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GATE 2021 AR – Question 47

Urban Land Use and Transportation · Pedestrian and non-motorized transport planning · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which cycle-track design statements are correct under the IRC guidelines cited?

  1. Minimum width is3 m when overtaking is provided.
  2. Tracks may be provided for at least400 cycles/hour with100–200 motor vehicles/hour.
  3. Maximum gradient is1 in15.
  4. Cyclists should have at least80 m clear sight distance.

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Correct answer: (A) Minimum width is3 m when overtaking is provided.; (B) Tracks may be provided for at least400 cycles/hour with100–200 motor vehicles/hour.

Explanation

The cited guideline accepts the 3 m overtaking width and the specified traffic warrant, A, B. The gradient and sight-distance statements C, D do not match the criteria used by this paper. Preserve the historical guideline context rather than treating these as universal current design values.

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