Ranking-Based Methodology for Prioritization of Critical Pedestrian Infrastructure in and Around the Market Area: A Case Study of Aminabad Market, Lucknow

Market areas are one of the busiest urban areas that experience heavy pedestrian footfall. However, studies on assessing existing pedestrian infrastructure are limited to market areas. This study addresses the gap by ranking the roads in and around the market area based on factors related to the road environment so that critical pedestrian infrastructures can be identified for improvement. Aminabad, a market area in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has been taken as the case study area. As a renowned market centre and a focal point for tourism and cultural activities, many populations use walking as a transportation mode for their daily commute into the market area. The results show that the border roads of the market area scored an excellent rank in terms of safety and mobility due to the presence of proper pedestrian facilities compared to the inner streets. Based on the result, market roads have been divided into three categories: first, whose condition is good and does not need any repair; second, which requires a little care; last, which are critical and need immediate action.