%.
Establishment of a dry port at Gatti, a few kilometers away from the main city has greatly
boosted economic activities in Faisalabad by facilitating direct imports and exports of goods
and cargo via train.
Faisalabad International Airport also includes a cargo facility. According to statistical data, for
year 2016-2017 total cargo handled was 112 metric tons.
To support logistics supply of industries via trucks, couple of truck terminals already exist, one
on Jhang Road having an area measuring 15.3 acres and the other one at junction of
Sargodha Road and Faisalabad Bypass with 16.1 acres. Goods forwarding agencies are also
proposed to be accommodated within the truck terminals.

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The roads in Faisalabad may be classified as:
• Primary Roads,
• Secondary Roads and
• Local Roads.
Primary Roads are the most important roads of the city, the major districts and other urban
areas as they carry the bulk of the traffic. They include Sheikhupura Road, Sargodha Road,
Jaranwala Road, Satayana Road, Samundri Road, Jhang Road, Millat Road, Narwala Road,
Jhumra Road, Risalewala Road, Gutwala Road and Circular Road.
Secondary Roads provide access to major areas of the city and carry large traffic volumes.
They complement the primary network providing links to destinations inside the district. They
include Jail Road, Dijkot Road, Club Road, Katchery Road Civil Line, Stadium Road,
University Road, Kashmir Road, Darbar Qaim Sain Road, Passport Office Road, Sir Zafar Ali
Road and Susan Road.
Local Roads penetrate localities and are fed by traffic from the primary and secondary
networks. They include Jinnah Colony Road, Ghalla Mandi Road, Peoples Colony Pahri
Chowk towards Waris Pura Road, Tatha Bridge to Liberty Market Road, Liberty Market to
Imtiaz Shaheed Road, Samanabad Road, Narwala Chowk to Latif Chowk Road, Ghulam
Muhammadabad to Qasmi Mosque Road and Tota Bazaar Fatima Jinnah Road.
The road network of Faisalabad is shown in Figure 2-1

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Figure 2-1: Road Network of Faisalabad

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2.1 PRESENT CONDITION OF ROAD NETWORK
The difference is visible in old and new part of the City. Heavy traffic, mixed modes of
transportation, narrow and encroached right-of-way (ROW) are the main characteristics. This
results in traffic jams and accidents. The conditions are comparatively better at the new
developments in the peripheral areas of the City.
2.2 MAJOR ROADS & INTERSECTIONS
The major roads in Faisalabad are as follows:
1. Faisalabad Bypass
2. Canal Road
3. Lahore-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road
4. Jaranwala Road
5. Satayana Road
6. Sammundri Road
7. Gojra Road
8. Jhang Road
9. Narwala Road
10. Punjpullian Road
11. Sargodha Road
12. Millat Road
13. Sangla Hill Road
2.2.1 FAISALABAD BYPASS
The town planning of Faisalabad is peculiar as all roads into Faisalabad coverage on to the
Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar). Resultantly, all traffic crossing Faisalabad has no alternative but
to go through the center of the city. This apart from being problematic as wasteful for the inter-
city traffic, is a serious threat to life and property of the citizens of Faisalabad. Due to the acute
felt need, a By Pass to Faisalabad has been developed in phases having total length of
approximately 95 kilometers. Due to paucity of funds to design and construct a bypass as an
independent project the Commissioner, Faisalabad in 1992 advised the Highway Department
to undertake a survey of the existing Farm to Market roads and District Council roads to see
whether a By Pass could be created by connecting these roads and later broadening them to
highways specifications. In this way this Bypass has been constructed in segments by
connecting the existing roads and constructing links where existing road did not exist. Later
on, these roads were broadened to meet the highway specifications.
Faisalabad Bypass is a peripheral road crossing various potential junctions such as Narwala
Bypass Chowk, Sidhar Bypass Chowk, Risalewala Chowk, Roshanwala Bypass Chowk,
Satayana Bypass Chowk, Makkuana Chowk, Khurrianwala Chowk, etc. creating a comfort
zone for commuters to reach their respective destinations. The Faisalabad Bypass is a
freeway that bypasses Faisalabad city starting from the Motorway (M-4) and providing
approaches to outer areas of the city such as Sahianwala, Jaranwala, Satayana, Samundri,
Gojra, Jhang, Narwala, Sargodha, etc.

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2.2.2 Canal Road

FDA has constructed roads along both sides of the Rakh Branch canal from Gatwala to Jhal
Khanuana. In view of its location i.e., on the bank of canal and because of one-way traffic on
each bank, this road has become beautiful pleasurable drive and a V.I.P. route. The basic
character of this road is that of an intercity road and a major inlet to the city. All along the
length private housing schemes are coming up with fast pace. The approximate length of the
East Canal Road up to FDA limits is 23.7 kilometers out of which 10.8 kilometers is in Municipal
Limits. Similarly, West Canal Road up to FDA limits is 23.7 kilometers out of which 9.5
kilometers is in Municipal Limits.

The existing ROW of this segment varies along its length. This section has three lanes in each
direction of 11-13 ft. width, with a central median of 82 ft. width.

Figure 2-3: Existing Features of Canal Road

2.2.3 Sheikhupura Road

This arterial road provides direct link with provincial Capital Lahore via Sheikhupura. From
Sheikhupura junction it also links with Gujranwala where it merges with National Highway
coming from Lahore to capital Islamabad. The approximate length of the road up to FDA limits
(Khurrianwala Chowk) is 20.5 kilometers out of which 9.7 kilometers is in urban area.

Out of total length, 86% has 110 ft. R.O.W, 10% length has R.O.W between 90-135 ft. and
R.O.W for the remaining 4% is 243 ft.

The condition of the traffic and road is not satisfactory due to ribbon development along the
road and heavy commercialized nature of the area.

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2.2.4 Jaranwala Road

This road provides an alternate route to Lahore via Jaranwala. The approximate length of the
road up to FDA limits is 16 kilometers out of which 4.1 kilometers is in the urban area.
About 81% of the road has 96-123 ft., 6% has 40-65 ft. while 13% has R.O.W of 220 ft.
approximately near social security hospital. The road is single carriageway near Railway
Bridge with footpath on one side and becomes dual carriageway where 14 ft. wide green belt
is also existing.
About 81% of the road has metaled portion having a width between 62-67 ft., 17 % between
29-45 ft. and the remaining 2% of the road has a metaled width of 18 ft. Out of the total road
length 20% has footpath, 17% has green belt and 16% has service road. The famous Koh-I-
Noor Textile Mills is located on this road.

Figure 2-5: Existing Features of Jaranwala Road

2.2.5 Satayana Road

This road leads to Satayana and Tandlianwala. The approximate length of the road up to FDA
limits is 15.1 kilometers out of which 4.2 kilometers is in urban area.
Out of total length, 45% has 72 ft. R.O.W, 6% has 95-100 ft., 20% has 100-120 ft., 24% has
120-163 ft. while 5% of the road length has up to 204 ft. R.O.W. This road is dual carriageway
with 2 ft. median starting from Yadgar Hotel to Chungi.

11% of the road has 24 ft. metaled portion, 47% has 32 ft., 23% has 68-74 ft. and 19% of the
total road length has 88-111 ft. Only 12% of the road length has footpath, 40% has median
and 13% has green belt.

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 Figure 2-6: Existing Features of Satayana Road

2.2.6 Sammundri Road

This road links with National Highway (N-5) near Chichawatni and provides alternative link for
southern major urban centers. Total length of the road up to FDA limits (Dijkot) is 23.8
kilometers out of which 6.9 kilometers is in urban area.
Out of total length, 17% has 83-109 ft. R.O.W, 72% has 129 ft., 8% has 139 ft. and 3% has
169 ft. This road is dual carriageway with 2 ft. median starting from Mosque’s basement corner
to Dairy farm and then turns in to single carriageway and leads to R.B Canal and Coca Cola
Factory.
Approximately, 6% of the road length has metaled portion having width equal to 46 ft., 47%
has 64 ft., 5% has 80ft. and 42% of the road length has 90-105 ft. metaled portion. 32% has
footpath, 20% has median and 48% has green median of the total length.

Figure 2-7: Existing Features of Sammundari Road

2.2.7 Gojra Road / Risalewala Road

The Gojra road / Risalewala runs almost parallel to the railway line. It is undivided metal road
with earthen shoulder on either side but without any proper median and sidewalk. Total length
of the road up to FDA limits is 19.8 kilometers out of which 4.2 kilometers is in Municipal Limits.

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 Figure 2-8: Existing Features of Gojra Road

2.2.8 Jhang Road

This road provides a vital link of the city with major urban centers in the south west such as
Jhang, Multan, Hyderabad, Karachi, etc. The approximate length of the road up to FDA limit
is 24.7 kilometers out of which 5.8 km is in urban area.
The road is also called VIP road due to presence of Faisalabad International Airport at a
distance of approximately 15 km from the center. Out of total length, 12% has R.O.W between
103-114 ft., 24% has 137-158 ft. and 64% has 168 ft. R.O.W. The road is a dual carriageway
from AC House to Main Bazar Ayub Colony then it turns into a wide single carriageway road
leading from asphalt plant to Ayub Agriculture land. The metaled portion of 14% of the road
length is between 72-82 ft., 80% of the road length has metaled portion between 85-88 ft.
while 6% of the road length has 92-95ft. metaled portion.
Only 6% of the road length has footpath and 14% of the road length has green belt. Two major
research institutes, Ayub Research Institute and Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology
are located along this road.

Figure 2-9: Existing Features of Jhang Road

2.2.9 Narwala Road

This road provides an alternative link with Sargodha via Chiniot. It also serves the two major
housing colonies and Kaleem Shaheed Recreation Park. The approximate length of the road
up to FDA limits is 22.1 kilometers out of which 6.3 kilometers is in urban area.
Narwala Road is one of the primary roads which starts from CBD Area. The right of way varies
significantly between 64 and 160 ft. The minimum section width is near Qabrastan gate and
the maximum is near Kaleem Shaheed Colony. The road is a dual carriageway from Grace
Light Electrician to University Nullah with divider of 1.5 ft. width.

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Approx. 10% of road length has R.0. W between 64 to 81 ft., 12% is in between 85-91 ft., 52%
has 93-95 ft., 18% has 123-126 ft. while 8% has 154-157 ft. Footpath exists along 12% length
of the road while median exists along 24% road length.

Figure 2-10: Existing Features of Narwala Road

2.2.10 Punjpullian Road

Total length of the road is 6.8 kilometers within Municipal Limits. The Punjpullian road is a dual
carriageway with a central median along with earthen shoulder on either side.

Figure 2-11: Existing Features of Punjpullian

2.2.11 Sargodha Road

This road provides links with Sargodha and other centers e.g., Mianwali, Kalabagh and Bannu.
This road also provide link with Sargodha via Chiniot. The approximate length of the road up
to FDA limits is 20.4 kilometers out of which 11.6 kilometers is in urban area.
Out of total length, 60% has R.O.W equal to 100 ft., 32% has 75-85 ft. while remaining 8%
has 60 ft. The major portion of the road is dual carriageway. About 60% of the road has
metaled portion having width equal to 24 ft., 22% has 38 ft. and the remaining 18% road length
has metaled portion between 48-57 ft. Some of the major industries are also located along
this road.

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 Figure 2-12: Existing Features of Sargodha Road

2.2.12 Millat Road

Total length of Millat Road up to FDA limits is 16.3 kilometers out of which 6.7 kilometers is
within Municipal Limits. 20% of road is dual carriage way. The R.O.W of 50% road is 57-62 ft.,
22% is between 66-71 ft., 13% is about 117 ft. while 15% is 152-177 ft. 47% of road portion
has footpath while 15% has green belt.
Two types of R.O.W were noticed on this road. From Sandal School Gate to Saeed Model
School, the R.O.W is 50-70 ft. aft.er which it widens up to 150 & 174 ft. in an area near Rehman
Clinic. The road is a single carriage way from Sandal School to Saeed Model School. Only
400 m length of the road is dual carriageway near PIA area. Service roads exist near Rehman
Clinic Laboratory and Moon Traders.

Figure 2-13: Existing Features of Millat Road

2.2.13 Sangla Hill Road:

Total length of Sangla Hill Road up to FDA limits is 21.7 kilometers out of which 8.2 kilometers
is within Municipal Limits. The Sangla Hill road is a dual carriageway with a central median
and earthen shoulder on either side.

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 Figure 2-14: Existing Features of Sangla Hill Road

Following are the major intersections in Faisalabad keeping in view their importance regarding
the transportation facilitates/services to the users.
• Abdullahpur Overpass
• GTS Chowk
• Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk
• Jhal Chowk
• Minerva Cinema Chowk
• Novelty Pull
The pictures of above-mentioned intersections are given below:

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Figure 2-15: Abdullah Pur Overpass Figure 2-16: GTS Chowk

Figure 2-17: Hilal e Ahmer Chowk Figure 2-18: Jhal Chowk

Figure 2-19: Minerva Cinema Chowk Figure 2-20: Novelty Pull

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 3. ROAD TRAFFIC
To know the traffic situation, reconnaissance survey was conducted on all entry/exit (cordon)
points, major roads and intersections of the city. Traffic counts were conducted during the
peak hours at selected 10 intersections during the month of June 2018.
3.1 NUMBER OF REGISTERED VEHICLES
For assessment of future demand for any utility, it is essential to collect current level and
pattern, and the factor that may likely influence the future demand. In order to develop an
understanding of situation of traffic density, it is important to know the registered number of
motor vehicles in the city. Table 3-1 below gives an overview of registered motor vehicles from
year 2003 till year 2015 in Faisalabad.
Table 3-1: Number of Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad

Year Cycle 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006-

2012 2013 2014 2015
Vehicle Type

Cars, Jeeps and Wagons 79,005 80,994 85,714 86,797

Motorcycles and Scooters 61,1682 70,9376 881,098 946,623
Trucks 4,456 4,512 4,593 8,441
Delivery Vans 7,722 7,994 8,399 11,943
Buses 5,456 5,523 5,571 5,653
Taxis 1,928 1,928 1,929 3,245
Rickshaws 18,688 19,424 20,510 21,292
Tractors 28,459 29,317 30,186 30,476
Other 57 47 83 101
TOTAL 757,453 859,115 1,038,083 1,114,571
Reference: Bureau of Statistics, Government of the Punjab, Lahore
The table above shows that the highest number of vehicles were registered between year
2006 and year 2015 while the major contributor for number of registered vehicles were
motorcycles & scooters. The table shows an increase of almost 13% each year. Graphical
representation of registered vehicles has been shown in Figure 3-1.

