Study of the Existing Road Network Around Meerut City’s Rapid Train Stations

Abstract

This paper investigates the existing road network and first/last‑mile access conditions around the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS, branded Namo Bharat/RAPIDX) stations within Meerut city—Meerut South, Shatabdi Nagar, Begumpul, and Modipuram. We analyse multimodal connectivity, functional road hierarchy, intersection performance, pedestrian/cycling infrastructure, parking and intermediate public transport (IPT) operations, and land‑use interfaces in each station area. Using a replicable GIS-based methodology (OpenStreetMap network data, publicly available corridor maps, and open imagery), we assess 500 m, 1 km, and 2 km catchments, identify network gaps, and propose a prioritised set of low‑cost and capital projects for seamless multimodal integration with the under‑construction Meerut Metro as well as city buses and IPT. The study concludes with a station‑wise improvement plan, an implementation roadmap, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress.