Question : CONSTRUCTION OF CYCLE TRACKS

(a) Whether the National Urban Transport Policy states that the Union Government would give priority to the construction of Cycle Tracks and pedestrian paths under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM);

(b) If so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;

(c) Whether any Central assistance has been sanctioned/ released and utilize for the purpose; and

(d) If so, the details thereof; city/town-wise ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): Yes, Madam

(b) to (d): All Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) sanctioned under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) projects have provisions for dedicated pedestrian paths and cycle tracks. Details of BRTS Projects sanctioned are given in the attached Annexure.