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 Number of Vehicles Registered (2003-2015)
1200000 1114571
1038083
1000000
859115
800000 757453

600000

400000

200000

0
2003-2012 2004-2013 2005-2014 2006-2015

Figure 3-1: Number of Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad

Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad from Year

2006 to 2015
0.29% 0.01%
1.91% 2.73%
0.51%
1.07% 7.79% Cars, Jeeps and Wagons
0.76% Motorcycles and Scooters
Trucks
Delivery Vans
Buses
Taxis
84.93% Rickshaws
Tractors
Other

Figure 3-2: Registered Vehicles in Faisalabad from Year 2006 to 2015

3.2 MOTORIZATION
Between year 2006 and 2015, 1.1 million motorized vehicles were registered in Faisalabad
District. Faisalabad has witnessed a number of transport problems due to somewhat rapid
motorization. In fact, motorization in Faisalabad is acute. The number of registered vehicles
in Faisalabad District rapidly increase with a rate of 13% per year. Among vehicle types,
Faisalabad citizens nowadays show a strong preference for motorcycles, which increased at
much faster rate, during the same period and accounted for 160 units per 1,000 residents in
2015. This rapid growth of motorization is shown in Table 3-1 above which gives us an
overview of registered motor vehicles from year 2003 till year 2015 in Faisalabad. Around
1,114,571 vehicles are registered within the Faisalabad district area, to be compared with only
87,000, 425,586 and 361,500 for Chiniot, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh respectively.

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Motorcycles make up for almost 85% of all registered vehicles, while cars represent about
7.8% of registered vehicles in Faisalabad. Due to such rapid rate of motorization, the number
of motorized vehicles per 1,000 residents substantially increased to 185 vehicles in 2015.
Two-wheeler patronage may shift. to public transport usage with the provision of attractive
public transport services and the imposition of stricter policies to two wheelers such as a local
ban on riding two wheelers within Central Business Districts (CBDs), as China did this in late
1990s. On the other hand, a shift. From two wheelers to private cars may happen only when
a significant income increase occurs, which is highly unlikely.
3.3 TRAFFIC ON CORDON POINTS
The traffic count surveys were conducted on major entry/exit (cordon) points of Faisalabad
during the peak hours. Following were the points on which the survey was conducted;
1. Chak Jhumra
2. Khurrianwala
3. Makuana
4. Millat Road Interchange
5. Narwala Bypass
6. Risalewala
7. Sadhar Bypass
8. Samundri Road
9. Kamalpur Interchange
10. Satayana Bypass
11. Wapda Town
The locations of these points on the map are shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3: Traffic on Cordon Points of Faisalabad

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Traffic count presents just number of vehicles, but not their impact and contribution in the
traffic volume. For example, a car is not comparable with bus from the area and impact on
road and traffic movement. Therefore, using passenger car equivalent factors given in the
National Reference Manual on Planning and Infrastructure Standards of Pakistan, the vehicle
count has been converted to Passenger Car Units (PCUs).
The classification of the traffic into different vehicle types and their PCU Factors are shown in
Table 3-2 below:
Table 3-2: PCU Factors for Different Vehicles

PCU
Vehicle Type
Factor
Car/Jeep/Taxi/Pick Up 1
Rickshaw 0.8
Motorcycle 0.5
Large Bus 3
Bicycle 0.3
Mazda/Coaster 1.5
Wagon/Hiace/Mini Bus 1.5
Pick Up/Ambulance/Delivery Van 1
2-Axle 3
3-Axle, 3+Axle Truck 3
Tractor/Trolleys 3
Animal Driven Cart 4
Other Mechanized Vehicle 4.5
The Peak Hour volume and Peak Hour Passenger Car Units for the Cordon Points are shown
in Table 3-3.
Table 3-3: Peak Hour Traffic Volume and Peak Hour PCUs on Cordon Points

ENTRY EXIT
Peak Peak
Cordon Points Peak Hour Peak Hour
Hour Hour
Volume PCUs
PCUs Volume
CHAK JHUMRA 448 543 541 453
KHURRIANWALA 1197 1391 1147 1999
MAKUANA 1116 972 884 964
MILLAT ROAD
745 736 759 958
INTERCHANGE
NARWALA BYPASS 767 619 619 601
RESALEWALA 333 261 302 342
SADHAR BYPASS 839 1160 820 858
SAMUNDRI ROAD 954 980 1235 1152
KAMALPUR
1239 1151 786 792
INTERCHANGE
SATAYANA ROAD 734 788 709 677
WAPDA TOWN 584 461 776 641

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 ENTRY EXIT
Peak Peak
Cordon Points Peak Hour Peak Hour
Hour Hour
Volume PCUs
PCUs Volume
TOTAL 8954 9062 8577 9437

The data from Table 3-3 above shows that the highest peak hour volume for entry was
recorded on Kamalpur Interchange, while the highest peak hour volume for exit was recorded
on Samundri Road.
Table 3-4 which shows trip purpose on cordon points in Faisalabad.
Table 3-4: Trip Purpose on Cordon Points Faisalabad

No. of Trip Purpose

Point Name Direction
Vehicles Work Business Education Home Shopping Social Other
ENTRY 435 228 76 25 55 40 7 4
CHAK JHUMRA
EXIT 533 226 177 42 50 38 - -
ENTRY 1211 699 110 71 35 65 61 170
KHURRIANWALA
EXIT 1141 579 134 17 179 50 95 87
ENTRY 1103 554 323 46 75 33 43 29
MAKUANA
EXIT 841 395 259 32 64 46 32 13
MILLAT ROAD ENTRY 733 396 120 50 68 25 29 45
INTERCHANGE EXIT 735 388 115 32 144 14 19 23
NARWALA ENTRY 788 438 190 13 75 39 33
BYPASS EXIT 610 263 167 11 135 1 27 6
ENTRY 364 193 112 11 35 3 6 4
RISALEWALA
EXIT 302 158 103 2 11 1 27 -
SADHAR ENTRY 830 415 177 36 28 35 42 97
BYPASS EXIT 800 409 224 53 27 40 15 32
SAMUNDARI ENTRY 948 476 190 25 49 24 47 137
ROAD EXIT 1268 891 109 87 61 76 36 8
KAMALPUR ENTRY 1226 591 498 20 59 16 25 17
INTERCHANGE EXIT 804 385 86 71 111 73 64 14
SATAYANA ENTRY 801 521 64 21 72 65 55 3
ROAD EXIT 700 382 135 15 54 44 29 41
ENTRY 534 259 125 50 52 15 30 3
WAPDA TOWN
EXIT 764 248 334 13 142 2 17 8
The entry and exit traffic at each cordon point have been shown in figures below.

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CHAK JHUMRA (ENTRY)

500
400
300
200
100
0

CHAK JHUMRA (EXIT)

500
400
300
200
100
0

Figure 3-4: Entry and Exit Traffic at Chak Jhumra

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KHRIANWALA (ENTRY)
1000
800
600
400
200
0

KHRIANWALA (EXIT)
1000
800
600
400
200
0

Figure 3-5: Entry and Exit Traffic at Khurrianwala

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MAKUANA (ENTRY)
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

MAKUANA (EXIT)
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

Figure 3-6: Entry and Exit Traffic at Makuana

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MILLAT TOAD (ENTRY)

1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

MILLAT ROAD (EXIT)

1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0

Figure 3-7: Entry and Exit Traffic at Millat Road

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NARWALA BYPASS (ENTRY)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00

NARWALA BYPASS (EXIT)

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

Figure 3-8: Entry and Exit Traffic at Narwala Bypass

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RISALEWALA (ENTRY)
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00

RISALEWALA (EXIT)
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00

Figure 3-9: Entry and Exit Traffic at Risalewala Bypass

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SADHAR BYPASS (ENTRY)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

SADHAR BYPASS (EXIT)

700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

Figure 3-10: Entry and Exit Traffic at Sadhar Bypass

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SAMUNDARI ROAD (ENTRY)

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

SAMUNDARI ROAD (EXIT)

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

Figure 3-11: Entry and Exit Traffic at Samundari Road

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Figure 3-12: Entry and Exit Traffic at Sargodha Road

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SATYANA ROAD (ENTRY)

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0
7:00 -8:00 -9:00 - 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00
8:00 9:00 10:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00

SATYANA ROAD (EXIT)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
7:00 - 8:00 - 9:00 - 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00
8:00 9:00 10:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00

Figure 3-13: Entry and Exit Traffic at Satayana Road

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WAPDA TOWN (ENTRY)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00

WAPDA TOWN (EXIT)

700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8:00 9:00 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00

Figure 3-14: Entry and Exit Traffic at Wapda Town

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3.4 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING OF MAJOR ROADS
After assessing the existing traffic on major roads at cordon points as discussed in preceding
section 3.2, the traffic analysis and forecasting was carried out. The growth rate of 4.95% used
for traffic analysis is given in Table 8-3, Page 22 Traffic Factors for Pakistan II, National
Transport Research Council Report 138.
3.4.1 Capacity Analysis
Capacity is defined in terms of the maximum flow rate that can be accommodated by a given
traffic facility under prevailing conditions. In other words, the capacity of a facility is the
maximum hourly rate at which persons or vehicles can reasonably be expected to traverse a
point or a uniform section of a lane or a road way during a given time period under prevailing
road way, traffic and control condition.
Vehicle capacity is the maximum number of vehicles that can conveniently pass a given point
during a specified period under prevailing road way, traffic and control conditions. This
assumes that there is no influence from downstream traffic operation, such as backing of traffic
into the analysis point. Following are the main factors which affect the capacity of a roadway.
 Lane widths
 Number of lanes
 The type of facility and its development environment
 Shoulder widths and lateral clearances
 Design speed
3.4.2 Quality and Level of Service (LOS)
“Quality of service requires quantitative measures to characterize operational conditions within
a traffic stream. Level of service (LOS) is a quality measure describing operational conditions
within a traffic stream, generally in terms of such service measures as speed and travel time,
freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, and comfort and convenience”.

Six LOS are defined for each type of facility that has analysis procedure available. Each level
is designated by letters from A to F, with LOS A representing the best operating conditions
and LOS F the worst.
The LOS is the key factor for the estimation of road capacity for the proposed design facility.
Table 3-5 below gives the summary of LOS in Years 2020 and 2040 for major roads in
Faisalabad.
Table 3-5: LOS of Major Roads

LOS
Road Name Year Year
2020 2040
Sangla Hill Road (Chak Jhumra) A B
Sheikhupura Road (Khurrianwala) B F
Jaranwala Road (Makuana) A D
Millat Road (Millat Road Interchange) A C
Narwala Road (Narwala Bypass) A B
Risalewala Road (Risalewala) A A
Jhang Road (Sadhar Bypass) A D
Samundri Road (Samundri Bypass) C F
Sargodha Road (Kamalpur Interchange) A D
Satayana Road (Satayana Bypass) A C
Canal Road (Wapda Town) A A

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Usually, the minimum acceptable LOS in urban environment is C or D to ensure an acceptable
operating service for the facility users. All the major roads in Faisalabad are operating under
fair traffic conditions with respect to capacity in Year 2020. LOS for projected traffic volume
for Year 2040 will significantly reduce to “F” on Sheikhupura Road and Samundri Road. To
improve the LOS, additional lane(s) will be required in both directions for these two roads.
However, to accommodate the present and future traffic demand of major roads in Faisalabad,
further detailed traffic studies are required prior to upgrading the existing road network.
3.5 TRAFFIC ON MAJOR INTERSECTIONS
The traffic count surveys were conducted on major intersections of Faisalabad. Following were
the intersections on which the survey was conducted;
Abdullahpur Overpass
1. GTS Chowk
2. Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk
3. Jhal Chowk
4. Minerva Cinema Chowk
5. Novelty Pull
The locations of these intersections on the map of Faisalabad with their peak hour traffic
volumes are shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15: Traffic on Major Intersections of Faisalabad

The peak hour traffic volumes at each intersection were acquired from the traffic surveys which
were conducted for a duration of 16 hours. The percentage of vehicles according to vehicle
types are shown in Figure 3-16 while the peak hour traffic volumes are listed in Table 3-6
below.

