Vyttila Mobility Hub
Vyttila Mobility Hub വൈറ്റില മൊബിലിറ്റി ഹബ് | |
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Transit Hub | |
Vyttila, Kochi, Kerala India | |
Coordinates | 9°58′08″N 76°19′16″E / 9.969°N 76.321°E |
Operated by | KSRTC, Private Bus operators, Kochi Metro |
Construction | |
Structure type | At Grade (bus terminal), Elevated (metro rail) |
History | |
Opened | 26 February 2011 |
Location | |
Location in Kerala |
Vyttila Mobility Hub is an integrated transit terminal in the city of
The foundation stone for Mobility Hub in Vytilla was laid by the
History
A fast-growing city like Kochi requires a comprehensive plan to meet the demands and requirements in Traffic and Transport. Travelling in the city is a Herculean task due to congested roads and traffic jams. The large number of long-distance (mofussil) buses contributes to the present chaos. The number of vehicles in
Service
The site for the mobility hub in Vyttila is well-connected with all routes. It serves as a meeting point for all intercity and intra-city roads. The site is connected to
Kochi Metro
Vyttila Mobility Hub is connected to Vyttila Metro Station of Kochi Metro Line 1(Aluva to Triupunittura). It is a 160 metres walk to the metro station by Vyttila Mobility Hub Road. Train Towards Thykoodam 1st train-6:41 a.m. Last train-10:39 p.m. Train Towards Aluva 1st train-6:02 a.m. Last train-10:01 p.m.
Kochi Water Metro
Vyttila Mobility Hub is connected to Kochi Water Metro. Vyttila water metro station is on the east side of the mobility hub. It is located by Kaniyampuzha river. It is a 76 metres walk to the ferry terminal by Vyttila Boat Jetty Walkway.
Future
The project is estimated to cost around 121 crore and will be implemented in two phases. The project will have facilities for parking 175 buses, 2,000 to 6,000 cars, and 2,000 to 10,000 two-wheelers. Three boat jetties and green zone would also be set up on the eastern side of the hub. An air-conditioned tube too has been planned, to connect the terminal to the western side of Vytilla junction. Passengers can easily get down at the bus terminal at the hub and use the Mass Transit System like the inter-city bus, auto, ferry, taxi or metro train to enter the city. It has the potential to host a worldclass mega shopping mall, food courts, cultural centre and health club, a hotel and a 50m swimming pool in a total built-up area of 150,000 sq m.
Construction
KITCO, the consultants, is entrusted with total implementation of the project. (The feasibility study of the project too was conducted by KITCO). The tenders for the construction of first phase was granted to Nagarjuna constructions from among seven companies which submitted tenders.[7] The selection was on account of quoting the lowest amount for the execution of the project and the first phase of the project was completed in February 2011.
References
- ^ "Vyttila Mobility Hub".
- ^ "Foundation stone laid for Mobility Hub, Vytilla". Centre for Public Policy Research. Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Mobility hub to be a reality soon". The New Indian Express. Express Publications (Madurai) Limited. 9 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 June 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
- ^ "First phase of Vyttila Mobility Hub opened". The New Indian Express. Express Publications (Madurai) Limited. 27 February 2011. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "First phase of Vytilla mobility hub commissioned". The Hindu. The Hindu Group. 27 February 2011. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Vyttila Mobility Hub Phase II development in limbo - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Vyttila Hub: Contract granted". The Hindu. 9 December 2010. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2014.