Stakeholders Consultation Phase-II

Following table provides a brief insight (through FGDs) of female residents on the proposed project interventions:

Venues

D-1,
UC – 4

How would you rate the following neighborhood aspects in the area?
Please provide explanations for your rating.

S.No.

Neighborhood Aspects

Rating (1-Excellent, 2-Good, 3- Fair, 4-Poor, 5- Very Poor)

Positive and Negative Issues

1

Mobility for public and private transport users

3

Mostly use rickshaw for travelling (private)

2

Ease and comfortability for pedestrians

4

The sidewalks are narrow and unpaved.

3

Electricity

5

There is long hours of load shedding and voltage is often reduced.

4

Drainage

5

No drainage for stormwater.

5

Solid Waste Management

5

Sweepers are often absent
Vacant plots are often used as garbage disposal.

6

Greenery and Public Recreational Area (parks, playgrounds)

4

Parks are closed because no maintenance.

How would you characterize the quality of existing neighborhood aspects for particular residents in your area?

S.No.

Resident Types

Quality of Neighborhood Aspects

1

Elderly/Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are at risk of falling because of open drainage and manholes

2

Male Residents

No comments

3

Female Residents (Housewives and Working Women)

Mobility issue due to road closure, garbage and traffic jam

Working women have to change multiple buses to get to work.

4

Students

Students waiting for the transport are afraid of stray dogs. Due to load shedding their study and sleep schedule disturbed.

5

Patients

Due to one side road closure, taking patients to hospitals is a
problem.

6

Handicapped Individuals

No facilities like footpaths are above road level, no crossings

What do you think may be the pros and cons of the following planned project-specific interventions during the construction and/or operations?
Please provide details for women-specific concerns.

S.No.

Area-Specific Interventions

Pros

Cons

1

Conversion of existing
Road to 3-Lanes within the existing width

Traffic
would speed up

–

2

Creating
green areas

Would
be positive for the area

People
may damage the areas if not maintained

3

Mid-block
crossings and Junctions for Pedestrians

It
would be good because of unsafe traffic

–

4

Improved
and enhanced bus stops

Working
women can reach before time which would benefits women.

–

5

Rehabilitation
and improvement of drainage system

Roads
are flooded during rains so if there can be improvement it would
be good for the overall area

–

Based on the currently planned interventions, do you think the quality of your neighborhood will improve? Why or Why not? Are there any major neighborhood improvements interventions that should be considered by the project executants?

Because the neighborhood is suffering from drainage problems as well as water issues, project intervention would be positive. Fine should
be imposed on throwing garbage on road.

What actions/interventions can further enhance the projected benefits of the project activities, especially for girls and women?

They should be separate
parks for family as parks are not appropriate for women due to
increase doing use in the area.

Women
were very appreciative about the idea of a vocation center.

What are the hurdles and challenges for effective implementation and sustainability of the project interventions? How can these be addressed?

No
hurdles

* The consultation included 12 participants – 11 housewives and 1 student

Following table provides a brief insight (through FGDs) of teachers and school administration on the proposed project interventions:

How would you rate the following neighborhood aspects in the area?
Please provide explanations for your rating.

S.No.

Neighborhood Aspects

Rating (1-Excellent, 2-Good, 3- Fair, 4-Poor, 5- Very Poor)

Positive and Negative Issues

1

Mobility
for public and private transport users

3

–

2

Ease
and comfortability for pedestrians

4

School
children suffers during road crossing

3

Electricity

4

Load
Shedding for ours

4

Drainage

5

Very
poor, huge ponds develop during rainy season

5

Solid
Waste Management

5

People
usually thrown garbage on the road due to non-availability of
dust bins

6

Greenery
and Public Recreational Area (parks, playgrounds)

3

We have
parks in our area but not maintained.

How would you characterize the quality of existing neighborhood aspects for particular residents in your area?

S.No.