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 PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC PERCENTAGE AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS IN FAISALABAD
NOVELTY PULL

MINERVA CHOWK

JHAL CHOWK

HILAL-E- AHMER
CHOWK

GTS CHOWK

ABDULLAHPUR
OVERPASS

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Car/Jeep/Taxi/Pick Up Rikshaw Motorcycle
Large Bus Bicycle Mazda/Coaster
Wagon/Hiace/Mini Bus Pick Up/Ambulance/Delivery 2-Axle
3-Axle, 3+Axle Truck Tractor/Trolleys Animal Driven Cart

Figure 3-16: Peak Hour Traffic Percentage at Major Intersections Faisalabad

Table 3-6: Peak Hour Traffic Volume at Major Intersections Faisalabad

Hilal-e -
Abdullahpur GTS Jhal Minerva Novelty
Intersection Ahmer
Overpass Chowk Chowk Chowk Pull
Chowk
Car/Jeep/Taxi/Pick Up 4265 2767 2374 3769 986 2688
Rikshaw 1382 1761 1184 2305 2437 1128
Motorcycle 7055 5930 5134 8549 5334 4632
Large Bus 109 114 83 66 14 126
Bicycle 158 266 143 113 330 289
Mazda/Coaster 141 468 51 135 110 229
Wagon/Hiace/Mini Bus 153 641 100 277 159 291
Pick
413 521 179 277 186 480
Up/Ambulance/Delivery
2-Axle 104 65 20 39 80 142
3-Axle, 3+Axle Truck 36 27 6 15 8 68
Tractor/Trolleys 15 41 11 10 9 24
Animal Driven Cart 34 35 19 44 75 97
Other Mechanized Vehicle 3 1 1 2 1 0
TOTAL 13,866 12,635 9,303 15,599 9,730 10,195

The data from Table 3-6 above depicts that the highest peak hour volume was recorded on
Jhal Chowk with motorcycles being the largest contributor to the peak hour volume.
For properly expressing the data for traffic volume, each car category is converted into its
relative PCU Factor (shown in Table) to find out the total passenger car units for that particular
vehicle type. The PCUs for each vehicle type on each intersection are shown in Table 3-7 &
Figure 3-17.

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 Table 3-7: Peak Hour PCUs at Major Intersections, Faisalabad

Abdullah Hilal E
GTS Jhal Minerva Novelty
Intersection pur Ahmer
Chowk Chowk Chowk Pull
Overpass Chowk
Car/Jeep/Taxi/Pick Up 4265 2767 2374 3769 986 2688
Rickshaw 1105 1409 947 1844 1950 902
Motorcycle 3528 2965 2567 4275 2667 2316
Large Bus 326 343 250 197 43 379
Bicycle 47 80 43 34 99 87
Mazda/Coaster 212 701 76 203 165 344
Wagon/Hiace/Mini Bus 229 961 150 415 238 436
Pick
413 521 179 277 186 480
Up/Ambulance/Delivery
2-Axle 311 195 59 116 239 426
3-Axle, 3+Axle Truck 108 81 17 45 25 204
Tractor/Trolleys 44 122 32 31 26 71
Animal Driven Cart 136 138 74 174 301 389
Other Mechanized Vehicle 12 5 5 7 6 1
Total 10,735 10,287 6,772 11,386 6,931 8,723

Peak Hour Volumes in PCUs at Major Intersections

12000

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

0
ABDULLAH PUR GTS CHOWK HILAL E AHMER JHAL CHOWK MINERWA NOVELTY
CHOWK CHOWK CHOWK CHOWK

Total Peak Hour Volume in PCUs

Figure 3-17: Peak Hour PCUs at Major Intersections

3.5.1 Analysis of Critical Intersections

The analysis of critical major intersections has been done and each one of the intersections
is discussed as follows:
• GTS CHOWK
The existing geometry of GTS Chowk is a four-legged roundabout as shown in Figure 3-18.
Existing Scenario:
This intersection has Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) LOS as H which shows congestion
and major delay at the intersection as shown in Figure 3-18.

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Proposed Scenario:
In order to improve LOS and reduce the delays and congestion, following are the
recommended proposals:
• Remodeling of roundabout may be proposed. The Geometric Design of roundabout
needs to be revised and modified according to the standards available for roundabout
design.
• A major share of traffic at GTS Chowk is due to Bus Terminal that can be shift.ed to
reduce traffic on GTS Chowk to improve LOS. Alternatively the bus terminal entry and
exit may be re-planned to reduce traffic congestion.
• In the long run, a grade separation (Underpass/Flyover) along Railway Road & Church
Road will improve the ICU LOS from H to B as shown in Figure 3-19. Detailed Traffic
Analysis is recommended to be performed when it is desired to construct the grade
separation.

Figure 3-18: Existing Scenario of GTS Chowk

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 Figure 3-19: Proposed Scenario of GTS Chowk

• HILAL E AHMER CHOWK

The existing geometry of Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk is a four-legged roundabout as shown in Figure
3-20.
Existing Scenario:
This intersection has Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) LOS as H which shows congestion
and major delay at the intersection as shown in Figure 3-20. It has been observed that major
traffic is along GTS Chowk and Katchery Leg.
Proposed Scenario:
In order to improve LOS and reduce the delays and congestion, following are the
recommended proposals:
• Remodeling of roundabout may be proposed. The Geometric Design of roundabout
may be revised and modified according to the standards available for roundabout
design.
• Proper Left. Turn Channelization may find to be essential along with geometric design
of roundabout including ICD and circulatory lanes width within permissible limits
defined in the standards for roundabout design.
• In long term, following are the two recommended proposals:
o Proposal-1: Grade separation (Underpass/Flyover) may be proposed along GTS
Chowk & Katchery leg that will improve the ICU LOS from H to A as shown in Figure
3-21.
o Proposal-2: Grade separation (Underpass/Flyover) may be proposed along Gumti &
Chenab Chowk that will improve the ICU LOS from H to B as shown in Figure 3-22.

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Figure 3-20: Existing Scenario of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk

Figure 3-21: Proposal-1 of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk

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 Figure 3-22: Poposal-2 of Hilal e Ahmar Chowk

• MINERVA CINEMA CHOWK

The existing geometry of Minerva Chowk is an un-signalized intersection along with
unprotected U-turns for right turning movement as shown in Figure 3-23.
Existing Scenario:
This intersection has Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) LOS as H which shows congestion
and major delay at the intersection as shown in Figure 3-23.
It has been observed that Un-protected U-turns are causing the weaving phenomena due to
less distance from the links of intersections.
Proposed Scenario:
In order to improve LOS, possible solutions are described below:
• The movement from Jhang Bazar and Imam Bargah to Lal Mill Road is in conflict so it
may be possible to ensure the one-way movement in Jhang Bazar.
• Left. Turn Channelization may be ensured for traffic coming from Imam Bargah to Lal
Mill Road.
• Protected U-Turns at optimum distances to avoid weaving may be helpful to ease the
traffic coming from Dijkot towards Lal Mill Road for taking U-turn. Same is the scenario
for traffic coming from Imam Bargah side to take U-turn for Dijkot or GCU University
Chowk.
• Minerva Cinema Chowk may be converted to a controlled signalized intersection along
with possible geometric design changes will improve the LOS of intersection as shown
in Figure 3-24.

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 Figure 3-23: Existing Intersection of Minerva Cinema Chowk

Figure 3-24: Proposed Scenario of Minerva Cinema Chowk

• NOVELTY PULL
The existing geometry of Novelty Pull is an un-signalized T-intersection along with unprotected
U-turns for right turning movement coming from Jhal Chowk.
Existing Scenario:

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As far as current situation of this intersection is concerned, it has been observed that Un-
protected U-turns will not be fulfilling the need by causing the disruption in through and turning
traffic.
Proposed Scenario:
In order to improve LOS, possible solution is described as below:
• Geometric Design may be revised in order to improve the LOS by providing protected
U-Turn for turning movement coming from Jhal Chowk towards Novelty as the distance
is insufficient to cope with weaving phenomena.
Table 3-8 below summarizes the existing and proposed scenarios of major critical
intersections:
Table 3-8: Existing and Proposed Scenario of Major Intersections

Existing Scenario Possible Proposals

ICU
Intersection Type Intersection Type ICU LOS
LOS
GTS CHOWK
 Remodeling of roundabout.
 Proper Left. Turn Channelization
may be ensured
 Bus Terminals may be shifted to
reduce traffic on GTS Chowk to N/A
improve LOS. Alternatively, the bus
Roundabout H
terminal entry and exit may be re-
planned to reduce traffic
congestion.
 Un-signalized
 Underpass/Flyover B
(Railway Road - Church Road)
HILAL E AHMER CHOWK
 Remodeling of roundabout.
 Proper Left. Turn Channelization
may be essential along with
Roundabout H N/A
geometric design of roundabout
including ICD and circulatory lanes
width.
 Un-signalized
Underpass/Flyover A
(GTS Chowk - Katchery)
Roundabout H
 Un-signalized
Underpass/Flyover B
(Gumti - Chenab Chowk)
MINERVA CINEMA CHOWK
 Proper Left. Turn Channelization.
 Protected U-Turns at optimal
Un-Signalized along N/A
distances to avoid weaving may be
with provision of U-
H a short-term solution.
Turns for turning
moments H
 Signalized C (Intersection
LOS)
NOVELTY PULL

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Existing Scenario Possible Proposals
ICU
Intersection Type Intersection Type ICU LOS
LOS
 Geometric Design may be revised
Un-Signalized along
by providing protected U-Turn for
with provision of U-Turn - N/A
turning movement coming from Jhal
for turning moment
Chowk towards Novelty.

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 4. PARKING
4.1 PARKING SURVEYS AND ANALYSIS
The parking locations in Faisalabad include minor parking spots like outside buildings,
shopping malls, small hospitals and other centers, and major parking spots like Airport
Parking, Railway Station Parking, Katchery Parking, and big Hospitals Parking of the city.
Parking surveys were conducted on major parking spots as follows;
1. Airport Parking
2. Allied Hospital Parking
3. Civil Hospital Parking
4. Katchery Parking
5. Railway Station Parking
The pictures of above-mentioned parking spots are given below:

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 Figure 4-1: Airport Parking Figure 4-2: Allied Hospital Parking

Figure 4-3: Civil Hospital Parking Figure 4-4: Kachehri Parking

Figure 4-5: Railway Station Parking

After analyzing the parking survey data, it can be deduced that Faisalabad needs more
Parking spaces in the city especially in areas with more public movement such as public
buildings, shopping markets, colleges and universities, hospitals etc.
Table 4-1 shows the Parking spaces surveyed and the Average Parking time for vehicles on
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 Table 4-1: Existing Average Parking Time at Major Parking Areas of Faisalabad

Average Parking Time

Parking Area Name
(Minutes)
Airport Parking 33

Allied Hospital Parking 26

Civil Hospital Parking 44

Kacheri Parking 107

Railway Station Parking 36

Further analysis of data shows that at Airport Parking the vehicles are parked for longer
durations during the night shift. with an average of 61 minutes compared to 16 minutes during
the day time. Moreover, Katchery parking was recorded as the busiest parking area with an
average time of 107 minutes per vehicle.
4.2 PARKING AND PARKING PLAZAS
Lack of adequate parking space is apparent especially in the central area of eight bazaar
which is the commercial hub and Central Business District (CBD) of Faisalabad city. People
are forced to park their vehicles along road sides of circular road. The problem is serious one
and with the increasing number of cars in the city the need for more parking areas is obvious.
A research study “Management of Traffic Congestion in the Old Area of Faisalabad City”
was done by Engr. Hassan Zaheer of FDA and others to analyze the parking problem in Eight
Bazaar area and following solutions were given:
 The angle of on street parking lots to be changed from perpendicular (90°) on Circular
Road to 45° or 60° by implementing strict traffic rules and regulations. This will improve
the LOS of Circular road from “E” to “D” which is minimum acceptable LOS in urban
areas. Although it is a short-term solution, it will bring relief to the traffic flow on Circular
Road.
For off street parking so that maximum number of vehicles could be accommodated, three (3)
sites were proposed in the study for parking plazas considering that these plots were already
being used by the local shopkeepers and visitors for parking purposes. It is a long-term
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 5. PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN
FAISALABAD
The major roads and arterials of Faisalabad are wide and provide free movement of road traffic
because of structures like flyovers and underpasses, although the roads in urban areas are
very congested and cause huge traffic and delays in main urban areas. According to Punjab
Development Statistics 2016, the road network of Faisalabad comprises of 532 km of
Provincial Highways, 261 km R&B Sector Roads, 1127 km of Farm to Market Roads, 534 km
of Sugar Field Access Roads and 1408 km of District Council Roads.
In addition to private vehicles such as motor cycles, cars and trucks, the public transport
modes of Faisalabad include:
• Public buses, large and medium size
• Mini buses (Delivery Vans), Mini-vans called ‘Wagons’
• Auto Rickshaws, Qingqis (a motorcycle driven Rickshaw)
• Taxis
• Horse driven carriages and hand pulled carts

5.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Faisalabad has enormous intra city and intercity movement of persons through conventional
transportation modes. Rapid population growth and increasing vehicle ownership of
Faisalabad, due to its industrialized activities and as an economical hub, has made its traffic
worsened. Conventional transportation modes are strained under heavy demand for intercity
and urban transport facilities. With better intercity transport links and its geostrategic location,
this situation will only get worse in the absence of a complete overhaul of the transport
infrastructure and public transport facilities.
Increasing demand for transport services and absence of efficient transport facilities have
resulted in an overloaded road network in Faisalabad which leads to traffic congestion and
several other problems mentioned below:
• Delays and low travel speeds;
• Traffic accidents and conflicts;
• Unregulated Parking;
• Environmental degradation;
• Economic losses; and
• Pedestrian facilities used by encroachers and drug addicts.
Several studies have been conducted in past to highlight the overall transport need and
structure of Faisalabad city. These studies include Master Plan of Great Lyallpur (1968),
Faisalabad Structure Plan (1986), Faisalabad Development Authority Master Plan (1994),
Strategic Development Plan (2006), Infrastructure Investment Proposal (2010), and City
Boundary Study (2010). Many of them has urged to introduce and develop transport network
infrastructure to meet the future transport needs. Though some of the studies couldn’t be
implemented due to lack of funds and issues best known to authorities. Existing public
transport network in Faisalabad highly favors personal transport modes which are resource
heavy and with limited Right of Way available within the old city has resulted in chronic traffic
congestion problems. Traffic mix includes pedestrians, animal carts, bicycles, motorcycles,
auto rickshaws, cars, vans, intercity buses and trucks. Existing public transport facilities
include a limited number of notified buses and wagons routes.
The total population of Faisalabad district sits today at more than 7.8 million and is growing
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increase in vehicle ownership is putting a lot of stress on the development of a public transport
network. The Public Transport System of Faisalabad generally comprises of government and
private services with private services being the major contributor to the system.
There were around fourteen intra-city public transport routes in Faisalabad, shown in Figure
5-1 but today majority of these routes have been closed and the only routes operational are
B-10, B-11 and W-20 as shown in Figure 5-2, which are very less to provide services to the
public transport prospect users of Faisalabad. To cope up with the lack of proper public
transport system, local private services such as wagons and rickshaws provide transportation
to the people. These Services provide transport services to many major roads and
intersections of the city, but they are limited by budget, number of routes and improper route
timings and are unable to meet the overall demand.

