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Critical analysis of the Jangli Maharaj road and Fergusson College road one way scheme

Jangli Maharaj (JM) Road and Fergusson College (FC) Road are important arterial roads in Pune. These roads run north-south and connect the Shivajinagar and Ganeshkhind areas to the Deccan Gymkhana and old city areas. There are many schools, colleges, offi ces, restaurants and commercial establishments around this area making these two roads among the busiest in the city. Approximately 1.25 lakh vehicles are believed to use these roads daily. In February 2009, a one way plan was proposed on these roads and was implemented after a few months. This report critically analyzes both the decision making process behind this scheme and the impacts of the scheme on citizens of Pune.