Multi-modal connectivity integration at 8 Metro stations in Bangalore
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) in Bangalore has recommended multi-modal integration (MMT) at eight stations in IT corridor of Whitefield in view of starting of metro operations on Byappanahalli-KR Puram stretch by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). MMT helps in fixing the first and last-mile connectivity issues by promoting non-motorised transport systems (walking and cycling) and feeder services by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The stations identified for MMT are Kadugodi (Whitefield), Hopefarm Channasandra, Kadugodi Tree Park, Pattandur Agrahara, Sathya Sai Hospital, Nallurhalli, Kundalahalli and Seetharamapalya. These stations dot the Purple Line stretch spanning about 13.8km.