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Figure 5-1: Original Public Transport Routes in Faisalabad

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Figure 5-2: Functional Public Transport Route in Faisalabad

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5.2 INTER CITY BUS SERVICES
The intercity public transport system of Faisalabad consists primarily of private service
providers like Kohistan, Daewoo, New Khan, Baloch Transport, Bandiyal Transport, Bilal
Daewoo, Faisal Movers, New Subhan Travels, Al Halal Travels, Khawaja Travel Service, Niazi
Services and Skyways. These services provide transportation to other cities and districts such
as Lahore, Sialkot, Multan, Jhang, Sargodha, Okara, Gojra, and Sahiwal. Some of the existing
inter-city bus terminals are presented below in Figures 5-3 to 5-8.

Figure 5-3: General Bus Stand Figure 5-4: Daewoo Bus Terminal

Figure 5-5: Faisal Movers Bus Terminal Figure 5-6: Kohistan Travel

Figure 5-7: Al Halal Travels Figure 5-8: New Subhan Travels

5.3 INTRA CITY BUS SERVICES

The intra city public transport of Faisalabad consists of government and private operators
around the city. Most of the public bus services have been closed and only B-10, B-11 and W-
20 are operational which cover only three of the major intersections i.e. Abdullahpur Overpass,
GTS Chowk and Hilal –e- Ahmer Chowk. Present urban transport facility ‘Faisalabad Urban
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a need to bring large fleet of public transport into operation. The private sector be encouraged
to ply more vehicles. Some private services such as wagons, rickshaws and qingqis cover the
major roads and intersections of the city. These operators provide services to different
institutions and landmarks across the city such as Degree College, Ghanta Ghar, Naimat
Academy, Katchery and other hospitals and educational institutions. The intra city public
transport of Faisalabad mostly comprises of private wagons which make-up for the lack of a
proper public transport network in the city. According to Public Transport User surveys
conducted, the transport services being provided are somewhat efficient but are unreliable
and irregular. Moreover, majority of the people use public transport due to affordability but are
willing to pay more for a better transport service than existing ones, which shows that there is
a good demand for a better and a more functional public transportation system in Faisalabad
city. Figure 5-9 shows pictures of existing wagon stand.

Figure 5-9: Intra City Wagon Terminal

Following are the major public transport services in Faisalabad;

5.3.1 Wagons and Mini Buses:
Many of the wagons and minibuses are operated by private organizations while a large
number of wagons also operate without any type of regulation or licenses. These services are
not very efficient and have unplanned routes. Although, they provide services to satellite towns
and other urban areas, but they do not keep schedule and sometimes the routes are not even
covered entirely.
5.3.2 Qingqis & Rickshaws:
Qingqis and rickshaws are also a favorite mode of public transportation in Faisalabad, as these
services provide door-to-door services and hence are more convenient. Qingqis operate along
designated routes and provide shared services while rickshaws provide private transportation.
Most of the rickshaws and qingqis are operating without permits.
5.4 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM
An efficient public transport system is necessary for the stability of the traffic situation of a city.
The city traffic can move towards more motorization and more congestions if free movement
of people across the city is not provided via a sophisticated public transport system. With the
issues in public transport system in Faisalabad, following developments are suggested;
5.4.1 Developments in Public Transport System
• A network of public transport buses should be introduced into the city, which can provide
the Faisalabad public, a comfortable, cheap and efficient mode of public transportation.
• Moreover, private transport system operators should be taken into confidence and should
be operated and maintained.
• Competing modes such as rickshaws and qingqis should be given proper permits to
operate at certain locations in the city to serve as feeder routes to the main public transport
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5.4.2 Faisalabad Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System
Faisalabad Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is a project which has significant potential in
developing the Public Transport System of the city. The BRT network of Faisalabad consists
of 2 lines as advised in The Feasibility Study for Mass Transit System in Faisalabad,
December 2016.
1. Red Line
2. Orange Line
The parameters of the corridors of Faisalabad BRT System are shown in Table 5-1:
Table 5-1: Faisalabad Bus Rapid Transit System

Line Length (Km) No. of Stations

Line Name
Elevated At-Grade Total Elevated At-Grade Total
Red Line 8.85 12.68 21.53 10 14 24
Orange Line 4.68 14.67 19.35 6 15 21
Orange Line (Extension) - 9.56 9.56 - 8 8
Total 13.53 36.91 50.44 16 37 53

The Alignment of the proposed lines in the Feasibility Study Report for Mass Transit System,
Faisalabad are shown in Figure 5-10.

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Figure 5-10: Proposed Red and Orange Bus Rapid Transits in Faisalabad

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In addition to the BRT system, according to the Feasibility Study Report of Faisalabad BRT,
the BRT network consist of feeder routes as well in order to provide the people with a proper
feeder network and easy access to the main BRT corridors. The BRT feeder route network for
Red line consists of 43 routes with a total length of 664km. Similarly, the feeder route network
of Orange Line consists of 41 routes with a total length of approximately 675km.
Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 shows the feeder route networks for Red Line and Orange Line
respectively in the Faisalabad BRT network.
Table 5-2: Summary of Integrated Feeders Routes (Red Line)

SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED ROUTES (RED LINE)

Description No. of Routes Route Length (Km)
Phase-I 9 123.21
Phase-II 5 24.70
Phase-III 3 31.21
Phase-IV 12 93.05
Phase-V 4 72.49
Phase-VI 6 230.00
MBS 4 89.40
Total 43 664.07

Table 5-3: Summary of Integrated Feeders Routes (Orange Line)

SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED ROUTES (ORANGE LINE)

Description No. of Routes Route Length (Km)
Phase-I 8 98.71
Phase-II 5 54.51
Phase-III 2 9.28
Phase-IV 12 120.10
Phase-V 4 72.49
Phase-VI 6 230.00
MBS 4 89.40
Total 41 674.49

The feeder routes networks for Red and Orange Line of Faisalabad BRT network are shown
in Figure 5-11 & Figure 5-12, respectively.

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Figure 5-11: Feeder Route Network of BRT Red Line

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Faisalabad

Figure 5-12: Feeder Route Network of BRT Orange Line

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5.4.3 Integration of Public Transport System with Mass Transit Network
As we know that majority of the public transport providers in Faisalabad City are privately
owned services such as wagons, minibuses, rickshaws and Qingqis. With the future
development of Faisalabad BRT System, these services need to be integrated into the Mass
Transit Network in such a way that they do not compete in ridership with the Mass Transit
System. To achieve this target, following steps should be considered;
• Privately owned services such as wagons and minibuses should be given proper permits
to operate in the city.
• The wagons and minibuses can be made part of the feeder route network by designating
pre-planned and scheduled routes along the planned feeder routes of the Mass Transit
Network.
• All services such as buses, wagons, rickshaws, and qingqis that are not a part of the Mass
Transit Network should be removed from the main BRT corridor in order to urge the public
to use the efficient articulated bus system only.
• Rickshaws and Qingqis should be allowed to operate inside the city’s residential areas to
allow people to move from their homes to the feeder routes.
5.4.4 Integration of Mass Transit System with Faisalabad Bypass
The Faisalabad bypass, circling around the city starts from the Pindi Bhattian Motorway (M4)
and goes towards Samundari and other adjoining areas. With a number of people travelling
via Faisalabad Bypass, it can be a huge prospect for the Faisalabad Mass Transit System.
The Mass Transit Lines (Red & Orange) touch the Faisalabad Bypass at some point/station
and can provide people moving on the Faisalabad Bypass an opportunity to easily move within
the city from the bypass. The points at which the Mass Transit Lines touch the Faisalabad
Bypass are shown in Table 5-4:
Table 5-4: Integration of BRT Line with Faisalabad Bypass

Line Name Stations on Faisalabad Bypass

Red Line Roshanwala Bypass

Orange Line + Extension Sadhar Bypass, Makuana

The locations of these points along with the Faisalabad Bypass and BRT Lines are shown in
Figure 5-13.
Moreover, the access to Red Line and Orange Line (advised in the Faisalabad Mass Transit
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Figure 5-13: Long Term Mass Transit Plan with Stations on Faisalabad Bypass

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 6. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Mainly due to institutional issues, traffic management is highly inefficient and ineffective in
Faisalabad. Main aspects are: traffic laws, management of the public spaces, management of
the physical infrastructure, traffic control, management of the drivers, provision of pedestrian
facilities, safety of all road users and commercial activities.

6.1 TRAFFIC LAWS ISSUES

In general, traffic related regulations are insufficient, ineffective and obsolete; moreover,
enforcement of rules is quite weak. This generally implies a chaotic and an in-disciplined traffic
on roads, and therefore results in high rate of accident and even loss of life, injuries and
damages to the properties. This chaotic situation is exacerbated by the diversity of the traffic
in Faisalabad. The traffic laws are not applied on pedestrians, cyclists, animal-drawn carts and
hand-pushed carts, even though these modes make up a larger portion of the total road users.
The typical traffic enforcement fines are quite low and are in the range of around PKR 200 to
750.
6.2 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES
Management of public spaces is very poor in Faisalabad which results in an overall slow
movement of traffic due to obstructions on the road. Encroachments on the sides of roads
such as street hawkers, disorderly movements of pedestrians, animal driven carts and illegal
parking result in an overall chaotic traffic scenario with delays and congestions.
Due to limited or no facilities present for movement of pedestrians and cyclists, the overall
traffic scenario in Faisalabad is haphazard.
Since most of the traffic on the roads of Faisalabad consist of motorized vehicles like cars,
buses, wagons, motorcycles, rickshaws and qingqis, the movement of animal driven carts and
other slow moving non-motorized vehicles on the main roads of the city result in long queues
at turns, intersections and interchanges. These animal driven carts enter into fast moving
traffic and cause serious disruptions as well. These animal driven carts are usually parked on
the road or on footpaths which cause hindrance in movements of pedestrians as well.
Due to the encroachments on footpaths and sidewalks, the pedestrians are forced to move on
main roads which causes conflicts and results in serious accidents. Solid waste containers are
also placed on the side of main roads hence resulting in restricted movement of road traffic.
The presence of these encroachments also forces two-wheeler traffic to enter in the fast lanes
and cause problems for cars and other larger vehicles. The traffic authorities also do not
enforce the laws effectively and do not charge the offenders.
6.3 ROAD SAFETY ISSUES
Road safety measures have not significantly improved in Faisalabad from year 2012 to 2016
as the number of accidents resulting in fatalities has slightly decreased as shown in Table 6-
1 below.
Table 6-1: Accident and Fatalities Data

Year Total Accidents Fatalities

2012 193 136
2016 149 121
Reference: Bureau of Statistics, Government of the Punjab, Lahore