Area-Specific Interventions

Pros

Cons

1

Conversion
of existing Road to 3-Lanes within the existing width

Traffic
will be aligned

Traffic
speed will become more

2

Creating
green areas

Good
for school children

–

3

Mid-block
crossings and Junctions for Pedestrians

Must be
developed due to speedy traffic

–

4

Improved
and enhanced bus stops

Good
for school children and female teachers

–

5

Rehabilitation
and improvement of drainage system

Must be
developed

–

* The consultation included 9 participants – 7 teachers, 1 principal and 1 school owner

Venues

Saood Auto’s, Zainab Kettering House, Ashraf Sweets

How would you rate the following neighborhood aspects in the area?
Please provide explanations for your rating.

S.No.

Neighborhood Aspects

Rating (1-Excellent, 2-Good, 3- Fair, 4-Poor, 5- Very Poor)

Positive and Negative Issues

1

Accessibility for suppliers/business inputs

3

No issue

2

Accessibility for customers

2

Due to Sewerage difficult access for pedestrian

3

Electricity

3

7 – 8 Hours Load shedding

4

Drainage

5

Very poor, Totally Damage

5

Solid Waste Management

3

Last few months DMC Sweepers are doing the jobs Garbage thrown on road

What do you think may be the pros and cons of the following planned project-specific interventions during the construction and/or operations?

S.No.

Area-Specific Interventions

Pros

Cons

1

Conversion of existing Road to 3-Lanes within the existing width

Improved Traffic flow

–

2

Creating green areas

Improved Environment

–

3

Mid-block crossings and Junctions for Pedestrians

Good for pedestrian decrease the accident

–

4

Improved and enhanced bus stops

It’s save people time

–

5

Rehabilitation and improvement of drainage system

It’s good for the area

–

6

Roadside parking space

Good for us as the customers require parking when travelling on the road and stopped for shopping

–

7

Dualization of Thaddo Nallah Bridge

It’s good to travel to national highway

good for the traffic flow

–

Based on the currently planned interventions, do you think your business activities/income will improve? Why or Why not? Are there any major neighborhood improvements interventions that should be considered by the project executants that can have an impact on businesses in this area?

Yes, It’s easy to travels people from here that’s cause to increase are business.

What actions/interventions can further enhance the projected benefits of the project activities?

Sewerage,
Street light, cleanness and security issue.

What are the hurdles and challenges for effective implementation and sustainability of the project interventions? How can these be addressed?

No hurdles and challenges it should complete within time

*The consultation included 14 participants – 3 owners, 4 salesmen, 3 helpers, and 1 cook.

Following table provides a brief insight (through FGDs) of transporters on the proposed project interventions:

Venues

Khokhrapar No: 05, UTS – 12 Bus stop

S.No.

Area-Specific Interventions

Pros

Cons

1

Conversion of existing Road to 3-Lanes within the existing width

It will reduce traffic volume

–

2

Creating green areas

It’s good for environment

–

3

Mid-block crossings and Junctions for Pedestrians

Good for pedestrians, childrenn and students

Cause of accident if people not follow the rules

4

Improved and enhanced bus stops

It’s good for local peoples

It will save our timing

–

5

Rehabilitation and improvement of drainage system

Clean road during the rain good for local

–

6

Rehabilitation and Dualization of Thaddo Nallah Bridge

Reduce accident and traffic volume decrease

–

How would you describe the existing road conditions in the area?
Please describe (new, old, damaged etc.)

Totally damaged

What is the frequency of road accidents in the area? Please identify vulnerable locations, timings and specific reasons for accidents.

Few times in month, On every road cross section, due to wrong side and one way traffic

The road accidents in the area mostly involve

Pedestrian and Motorbikes, due to single road and no traffic rules

What major concerns do you have with respect to proposed improvements in this area and can you give suggestions for mitigation measures

Poor

What aspects of neighborhood improvement are most important for your area and why?

Sewerage,
waste management and electricity

What actions/interventions can further enhance the projected benefits
of the project activities for drivers and other road-users?

The quality of road condition will improve if should complete in time

What are the hurdles and challenges for effective implementation and sustainability of the project interventions? How can these be addressed?

No Hurdles

* The consultation included 13 participants – 8 drivers, 1 in-charge, and 4 conductors.