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Vulnerable road users are more exposed to traffic fatalities, including pedestrian, cyclist and
motorcyclists due to inadequate walkways and cycle routes. Recent introduction of segregated
highways within the city environment has led to severe disconnection, without adequate
provision for road crossing via pedestrian bridges, particularly in dense urban areas, resulting
in such high fatalities.
6.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Traffic control devices include traffic signs, signals, road markings and other devices (CCTV)
are used and are key elements for managing traffic flow. There is no standard practice of using
uniform traffic control devices in the Faisalabad, as well as Punjab. Also, many of the traffic
signals are inoperative and signage is almost non-existent.
6.5 DRIVER AWARENESS
Most drivers especially who operate public transport vehicles such as rickshaws and wagons
are untrained and do not follow traffic rules. They usually do not follow speed limits on major
road and frequent lane changes result in accidents and traffic incidents. There is a significant
safety issue concerning the motorbikes use, sometimes transporting two or more passengers,
often without helmet for both driver and passengers. The general situation causes a fatal
failure to follow traffic rules, which in turns leads to worsening of congestion level and
contribute to road accidents.
6.6 PUBLIC MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Public management refers to the effective management of public movement across the city
so that the public does not cause chaos in traffic system. In Faisalabad there are numerous
issues with public management and movement.
1. In Faisalabad there are limited footpaths and sidewalks provided for the free movement of
people.
2. Encroachments of motorized and non-motorized vehicles on sides of roads and on
footpaths cause obstructions in movements of general public and pedestrians.
3. Proper road crossings are not provided on main roads due to which jaywalking is a serious
issue which leads to road accidents sometimes resulting in fatalities.
4. The public is not educated enough to use crossing facilities like zebra crossings on
signalized intersections.
5. Due to the lack of proper parking facilities in business hubs and areas with high commercial
activities, the public is forced to adjust along with the illegally parked vehicles.
6. Enforcement of laws for public movement are also not regulated by authorities. These laws
prevent the illegal movement of public on the roads especially jaywalking.
7. A proposal is shown below in Figure 6-1 which depicts tentative locations of pedestrian
bridges or underpasses to facilitate pedestrian movements across the roads. The locations
were marked near commercial / shopping hubs, hospitals, major parks, universities and
major colleges, major intersections, bus stands (G.T.S., Larri Adda, Daewoo, etc.) and
Railway Station, where the pedestrian bridges / underpasses were not available. Total
proposed bridges locations are 52 and shown on the map. These may be constructed in
phases depending on the location with respect to the downtown and major junctions
warranting safety of pedestrian movements.
6.7 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
The commercial activity whether whole sale or retail is mainly concentrated in the CBD area
i.e., around the Clock Tower in eight bazars and on the Circular road. Faisalabad is the 3rd
largest city of Pakistan and has earned reputation internationally for the manufacturing of fine
textile, yarn, printed cloth, coarse cloth, oil, ghee, soap, sugar, chip board and agricultural
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In the preceding years no effort has been made to decentralize the commercial activities. This
resulted into congestion in the CBD area. This state of affairs led to a number of problems in
various fields, such as vehicular traffic, pedestrian movement, noise etc. However, FDA has
made tremendous efforts in redressing this situation by providing the following
markets/commercial areas in the different parts of the city.
1. Faisal Market
2. Quaid-e-Azam Market
3. Dijkot Road Market
4. Cotton Mills Road Market
5. Samundri Road Market
6. 212 Market
7. Iron Market
8. Faizabad Market
9. Shaheed-e-Millat Market
10. Millat Town Commercial Area.
This has helped a lot in relieving the ever-increasing burden on the CBD and also the people
have easy access to their commercial needs. The traffic problems which were getting serious
have been solved to a considerable extent. This has good effects on health, safety and
convenience of the people. The commercial land use of Faisalabad city is depicted in Figure
6-2.
At most of the commercial areas, no space is available to plan designated parking plazas,
however, in clock tower eight bazaar area at three locations parking plazas have been
proposed. Two more parking plaza locations in Eight Bazaar Area were identified by
Faisalabad Transport Company representative during Consultative Meting on Traffic and
Transportation on 26th November 2020. Besides, new commercial zones have been planned
in Khurrianwala and accordingly parking plazas will be planned in detailed plans of the
commercial zones.

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Figure 6-1: Proposed Location of Pedestrian Bridges/Underpasses

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Figure 6-2: Commercial Land use of Faisalabad City

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 7. TRANSPORT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS IN FAISALABAD
The entire Master Plan period 2020-2040 has been divided into three phases for development
of transport sector projects i.e., first phase spread over five years from 2020-2025 is
categorized as Short Term Development Projects (STDP), 2nd phase also spread over next
five years from 2025-2030 is categorized as Mid Term Development Projects (MTDP), and
third phase spread over ten years from 2030-2040 is categorized as Long Term Development
Projects (LTDP). However, this is tentative phasing which can be reviewed keeping in view
the priority and available funding for the development of Transport Sector Development
Budget.
7.1 SHORT TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (STDP) – 2020 TO 2025
Faisalabad needs road development projects which can improve the traffic situation in the city
and provide the people with a free, fast and reliable method of vehicular movement around
the city. The road network of Faisalabad needs immediate improvement warranting road
rehabilitation and re-construction. Besides, the road right of way (ROW) needs to be clear off
all encroachments especially on footpaths. Traffic management include repair and operation
of existing traffic signals at major junctions, traffic signs and pavement markings and
channelization of major intersections for turning movements. By improving road infrastructure
and traffic management, the capacity of inner-city roads could be enhanced temporarily up to
20-25%.

The short-term development projects discussed in the following paras are conceptual only for
the Master Plan of Faisalabad. Further refinement through preliminary design and detailed
design by appointed Consultants of the executing agency will be required prior to preparation
of tender documents for execution of these projects. The rough cost given in Table 7-4 is
indicative only based on similar projects.

7.1.1 Roads Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

Road rehabilitation include overlay and minor repairs, whereas full depth pavement
reconstruction will be required at deteriorated segments of road network. It will also include
construction of footpaths, median, islands, drains, traffic signs and road markings, etc. Major
road network as discussed in Section 2 include the following:

1. Faisalabad Bypass
2. Canal Road
3. Sheikhupura Road
4. Jaranwala Road
5. Satayana Road
6. Sammundri Road
7. Gojra Road
8. Jhang Road
9. Narwala Road
10. Punjpullian Road
11. Sargodha Road
12. Millat Road
13. Sangla Hill Road

7.1.2 Proposed New Road Network

Efforts have been made to follow the existing revenue paths / tracks to strengthen the future
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proposed new roads except few roads are on the existing revenue paths. Road network has
also been proposed within the FDA area. In doing so, in some areas very good gridiron pattern
has emerged. In the peripheral area of the city a good gridiron pattern can be observed linking
villages / small settlements, specifically, on Faisalabad-Sangla Hill Road in between the West
Canal Road and Millat Road. Similar pattern can be observed on south western side of the
city beyond Faisalabad bypass.

The inner-city traffic can be improved by taking improvement measures proposed in this
chapter, like carpeting of the existing major roads, marking of lanes, signalization, ensuring
footpaths along roads for safe pedestrian movement, proper parking arrangements, phasing
out of slow-moving traffic in the town center, etc. No new road could be introduced in the
central area of the town. However, to facilitate the traffic movement a Ring Road has been
proposed which would reduce traffic pressure in the town center to some extent.

The alignment, design and Right-of-way of these proposed roads is preliminary and can be
finalized at the time of the detailed feasibility study of the project before execution.

Some of the proposed links looks very important and needs to be developed within next five
years have been included in the STDP (first phase) because if these are not constructed
immediately then it would be difficult to execute them due to expansion of the built-up area
and it would be too late to develop these roads/links.

It is also proposed that Right-of-way (ROW) of all the roads connecting two settlements may
be fixed as 80 ft. wide. If it is difficult to acquire land immediately due to lack of funding, then
construction may not be allowed 40 ft. from center of the revenue road on either side. In this
way 80 ft. wide ROW can be ensured through development control without spending money
on acquisition of land for the ROW. This rule may be applied on all other roads having ROW
of 100 ft., 120 ft., 150 ft. and 220 ft. but these roads and their ROWs may be notified in the
official gazette for the information of general public and all other stakeholders. Four width of
roads have been proposed depending upon the importance of the proposed link. The break-
up of the roads i.e., number of roads and length of roads with reference to the Right-of-way in
given in the Table 7-1 below:
Table 7-1: Proposed New Road Network

Proposed No. of Length

Sr. No
ROW Roads (km)
1 80 27 109.7
2 100 39 292.6
3 120 20 157.1
4 150 6 80.0
Total 105 639.4

Out of total number of proposed roads of 104, roads having 80 ft. Right-of-way are
approximately 27%, 100 ft. Right-of-way are 42% and 31% roads are having Right-of-way
more than 100 ft. The proposed new road network with respective ROWs is shown in Figure
7-1.
The total length of all the proposed roads becomes 750 kilometers (approx.), this does not
include Ring Road, Bypass and Expressways. All the proposed roads would be developed in
the next 20 years in phases. Three phases have been proposed i.e., STDP - Phase I (2020-
25), MTDP - Phase II (2025-30) and LTDP - Phase III (2030-40). The break-up of these roads
with reference to the Right-of-way and phases is given in the Table 7-2 below:

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 Table 7-2: Number of Proposed Roads, Right of Way, Length and Phasing of Development

No. of Roads Total Length of Roads in km Total

100 120 150 Number 100 120 150 Length of
Phase 80 ft. 80 ft.
ft. ft. ft. of ft. ft. ft. Roads
ROW Roads ROW (km)
ROW ROW ROW ROW ROW ROW
STDP
(Phase I) 10 22 13 1 46 38.9 164.9 59.4 10.4 273.6
MTDP
(Phase II) 8 9 - 1 18 29.7 63.4 - 14.8 107.9
LTDP
(Phase
III) 9 8 7 4 28 41.0 64.3 97.7 54.8 257.8
Total 28 41 20 6 92 109.7 292.6 157.1 80.0 639.4

Phasing for Development of Road Network

Most important roads and the roads falling in the area expected to be developed in the next
five years have been included in STDP (first phase), while the other roads have been included
in the next two phases. Out of total length of about 750 kilometers, 40% length of roads fall in
STDP (First Phase) and 40% in LTDP (Third Phase) while 20% length of roads fall in MTDP
(Second Phase) of development. Major part of the Phase-I roads is coming within the
Faisalabad Bypass, while major part of the Phase-III roads is coming beyond Faisalabad
Bypass.

Cross-Section of the Proposed Roads

Cross-Section of four types of roads having Right-of-way of 80 ft., 100 ft., 120 ft. and 150 ft.
has been prepared as shown in Figure 7-3.
7.1.3 Improvement of Major Intersections
Most of the major junctions in Faisalabad need channelization to improve their functionality. It
will primarily include construction of Islands, resurfacing, drainage, footpaths, median, traffic
signs and road markings, etc. Besides, most of the existing signalized intersections warrant
rehabilitation to make them fully functional. Traffic police will be required at each signalized
intersection for strict adherence to the traffic lights by drivers. Major intersections are listed
below in Table 7-3 and shown in Figures 7-4 and 7-5:
Table 7-3: Major Intersections in Faisalabad

S# Name of Intersection Type Signal

Bridge Crossing on Canal, 4 Leg, Currently
1 Kashmir Pull
Underpass Under-construction
2 Pipanwala Pull Bridge Crossing on Canal
3 Tattah Pul Bridge Crossing on Canal, 4 Leg
Bridge Crossing on Canal, 4 Leg,
4 Abdullah Pur
Underpass along Canal Road
5 Jhal Chowk Underpasses and Flyovers Exist
Novelty Chowk (Old name
6 3 Leg
Jawala Nagar Chowk)
7 Abbas Chowk 3 Leg
8 McDonald Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
9 GTS Chowk 4 Leg, Roundabout

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S# Name of Intersection Type Signal
10 Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk 4 Leg, Roundabout
11 Mian Trust Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
12 Chishtia Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
13 Bholay di Jhugi 3 Leg
14 Imam Bargah Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
15 Narwala Chowk 3 Leg
16 Jinnah Colony Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
17 Allied Mor Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
Jaranwala D Ground 1st
18 3 Leg Signalized
intersection
Jaranwala D Ground 2nd
19 3 Leg Signalized
intersection
20 D type pull 4 Leg, Small Roundabout
Minerva Cinema Chowk
5 Leg, Water body exist in Center, U-turns
21 (Old name Jhang Bazar
Exist
Chowk)
22 Chenab Club Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
23 Gumti Chowk 4 Leg, Small Roundabout
24 Station Chowk 4 Leg, Roundabout Signalized
25 Chiniot Bazar Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
26 Kotwali Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
Babar Cinema Chowk
27 (Also Known as Chenab 4 Leg Signalized
Chowk)
28 Nadir Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
29 University Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
30 Jail Road T-Junction 3 Leg Signalized
31 Allied Hospital 3 Leg Signalized
32 Millat Chowk 4 Leg Signalized
33 Larri Adda Intersection 3 Leg Signalized
34 Zila Council 3 Leg Signalized
35 Susan Road Intersection 3 Leg Signalized
36 Chen one Intersection 3 Leg Signalized
37 Radio Pakistan 4 Leg Signalized
38 Talib Jalandri Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
39 Kohinoor Chowk 3 Leg Signalized
40 Bilal Chowk 4 Leg

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Figure 7-1: Proposed New Road Network with ROWs

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Figure 7-2: Proposed New Road Network with Phases

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Figure 7-3: Typical Road Cross Sections for Proposed New Road Network

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Figure 7-4: Major Intersections in Faisalabad

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Figure 7-5: Major Intersections in Faisalabad (Blow up View)

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7.1.4 Pedestrian Movement
Due to lack of footpaths, walkways the movement of pedestrians in the city especially in the
center of the town is very unsafe. Foot paths are usually encroached by traders and vendors.
This state of affairs result in conflict between pedestrians and vehicular movement. With the
growth of traffic such conflicts are likely to increase in magnitude. Absence of proper road
signs, Zebra crossings further increase the risk of vehicle-pedestrian accidents. Section 6
already covers the issue in depth and Figure 6-1 shows the proposed location of pedestrian
bridges / underpasses to be constructed. An awareness campaign will also be required to
educate people to use the pedestrian crossings for their own safety.

7.1.5 Parking and Parking Plazas

As discussed in Section 4, lack of adequate parking space is apparent especially in the central
areas. People are forced to park their vehicles along road sides of circular road. The problem
is serious one and with the increasing number of cars in the city the need for more parking
areas is obvious. In the research study done in 2018 by Engr. Hassan Zaheer of FDA and
others, three sites for parking garages were identified in the vicinity of Eight Bazaar area as
shown below in Figure 7-6 with further details of each site in Figures 7-7 to 7-9:

Figure 7-6: Proposed Sites for Parking Plazas

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 Figure 7-7: Parking Plaza Site 1 Figure 7-8: Parking Plaza Site 2

(Old MCF Building Parking site on Circular Road) (Railway Parking Along Rajbah Road)

Figure 7-9: Parking Plaza Site 3

(Under Construction on Kotwali Road)

Site 1 on MCF Old Building on Circular Road will be constructed on 49,162 sq. ft. (9 Kanals)
with 5 floors to handle 700 cars. Site 2 on existing Railway Parking on Rajbah Road on
150,754 sq. ft. (28 Kanals) will have 2 floors to handle 520 cars. A Parking Plaza-cum-
Shopping Mall is being constructed in the vicinity of circular road confronting the Kotwali Road
(Shown as Site 3 in Figure 7-9), comprising total area of the plot 72,207 sq. ft. i.e. 13.2 Kanals
according to the Bye-Laws of Local Development Authority with basement + eight storeys
having capacity of around 1422 Cars & 1200 Motorbikes (Hassan et al 2018). However, the
construction of the Parking Plaza is on hold for the last couple of years.

During consultation of Master Plan on Traffic & Transportation of Faisalabad with stakeholders
on 26th November 2020, two more parking plaza sites for eight bazaar area was identified by
representative of Faisalabad Parking Company. Site 4 is on Aminpur Bazar, opposite to the
Imam Bargah and has an area of 9792 sq. ft. (1.8 Kanals) with 2 floors for parking. Site 5 is
near Zail Ghar at entrance to Katchery Bazar and has an area of 8704 sq. ft. (1.6 Kanals) with
2 floors for parking, which are depicted in Figures 7-10 to 7-12:

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 Figure 7-10: Proposed Additional Sites 4 and 5 for Parking Plaza with Eight Bazar Area

Figure 7-11: Parking Plaza Site 4 Figure 7-12: Parking Plaza Site 5

(Along Aminpur Bazaar, Opposite to the (Near Zail Ghar at Entrance to Katchery
Imam Bargah) Bazaar)

The Parking of Bikes may also be accommodated in the Parking Plazas and this would further
reduce the congestion on the roads. These Parking Plazas may be developed through PPP
mode. The location of the Parking Plaza plays important role in its success; therefore, these
may be developed at a walking distance from busy business areas.

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7.1.6 Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar Area
To give relief to the traffic congestion in eight bazars, all bazars may be made pedestrian
friendly by banning vehicular traffic in the evening as shown below in Figure 7-13. Much more
is needed to be done to improve the traffic and parking situation in these bazars like removal
of encroachments, removal of advertisement boards from the footpaths, adjustment of the
parking facilities, installing traffic signs and signals, improvement of physical condition of roads
and footpaths, road marking, improvement of geometry of intersections, etc. Besides, the use
of donkey-carts and tractor trolley needs to be discouraged and phased out with the passage
of time to improve traffic in the area.

Figure 7-13: Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar Area

7.1.7 Flyovers / Underpasses:

There are 6 level crossings in the city which are very significant due to located in densely built-
up areas. Railway track divides the city into two parts. Overhead bridges have been
constructed on four level crossing to ensure smooth flow of traffic and to avoid delays. Due to
increase in frequency of trains and increase in average time of gate closure overhead bridges
on all important level crossing has been justified. Flyovers or underpasses are required at
following locations where analysis warrant grade separation traffic:

1. GTS Chowk (Railway Road to Church Road)

2. Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk (GTS Chowk to Katchery)
3. Hilal-e-Ahmer Chowk (Gumti to Chenab Chowk)
4. Railway Station at Chak Jhumra
5. Faisalabad Bypass (2 locations)

Refer Table 7-4 for approximate budget needed for short term development projects:

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 Table 7-4 Approximate Budget Amount for STDP

S. Rate Budget Amount

Project Description Qty. Unit
No. (Pak Rs.) (Pak Million Rs.)
1 Roads Rehabilitation 280 Km. 52,175,000 14,609
2 Roads Reconstruction 70 Km. 122,187,500 8,553
Proposed New Road Network
3 295 Km. 111,177,583 32,797
(Phase I)
4 Improvement of Major Intersection 40 Nos. 45,000,000 1,800
Repair of Existing Signals to Make
5 25 Nos. 45,000,000 1,125
them Operational
Traffic Signs and Pavement
6 350 Km. 3,500,000 1,225
Markings
Parking and Parking Plazas near
7 Eight Bazaar Area (290,619 sqft. 987,339 Sqft. 7,500.00 7,405
Floor Area, 5 Nos.)
Pedestrianization of Eight Bazaar
8 464,000 Sqft. 300 139
Area
Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area
9 10 Nos. 65,000,000 650
(Phase 1 - 10 Out of 52)
10 Flyover / Underpasses 6 Nos. 900,000,000 5,400
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 73,703
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender Documents
3,685
and Construction Supervision of STDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 77,388

7.2 MID TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (MTDP) – 2025 TO 2030

There are several projects which need to be undertaken under Mid Term to develop the
transport sector of Faisalabad. The major ones include rehabilitation of Faisalabad Bypass,
construction of segments of Ring Road and Khurrianwala bypass and bus stand. Besides, a
link of M3 Industrial Estate with Faisalabad Bypass, an interchange on M3 on Satayana road,
improvement of existing links and junctions within Science city, airport connection with
Risalewala road and railway station are also proposed as part of MTDP.

The mid-term development projects discussed in the following paras are conceptual only for
the Master Plan of Faisalabad. Further refinement through preliminary design and detailed
design by appointed Consultants of the executing agency will be required prior to preparation
of tender documents for execution of these projects. The rough cost given in Table 7-8 is
indicative only based on similar projects.
7.2.1 Faisalabad Bypass
The Faisalabad Bypass is an expressway constructed that bypasses the Faisalabad city
starting from the Motorway (M-3) and providing approaches to outer areas of the city such as
Sahianwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Jaranwala, Satayana, Sammundari, Risalewala, Jhang
Narwala, Sargodha, Sangla, etc. The traffic from the internal parts of the city and other
adjoining areas use the Faisalabad Bypass in order to move to other cities via Motorway.
Most of the segments of Faisalabad bypass are in deteriorated condition warranting
rehabilitation of the 95 km bypass.

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The Right-of-Way of Faisalabad Bypass in not uniform throughout its length. This is not
desirable from traffic point of view. Moreover, it is a single carriageway. Keeping in view the
importance of this road in future, it is proposed that Right-of-way of Faisalabad Bypass be
fixed as 120 feet and dual carriage be developed to increase its utility as shown in Figure 7-
14.

Figure 7-14: Proposed Cross Section for 120’ ROW Faisalabad Bypass

7.2.2 Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR)

Efficient Road network is a prerequisite for harnessing the development potential of the city
according to the priorities of the government. Faisalabad city has been expanding rapidly
along primary roads and urban sprawl is increasing day by day. Due to lack of Ring Roads the
traffic load in the CBD has been unnecessarily overburdened. Heavy traffic volume is passing
through the CBD area, which causes congestion and accidents. Thus, current road network
required to be relaxed by avoiding unnecessary traffic movements from outside of the city into
CBD. Therefore, construction of Ring Road has been proposed. The proposed alignment of
FRR (Option 2) would help in reducing traffic congestion, air pollution and accidents in the city
area.

The approximate length of the proposed FRR is 54.2 km and it encircles an area of 183 sq.
km of the city. The proposed alignment would link all the 12 inter-city roads emerging out from
clock tower in a Radial pattern. The average distance of proposed alignment from the Clock
Tower is 7 km. The proposed FRR will help in reducing traffic congestion, accidents and air
pollution in the city area. The proposed Ring Road would result in positive impacts on the
economy of Faisalabad and its surrounding areas and will help in rehabilitating the Natural
Habitat by plantation of tree along the FRR and in the median of the FR road.

The proposed Ring Road will provide a speedy link between all the intercity roads.
Furthermore, the proposed Ring Road will facilitate quick and safe movements between
different parts of the city and suburb areas. The Faisalabad city especially the CBD area is
going to be the main beneficiary of the project, the project will provide relaxation to the city by
reducing traffic on inner city roads, as the proposed Ring Road located in the proximity of the
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air-pollution level and accidents for people living in the city area. The proposed Ring Road will
provide speedy access to airport and will feed Motorway M3 and M4, and existing bypass
which is currently underutilized. The project will also help in providing an improved access to
employment, economic and social services to local people.

Overall, the project will have positive impact on the economy of Faisalabad and its surrounding
cities and will help in rehabilitating the Natural Habitat by plantation of tree along the road and
in the median of the proposed Ring road. The proposed Ring Road could be developed in
Phases. The project could be constructed on BOT basis under Public Private Partnership and
may involve both foreign and local funding. The proposed Ring could contain a toll facility to
make the project sustainable for a long period and to generate funding for development and
construction in phases.

The Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) is one of the key projects proposed by the Faisalabad
Development Authority (FDA) for the development of the road network of Faisalabad and
enhance the traffic conditions of the city. The project was proposed keeping in view the
following objectives under consideration;

1. To relief the traffic on internal urban arteries.

2. Smooth and more efficient movement of goods and passengers.
3. Facilitate the traffic by providing different diversion options and reliable links.
4. Provide an ease to the overall environment.

The detail study of FRR was awarded to the Techno Consult International in 2009. Study
commenced in April 2010 and completed in December 2011. The alignment of Faisalabad
Ring Road was proposed by Techno Consult, circled around the city with a total length of
66km and 13 interchanges.

• As per alignment study by Techno Consult:

• Length of proposed ring road = 66 km
• Nos. of Interchanges = 13
• Average distance from the city center = 8 km
• Total Travel Time (Approx.) = 39 min.

The proposed Option-1 as shown in Figure 7-15 for Faisalabad Ring Road is passing through
all the major Cordon/Entry/Exit points of Faisalabad City. Faisalabad Ring Road (Proposed by
Techno Consult) is also serving the Faisalabad Bypass, which is a major part of the planning
infrastructure of the city. The Ring Road will serve the traffic moving on Faisalabad bypass as
well in order to provide movement for them, in-case they decide to travel within the city.

Based on available data from the Feasibility Study for Mass Transit System in Faisalabad,
December 2014, two options have been proposed, length of Option-2 is 54.2 km along with
12 Nos. of interchanges as shown in Figure 7-16.

The option-2 has reduced length and travel time as compared to the option-1 as shown in
Table 7-5 given below.
Table 7-5: Features of Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) Option-2

Reduction
Length Reduction in
S# Description in Length
(km) Time (Minutes)
(km)
1 FRR (Option-2) 54.2 11.8 8

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Faisalabad Ring Road will attract majority of the road users travelling in and out of all the
cordon points of the city as it will provide them a faster and efficient means of travel from one
part of the city to another. The Origin-Destination Surveys conducted on all the major cordon
points mentioned in Section 3 (Refer Table 3-4), show that people travel via these routes on
daily basis for different purposes such as work, business, education, shopping and social
activities. With such a diverse movement along these cordon points on a daily basis, a Ring
Road passing through these points will benefit the daily road users greatly. People who enter
the city from these points will not be restricted to use local roads for internal movements to
other parts of the city and will easily be able to move to their desired locations.

The Table 7-6 describes the parameters of the two options proposed for Faisalabad Ring
Road.
Table 7-6: Features of Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) Option-1,2

Faisalabad Ring Road (FRR) Length Interchanges

S#
Alignment (km) (Nos.)
1 Option-1 (By Techno Consult) 66 13
2 Option-2 54.2 12

The Figure 7-18 shows two options of FRR along with cordon points. The creation of a
complete ring connecting all major roads is not possible as the land in some of the areas is
not available. However, an attempt can be made to connect Sheikhupura Road with Satayana
Road via Jaranwala Road and Sargodha Road with Jhang Road via Narwala Road. These
two links would facilitate the diversion of traffic to the inter-connecting road by-passing the
main city junctions. The two links comprising of 26 km length will be constructed in Phase 1
under MTDP, whereas the 28 km of remaining ring road length will be taken up under LTDP.
The total length of the dual carriage way Ring Road is approximately 54 Kilometers and
estimated cost is Rs. 540 million. The proposed Right-of-Way of the Ring Road is 120 feet.
Thus, the total surface area becomes 21,260,880 sq. ft. (470 acres).

7.2.3 Proposed Road Linking M3IC Industrial Estate with Bypass

To improve connectivity of the M-3 Industrial Estate a road has also been proposed linking
Industrial Estate with the Faisalabad Bypass along the exiting drain. The length of this road
would be 4.2 kilometers with Right-of-way of 80 feet the area of this road would be 25.3 acres
as shown in Figure 7-19.

7.2.4 Khurrianwala Arterial Road Network

Khurrianwala Town about 20 Kilometers from Faisalabad on Lahore-Sheikhupura-Faisalabad
Road has been growing as an urban settlement. Industrial Estate by the name of Value-Added
City (Faisalabad Garment City Company) and other important industries on Khurrianwala-
Sheikhupura Road and Khurrianwala-Jaranwala Road already exist there. The town would
expand with fast pace due to the proposed Industrial Estate and proposed Residential,
Commercial, Institutional and Recreational development. Therefore, its arterial road network
needs to be improved without further delay. The existing Right-of-Way of Khurrianwala-
Faisalabad Road is 120 feet. Same Right-of-Way be fixed for Khurrianwala-Sheikhupura Road
i.e., 120 feet. Khurrianwala-Jaranwala Road is an important link, and it would further become
more important due to industrial development, therefore, it is proposed that its Right-of-Way
be further widened from 100 feet to 120 feet. Khurrianwala-Sahianwala Road is an important
link between Khurrianwala-Chiniot and between two industrial estates, therefore, its Right-of-
Way be increased from 70 feet to 120 feet. The Right-of-Way of Faisalabad Bypass vary from
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institutional and recreational development in Khurrianwala town the Khurrianwala - Khanuana
road would become important in future. Therefore, it is proposed that its Right-of-Way be fixed
as 100 feet. If due to paucity of funds it is difficult to acquire land for the widening of the Right-
of-Way of Roads building construction should not be allowed within 50 feet from center on
either side of the road where the Right-of-Way is fixed as 100 feet. Similarly, buildings should
not be allowed within 60 feet from center of the road on either side where the Right-of-Way
has been fixed as 120 feet. Most of these road segments will be improved under other
identified projects.

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Figure 7-15: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-1) with Cordon Points

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Figure 7-16: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-2) with Cordon Points

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Figure 7-17: Faisalabad Ring Road (Option-1, 2) with Cordon Points

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 Figure 7-18: Link of M3 Industrial Estate FIEDMC with Faisalabad Bypass

Currently seven existing roads have been radiating out from the Khurrianwala Town as
presented in Figure 7-20. Their names and Right-of-ways are given in the following
Table 7-7.

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 Table 7-7: Khurrianwala Roads with Existing and Proposed Right of Ways

Existing Right-of- Proposed Right-of-

S# Name of Road
Way (ROW) in feet Way (ROW) in feet
1 Khurrianwala-Sheikhupura Road 100 120

2 Khurrianwala-Faisalabad Road 120 120

3 Khurrianwala-Jaranwala Road 100 120

4 Khurrianwala-Sahianwala Road 70 120

5 Khurrianwala-Makuana Bypass 80 100

6 Khurrianwala-Canal Bypass 60 100

7 Khurrianwala-Khanuana Road 40 100

7.2.5 Khurrianwala Bypass

To improve the traffic condition in the town and to achieve sustainable industrial development
in the proposed Zone a Bypass has been proposed around the town. The length of this bypass
would be 14.7 kilometers with Right-of-way of 100 ft. Total area required for this bypass would
be 111 acres. This proposed bypass would connect all the roads converging in the center of
the town thereby improving the connectivity among radial roads as depicted in Figure 7-20.

7.2.6 Khurrianwala Bus Terminal

A Bus Terminal over an area of 31 acres has been proposed on Lahore-Sheikhupura-
Faisalabad Road to cater for the needs of the industrial town as shown in Figure 7-20.

7.2.7 Linkages to Lahore-Karachi Motorway (M-3) i.e., Satayana Road and

Sammundri Road
Two interchanges on M3 links Faisalabad city with the Lahore-Karachi Motorway i.e., Syed
Wala Jaranwala Interchange and Samundri Interchange. It is proposed that one more
interchange be developed in between these two interchanges at Satayana Road. This would
further shorten the travelling between Faisalabad and M-3 Motorway. The proposed
interchange has been shown in Figure 7-21.

7.2.8 Improvement of Existing Link Roads between Risalewala Road and Jhang
Road
It is proposed that two existing link roads of Science City between Risalewala Road and Jhang
Road be widened, and 9 junctions of these links be improved. Total length of these links is 14
Km and existing ROW is 40 ft. It is proposed that the Right-of-Way (ROW) of these links be
increased to 80 feet. In this way total area required to be acquired for these links would be 42
acres. The suggested links and associated junction to be improved within Science City are
shown in Figure 7-22.

7.2.9 Airport Link Road

A link road with 100 feet Right-of-Way (ROW) has been proposed on the eastern side of the
Airport to link Risalewala Road with the Jhang Road. The proposed link will also connect
airport with Risalewala railway station. The length of this road is 4 Km and the area required
for this road is 30 acres. The suggested connection is presented in Figure 7-23.

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Figure 7-19: Khurrianwala Arterial Network-Proposed Bypass- Proposed Bus Stand

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Figure 7-20: Proposed Interchange on M3 at Satyana Road

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Figure 7-21: Improvement of Proposed Links and Associated Junctions of Science City

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Figure 7-22: Airport Connectivity with Risalewala Road and Railway Station

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Refer Table 7-8 for approximate budget needed for mid-term development projects:
Table 7-8: Approximate Budget Amount for MTDP

S. Rate Budget Amount

Project Description Qty Unit
No. (Pak Rs.) (Pak Million Rs.)

Proposed New Road Network

1 135 Km 110,035,768 14,855
(Phase II)
2 Faisalabad Bypass Rehabilitation 95 Km 75,600,000 7,182
Construction of Faisalabad Ring
3 26 Km 205,840,000 5,352
Road Links (Phase 1)
Faisalabad Bypass Link with M3-
4 4.20 Km 142,250,000 597
Industrial Estate (FIEDMC)
5 Khurrianwala Bypass 14.70 Km 190,840,000 2,805
6 Khurrianwala Bus Stand 31 Acres 110,000,000 3,410
Interchange on M3 at Satayana
7 1 No. 2,500,000,000 2,500
Road
Improvement of Existing Links and
8 Associated Junctions of Science 14 Km 131,600,000 1,842
City
Airport Link between Risalewala and
9 4 Km 190,840,000 763
Jhang Roads
Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area
10 15 Nos. 65,000,000 975
(Phase 2 – 15 out of 52)
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 40,281
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender
2,014
Documents and Construction Supervision of MTDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 42,295

7.3 LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (LTDP) – 2030 TO 2040

There are several projects which need to be undertaken under Long Term to develop the
transport sector of Faisalabad. The major ones include construction of expressway between
motorways M-3 and M-4, railways shuttle service from Sangla Hill to Abbaspur in two phases
and construction of BRT corridors (Red Line and Orange Line). Besides, General Bus Stands
on Millat Road and Lahore – Sheikhupura – Faisalabad Road, Extension of Truck Stands on
Sargodha Road, construction of new Truck Stands on Faisalabad Bypass near Satayana
Road, Sahianwala Road near VAC and near Sahianwala Interchange on M4 are also
proposed as part of LTDP.

The long-term development projects discussed in the following paras are conceptual only for
the Master Plan of Faisalabad. Further refinement through preliminary design and detailed
design by appointed Consultants of the executing agency will be required prior to preparation
of tender documents for execution of these projects. The rough cost given in Table 7-10 is
indicative only based on similar projects.

7.3.1 Construction of Expressway between Motorway M-3 and M-4

In order to improve connectivity and convenience, Motorway M-3 and M-4 are proposed to be
connected by construction of Expressway on Public Private Partnership Model. This road will
link Sahianwala Interchange on M4 and Syed Wala Jaranwala Interchange on M3 through
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Road to Sammundari interchange on M3, Gojra interchange on M4 to Sammundari
Interchange on M3 and Chiraghadabad interchange on M4 to Sammundari Interchange on
M3 in south side. It will improve intercity connectivity and gear up industrialization. The
approximate length of the proposed expressways is 54.5 km, 45.8 Km, 41.2 Km and 50.4 Km
with 120’ ROW. Figure 7-24 & Figure shows the proposed alignment of expressway
connecting M3 and M4.

7.3.2 Railways Shuttle Service from Sangla Hill to Abbaspur

Maximum number of passengers travel to Lahore, followed by Karachi. Rail network is used
by people living at Sangla Hill, Chak Jhumra, Gatti, Toba Take Singh and Gojra. The people
travel in usual express and slow trains. The express trains are always overcrowded and tightly
packed. On the other hand, passenger trains run very slow and a lot of man-hours are wasted.
To overcome this problem and to improve traffic conditions in the Faisalabad city and to
facilitate mass movement of industrial labour a Railway Shuttle Service has been proposed
from Sangla Hill to Abbaspur Railway Station along with branch line from Chak Jhumra to
Chiniot Railway Station as shown in Figure 7-25. The total length of this shuttle service would
be about 86 Kilometers which would be laid in three phases. In first phase the shuttle service
would be provided from Sangla Hill to Gatti Dry Port via Sahianwala and Chak Jhumra. The
total length of first phase would be about 34 Kilometers. In second phase the shuttle service
would be extended from Gatti Dry Port to Abbaspur via Faisalabad. The total length of the
second phase would be 26 kilometers. Moreover, in third phase the shuttle service would be
provided along branch line from Chak Jhumra to Chiniot Railway station. The total length of
the third phase would be 26 kilometers.

7.3.3 General Bus Stand

Existing Bus Stands:

The existing General Bus Stand (GBS) often called as Larry Adda spread over an area of
about 31.3 acres is located in the center of the city along Sargodha Road. In close vicinity to
the Larry Adda, there is a Government Transport Service (GTS) bus stand on 8.3 acres.
Besides, the private transporters bus stands are also scattered in the city center as shown in
Figure 7-26 for Faisal Movers, Kohistan Express, Bilal Travels, New Subhan Bus Service,
Nadir Flying Coach, Daewoo Express, Al-Halal Travels, etc. Traffic accidents and congestion
in addition to environmental pollution are the major problems associated with these bus stands
in the city center. However, the bus commuters’ convenience is plus point for bus terminals
within city center. The decision to move these existing bus terminals outside the city is a
tradeoff based on advantages and disadvantages of having bus terminals within city.

Proposed Bus Stands:

Four General Bus Stands have been proposed for the city traffic. One has been proposed on
Narwala Road at a distance of about 11 kilometers from center of the city with an area of 34.2
acres. It would cater the traffic requirements coming from Sargodha and Islamabad through
Pindi-Bhattian-Multan Motorway (M4). Second GBS has been proposed on Lahore-
Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road about 11 kilometers from center of the town, with an area of
90.6 acres. The proposed General Bus Stand is 2.5 kilometers away from the proposed Ring
Road. Third GBS has been proposed on Satayana road with an area of 43.1 acres. Vacant
land is available at proposed locations, but land is to be purchased from the open market.
Faisalabad Municipal Corporation (FMC) is the agency responsible for developing and
maintaining the General Bus Stand. A suitable fee can be levied to recover the investment.
The initial investment may be loaned by the Government to FMC. The location of the proposed
bus terminals is presented in Figure 7-26. Fourth GBS has been proposed in Khurrianwala on
31 acres along Lahore – Sheikhupura – Faisalabad Road as already discussed under MTDPs.

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7.3.4 Truck Terminals, Auto Workshops and Auto Spare Parts Markets
Existing Truck Stands:

There are two existing truck stands in Faisalabad. One Truck Stand along with workshops has
been recently established on Jhang Road having an area measuring 15.3 acres. The other
existing truck stand at junction of Sargodha Road and Faisalabad Bypass is proposed to be
decrease in area from 16.1 acres to 13.9 acres. Goods forwarding agencies, auto workshops
and an auto spare parts market are also proposed to be accommodated within this area.

Proposed Truck Stands:

Four new Truck Stands have been proposed in Faisalabad. One truck stand measuring 39.4
acres has been proposed on Faisalabad Bypass near its junction with Satayana Road. This
would cater for the needs of goods traffic coming from southern side of the city. Goods
forwarding agencies and auto workshops would also be accommodated within this area to
facilitate the repair and maintenance of heavy vehicles. It is appropriate that an auto spare
parts market may also be planned within this area. Second Truck Stand on 22 acres is
proposed on Sahianwala Road in the vicinity of planned Khurrianwala Industrial area, Value
Added City (VAC) and existing industries on Khurrianwala-Sheikhupura Road and
Khurrianwala-Jaranwala Road. Third Truck Stand has been planned on 21.8 acres near
Sahianwala Interchange on M4 to serve the M3 Industrial Estate. Fourth Truck Stand has
been proposed near Jhang road with an area of 25 acres. All the existing and proposed truck
stands have been shown on Figure 7-27.

7.3.5 Dry Port

The existing dry port at Gatti Railway Station covering an area of 23.1 acres is proposed to be
extended to 66 acres as the goods traffic would increase many folds with the increase in
industrial manufacturing activity in the city in the shape of new industrial estates. It was
informed by Railway Authorities that the expansion of Dry Port at Gatti Railway Station,
Faisalabad is feasible as Pakistan Railways has owned land adjacent to the existing Dry Port.
The existing dry port location is shown in Figure 7-28.

7.3.6 Shifting of Oil Depots

The Bulk Oil Depots belonging to M/s Pakistan State Oil, M/s Caltex and M/s Burma Shell are
presently located over an area measuring 9.1 acres along Ganesh Mills road in the heart of
the city. Existence of these depots is a serious safety risk. There is an urgent need for shifting
of these Depots from this area on top priority basis to ensure public safety. M/s Pak-Arab
Refinery Company (PARCO) has developed a site over 66 acres at Chak No. 201/RB (Gatti)
for the establishment of Bulk Oil Depots near Gatti Railway Station along Jhumra Road. PSO
also has an Oil Depot over an area of 12.4 acres 6 kilometers from Gatti towards Sangla Hill.
Shifting of these Depots to the proposed PARCO site would not only eliminate the public safety
risk but also reduce the traffic problems in the city center. The site so vacated may be used
for flatted industries with adequate car parking in the basement. This area may also be used
for middle class apartment housing. The existing and proposed bulk depots for dry port, PSO,
Caltex, Burma Shell and PARCO are shown in Figure 7-28.

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Figure 7-23: Proposed Expressway Connecting Motorways M3 and M4

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Figure 7-24: Proposed Expressway Connecting M3 and M4

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Figure 7-25: Proposed Railway Shuttle Service from Sangla Hill to Abasspur Railway Station

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Figure 7-26: Existing and Proposed Bus Stands

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Figure 7-27: Existing and Proposed Truck Terminals

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Figure 7-28: Existing and Proposed Bulk Depots for Dry Port, PSO, Caltex, Burma Shell and PARCO

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7.3.7 Mass Transit System (Bus Rapid Transit)
As advised in The Feasibility Study for Mass Transit System in Faisalabad, December 2016,
and discussed in preceding Section 5, there are two potential BRT corridors in Faisalabad:

1. Red Line
2. Orange Line
However, since the Feasibility Study for mass transit system was carried out long time ago, it
is recommended to re-validate the study prior to execution of BRT corridors or any other
associated contracts. The parameters of the corridors of Faisalabad BRT System are shown
in Table 7-9 which is reproduced below:
Table 7-9: Parameters of the Corridor of Faisalabad BRT System

Line Length (Km) No. of Stations

Line Name
Elevated At-Grade Total Elevated At-Grade Total
Red Line 8.85 12.68 21.53 10 14 24
Orange Line 4.68 14.67 19.35 6 15 21
Orange Line (Extension) - 9.56 9.56 - 8 8
Total 13.53 36.91 50.44 16 37 53

The Alignment of the proposed lines in the Feasibility Study Report for Mass Transit System,
Faisalabad are shown in Figure 5-13 of section 5:
7.3.8 Feasibility Study for Integrated Bus Operations (IBO)
An integrated public transport system provides a seamless travel to a passenger who can
enjoy good services connection, reasonable waiting time at transfer, comprehensive
information and an integrated ticketing between different transport modes. Consequently, the
system is essential to offer passengers an integrated travel using all public transport modes
to suit their routing. The major components of an IBO are as follows:

• Fare Integration: The introduction of single, common fare smartcard that can be used in
the recommended Primary (Mass Transit routes), Trunk and Feeder services of Public
Transport. Fares could be distance-based fare, flat fare or zone-based fare.
• Physical Integration of Public Transport Network which will ease commuters transfer from
one mode to another.
• Operational Integration aspect of planned system which will ensure that headway
(Successive interval between buses) and operation hours matched between different
types of Public Transport Services.
• Information Integration of public transport services to provide fare information, route
information and departure and arrival time to commuters.

For IBO Network Operation following are essential features:

a) Physical Infrastructure: The public transport infrastructure for IBO contains bus stops,
bus bays, depots, terminal stations and other allied facilities associated with smooth
and efficient operation of the public transport of the city.

b) Engineering & Communication System: It includes Command and Control Center

(CCC), Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS), Surveillance System (SS), Bus
Scheduling System (BSS)

The major cost components of an IBO are as follows:

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 a) Civil Works cost include infrastructure cost, parking facilities cost and other costs
(contingencies etc.)

b) Operational cost includes procurement, operation and maintenance of buses;

operation and maintenance (O&M) of engineering systems and other O & M Costs.

A Feasibility Study is required to be conducted for Integrated Bus Operations (IBO) in

Faisalabad prior to its implementation.
7.3.9 Feasibility Study for Circular Connectivity of Thirteen (13) Radial Roads
Aft.er up-gradation of Faisalabad Bypass and construction of Faisalabad Ring Road, the
expansion of the existing radial road network with circular connectivity is essential in the form
of shorter / partial ring roads. A Feasibility Study need to be conducted to identify those links
for circular connectivity of radial road network comprising of 13 roads.

Refer Table 7-10 for approximate budget needed for long term development projects:

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 Table 7-10: Approximate Budget Amount for LTDP

S. Rate Budget Amount

Project Description Qty. Unit
No. (Pak Rs.) (Pak Million Rs.)
Proposed New Road Network (Phase
1 320 Km 121,052,035 38,737
III)
Construction of Expressway
2 54.50 Km. 205,840,000 11,218
Connecting M3 and M4
Railway Track from Sangla Hill to Gatti
3 34 Km. 75,000,000 2,550
Dry Port (Phase 1)
Railway Track from Gatti Dry Port to
4 26 Km. 75,000,000 1,950
Abbaspur (Phase 2)
Railway Track on branch line from
5 26 Km. 75,000,000 1,950
Chak Jhumra to Chiniot (Phase 3)
Construction of Faisalabad Ring Road
6 28 Km. 205,840,000 5,764
Remaining Links (Phase 2)
7 General Bus Stand on Millat Road 75.90 Acre 110,000,000 8,349
General Bus Stand on Lahore -
8 84.30 Acre 110,000,000 9,273
Sheikhupura - Faisalabad Road
Extension of Existing Truck Stand on
9 37.50 Acre 50,000,000 1,875
Sargodha Road
Truck Stand on Faisalabad Bypass
10 110.80 Acre 50,000,000 5,540
Near Satayana Road
Truck Stand on Sahianwala Road near
11 22 Acre 50,000,000 1,100
VAC
Truck Stand on Sahianwala
12 21.80 Acre 50,000,000 1,090
Interchange on M4
Extension of Dry Port at Gatti Railway
13 43.10 Acre 50,000,000 2,155
Station
Construction of BRT Corridors
14 50.44 Km. 1,795,200,000 90,550
(Red Line + Orange Line)
Pedestrian Bridges in CBD Area
15 27 Nos. 65,000,000 1,755
(Phase 3 - 27 out of 52)
Feasibility Study for Integrated Bus
16 .- - 100,000,000 100
Operations (IBO)
Feasibility Study for Circular
17 Connectivity of Thirteen (13) Radial - - 100,000,000 100
Roads
Sub-Total Amount Million Rs. 184,056
Consultancy Services for Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Tender Documents
9,203
and Construction Supervision of STDPs (5% of Total Cost)
Total Amount Million Rs. 193,211

7.4 PRIORITIZED PLAN – 2020 TO 2040

The prioritized plan for Transport Projects with timeline and priority for the proposed projects
with possible modes of financing are given below:

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TIMELINE RANKING PRIORITY RANKING d Rough
Cost

Sr. Long **Mode of

*PROJECT Short Mid
No. Term Financing
Term Term Rs. In
2031 High Medium Low
2020- 2026- Million
-
2025 2030
2040

Rehabilitation and Improvement

1
of Existing Roads (280 km)
  14,609 ADP

Reconstruction of Existing
2
Roads (70 km)
  8,553 ADP

Proposed New Road Network

3
(Phase I – 295 km)
  32,797 ADP, LN

Improvement of Major
4
Intersection (40 Nos.)
  1,800 ADP

Repair of Existing Signals to

5 Make them Operational (25   1,125 ADP
Nos.)

Traffic Signs and Pavement

6
Markings (350 km)
  1,225 ADP

Parking and Parking Plazas

near Eight Bazaar Area
7
(290,619 sft. Floor Area, 5
  7,405 PPP / LTB
Nos.)

Pedestrianization of Eight
8
Bazaar Area (464,000 sft.)
  139 ADP

Pedestrian Bridges in CBD

9 Area (Phase 1 – 10 out of 52) –   650 ADP
10 Nos.

10 Flyover / Underpasses (6 Nos.)   5,400 ADP

Proposed New Road Network

11
(Phase II – 135 km)
  14,855 ADP, LN

Faisalabad Bypass
12
Rehabilitation (95 km)
  7,182 ADP

Construction of Faisalabad
13 Ring Road Links (Phase 1 – 26   5,352 PPP
km)

Faisalabad Bypass Link with

Funds by
14 M3-Industrial Estate (FIEDMC)   597
FIEDMC
(4.2 km)

15 Khurrianwala Bypass (14.7 km)   2,805 ADP, LN

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TIMELINE RANKING PRIORITY RANKING d Rough
Cost

Sr. Long **Mode of

*PROJECT Short Mid
No. Term Financing
Term Term Rs. In
2031 High Medium Low
2020- 2026- Million
-
2025 2030
2040

Khurrianwala Bus Stand (31

16
Acres)
  3,410 PPP

Interchange on M3 at Satayana Funding by

17   2,500
Road NHA

Improvement of Existing Links

18 and Associated Junctions of   1,842 ADP, LN
Science City (14 km)

Airport Link between

Funding by
19 Risalewala and Jhang Roads (4   763
CAA
km)

Pedestrian Bridges in CBD

20 Area (Phase 2 – 15 out of 52) –   975 ADP
15 Nos.

Proposed New Road Network

21
(Phase III – 320 km)
  38,737 ADP, LN

Construction of Expressway
22 Connecting M3 and M4 (54.5   11,218 PPP
km)

Railway Track from Sangla Hill

Funding by
23 to Gatti Dry Port (Phase 1 – 34   2,550
Pak Railways
km)

Railway Track from Gatti Dry

Funding by
24 Port to Abbaspur (Phase 2 – 26   1,950
Pak Railways
km)

Railway Track on branch line

Funding by
25 from Chak Jhumra to Chiniot    1,950
Pak Railways
(Phase 3 – 26km)

Construction of Faisalabad
26 Ring Road Remaining Links   5,764 PPP
(Phase 2 – 28 km))

Bus Stand on Millat Road (75.9

27
Acres)
  8,349 PPP

Bus Stand on Lahore -

28 Sheikhupura - Faisalabad Road   9,273 PPP
(84.3 Acres)

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TIMELINE RANKING PRIORITY RANKING d Rough
Cost

Sr. Long **Mode of

*PROJECT Short Mid
No. Term Financing
Term Term Rs. In
2031 High Medium Low
2020- 2026- Million
-
2025 2030
2040

Extension of Existing Truck

29
Stand on Sargodha Road
  1,875 PPP

Truck Stand on Faisalabad

30
Bypass Near Satayana Road
  5,540 PPP

Truck Stand on Sahianwala

31
Road near VAC
  1,100 PPP

Truck Stand on Sahianwala

32
Interchange on M4
  1,090 PPP

Extension of Dry Port at Gatti Funding by

33   2,155
Railway Station (43.1 Acres) Pak Railways

Construction of BRT Corridors

34 (Red Line + Orange Line)   90,550 DF
(50.44 km)

Pedestrian Bridges in CBD

35 Area (Phase 3 – 27 out of 52) –   1,755 ADP
27 Nos.

Feasibility Study for Integrated

36
Bus Operations (IBO)
  100 ADP, PMA

Feasibility Study for Circular

37 Connectivity of Thirteen (13)   100 ADP
Radial Roads

*The development projects listed above are conceptual only for the Master Plan of Faisalabad. Further
refinement through preliminary design and detailed design by appointed Consultants of the executing
agency will be required to firm up the rough budget costs and preparation of tender documents for
execution of these projects.
** Mode of Financing: ADP - Annual Development Programme;
LN - Loan by FDA;
LTB – Long Term Bonds by FDA / FMC;
DF – Donor Funding (World Bank, Asian Development Bank, DFID);
PPP – Public Private Partnership;
PMA – Punjab Mass Transit Authority

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8. STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC

AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
For improvement of the overall traffic and public movement scenario in Faisalabad, several
steps need to be taken in order to make developments in these sectors. These solutions do
not necessarily address to capital-intensive infrastructure development. Instead, institutional
coordination among relevant government agencies and public involvement and awareness
are keen to improve the situations for efficient and safe road space utilization. To overcome
traffic and public management issues such as traffic safety, the following developments are
suggested;
8.1 SHORT TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
• Street vendors, hawkers and other encroachments should be removed from the main road
as they cause hindrance in traffic movement.
• Parking facilities need to be provided in order to stop parking of vehicles on roads. Special
parking tickets/tokens should be introduced, and vehicles should be only allowed to be
parked at dedicated parking spots in commercial zones.
• Proper registration of all motorized and non-motorized vehicles should be brought into
practice in order to make them an integral part of traffic infrastructure of the city.
• The encroachments in the Right-of-way of Railway line must immediately be removed and
plantation be done all along the Railway line to create aesthetic view along the railway
track and to control environmental pollution in the area.
8.2 MID TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
• Provisions of proper pedestrian crossings/bridges and side-walks/footpaths for
movements of people along roads with significant movement of traffic. In addition to this,
dedicated lanes for the movement of cyclists should be provided in order to reduce
obstructions to motorized traffic movement on the roads.
• Proper service lanes should be provided in areas with high commercial and social activities
so that the parking, slow moving public and traffic are restricted to service lanes only.
• Proper education and training of law enforcement officials should be carried out so that
they can deal with traffic related matters in a more professional and efficient manner.
8.3 LONG TERM DEVELOPMENTS IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
• All road junctions/intersections must be provided with some sort of traffic controlling
methods such as roundabouts, traffic signals, or grade separation.
• Non-motorized vehicles such as animal drawn carts and cycles should be completely
removed from the main roads and dedicated lanes should be provided for their
movements.
• Dedicated lanes for motorcycles and scooters should be adjusted on the main roads of the
city so that they don’t intervene the movement of larger vehicles on the roads.
8.4 DEVELOPMENTS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Following are some of the possible and practical solutions to the public management issues
in Faisalabad;
• Dedicated footpaths/sidewalks should be provided on all major roads of the city, especially
in areas with high business and social activities.
• Illegal parking of vehicles on footpaths and sidewalks should be removed by law
enforcement agencies.
• All vehicles should be restricted beyond a certain point at commercial and social areas
and the public movement should be given priority in these areas.

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• For pedestrian movements across the roads, overhead bridges should be provided, and
the public should be encouraged to use them.
• Traffic enforcement authorities should implement and enforce laws related to public
movement e.g. In the US, Jaywalking carries a fine up to $60 (approx. Pak Rs. 8500). Only
well trained, well equipped and adequately staffed traffic police can come up to the
expectations in tackling the problems of traffic violations in the city.

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