Parisar Initiative — Pune, Maharashtra

Auditing Pune's
Cycle Tracks
Segment by Segment

A systematic, data-driven field auditing platform built for Parisar's cycle track assessment programme. Surveyors document obstructions, surface conditions, intersections, and safety data across Pune's 19 cycle track roads — generating evidence for municipal advocacy and infrastructure improvement.

19
Roads Audited
35km
Track Covered
77
Segments
11%
Rated "Good"
✓ Audit Submitted
Live Audit Dashboard — Sample
F.C. Road — Segment Analysis
68
Safety
44
Continuity
74
Comfort
Seg 1 · FC Rd Junction → Deccan
72
Done
Seg 2 · Deccan → Karve Statue
58
Done
Seg 3 · Karve Statue → Kothrud
Pending
⚠ 5 Obstructions Logged
Parisar

Parisar is a Pune-based NGO working on sustainable urban mobility since 1988. In December 2025, Parisar released its Cycle Track Audit Report (2024–25) covering 35 km across 19 roads — finding that only 11% of segments were rated "Good."

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About the Platform

Field Data That Drives Infrastructure Change

CycleAudit is Parisar's internal auditing tool used by surveyors on the ground to document the real condition of Pune's cycle tracks. Every obstruction, broken surface, missing ramp, and dangerous intersection is recorded, scored, and converted into advocacy evidence.

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Geo-Referenced Segments

Roads are divided into precise 500m segments with GPS coordinates, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.

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Multi-Dimensional Scoring

Safety, Continuity, and Comfort — three independent dimensions measured from real field observations and combined into a final weighted score.

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Professional PDF Reports

Auto-generate comprehensive stakeholder reports with segment scores, observations, and actionable recommendations.

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Surveyor Accounts

Each audit is linked to a registered surveyor, enabling accountability and historical tracking of audit data over time.

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Why Cycle Track Audits Matter
Pune has invested crores in cycle track infrastructure, yet most tracks remain underused or inaccessible. Systematic audits create a factual baseline that Parisar uses to advocate with the PMC for targeted repairs, encroachment removal, better lighting, and safer intersections.

The 2024–25 audit found poor continuity, dangerous intersections, and encroachment as the three most common issues — all documentable through this platform.
Safety AnalysisContinuityComfort RatingsObstruction MappingIntersection AuditSurface Quality
77
Segments, 500m each
35km
Total track covered
19
Roads in Pune
3
Score dimensions
2024–25 Audit Findings

What the Field Data Revealed

Parisar's 2024–25 Cycle Track Audit uncovered critical deficiencies across Pune's cycle network — findings that drive the case for urgent infrastructure intervention.

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11%

Rated "Good"

Only 11% of 77 audited segments met the threshold for Good quality — safe, continuous, and comfortable for everyday cyclists.

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60%+

Have Obstructions

More than 60% of segments recorded fixed or movable obstructions blocking the cycle track, from hawkers to utility panels.

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40%

Missing Ramps

Nearly 40% of intersection points lack proper on/off ramps, forcing cyclists to dismount — a critical continuity failure.

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35%

No After-Sunset Lighting

A third of all segments have no functional lighting after sunset, making night cycling unsafe and discouraging commuters.

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22%

Missing Track Sections

22% of segments have portions where the cycle track is entirely absent — forcing cyclists onto vehicular traffic lanes.

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55%

Pedestrian Conflict

More than half of all segments reported pedestrians regularly walking on the cycle track, reducing usable width.

Platform Features

Everything Needed for a Complete Field Audit

CycleAudit captures every dimension of cycle track quality — from surface material to obstruction counts — in a structured, repeatable format that ensures consistency across all surveyors.

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Safety Analysis

Evaluate buffer zones, lighting conditions, intersection risk, and parked vehicle conflicts to measure how safe each segment is for everyday cyclists.

Buffer · Lighting · Traffic
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Continuity Score

Track missing sections, total obstruction counts, ramp quality at intersections, and signage presence to assess uninterrupted cycling flow.

Ramps · Signage · Gaps
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Comfort Ratings

Assess surface material type, shade coverage, pedestrian conflict frequency, and footpath quality to determine cyclist comfort.

Surface · Shade · Footpath
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Obstruction Mapping

Document fixed, movable, and parked vehicle obstructions with specific type, count, and severity across every segment.

Fixed · Movable · Parked
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Intersection Audit

Capture on/off ramp quality, markings, signage, and traffic device presence at every intersection point along the track.

Ramps · Markings · Devices
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PDF Report Export

Generate professional audit reports with segment scores, key observations, critical issues, and actionable recommendations in one click.

Auto-generated · Parisar-branded
Audit Process

How a Cycle Track Audit Works

A structured 5-step process ensures every segment is audited consistently by any surveyor in the field — from road setup to final PDF export.

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Define the Road

Select a road from Pune's 19 cycle track roads. Enter start/end landmarks, total length, and GPS coordinates.

segment.php
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Generate Segments

Auto-divide the road into standard 500m segments, or manually define custom boundaries with landmark names.

Auto or Manual
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Field Audit Each Segment

For each segment, fill in landmarks, obstructions (30+ types), intersections, surface issues, lighting, and footpath data.

form.html
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Submit and Auto-Score

Data is stored in MySQL. Safety, Continuity, and Comfort scores are calculated automatically from submitted responses.

submit.php
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Download PDF Report

Generate a professional PDF with segment scores, key observations, critical issues, and recommendations for PMC.

report.php
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What Gets Audited Per Segment

Start/end landmarks · GPS coordinates · Fixed obstructions (12 types) · Movable obstructions (6 types) · Parked vehicle causes (6 types) · Track surface issues · Overhead obstructions · Intersection data · Footpath rating · Lighting · Shade · Buffer zone · Geometry type · Dimensions · Surveyor comments

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Segment Locking

Once a segment is submitted, it is automatically locked to prevent duplicate entries. Surveyors can view submitted data but cannot overwrite it — ensuring data integrity across the entire audit.

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Road-Level Final Score

Once all segments are audited, a weighted final score (0–100) is calculated using segment lengths as weights. Roads scoring below 50 are rated "Poor" and flagged for priority intervention.

Scoring Methodology

How Scores Are Calculated

Each segment receives three independent scores — Safety, Continuity, and Comfort — which are averaged into a final score from 0 to 100.

Rating Scale
80–100 → Good — Safe and usable for everyday cycling
50–79 → Moderate — Usable with significant issues
0–49 → Poor — Unsafe or unusable for most cyclists
Final Score = 100 minus Average Penalty across Safety, Continuity, and Comfort
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Safety Score

Measures risks that could cause accidents or discourage use of the track.

Buffer zone presence
After-sunset lighting
Intersection traffic devices
Partial obstruction count
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Continuity Score

Measures whether a cyclist can travel the segment without interruption.

Missing ramps at intersections
Missing markings and signage
Total obstruction count
Missing track sections
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Comfort Score

Measures how pleasant and comfortable the segment is to cycle on.

Surface material type
Cyclist slowed by obstructions
Shade availability
Footpath quality rating
Why It Matters

Driving Change Through Evidence

Systematic data empowers Parisar to push for meaningful cycle infrastructure improvements from Pune Municipal Corporation — backed by field evidence, not opinion.

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19
Roads in Pune's Cycle Network
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500m
Standard Segment Length
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3
Score Dimensions Measured
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100%
Field-Data Driven Scores
Coverage

Roads in the Audit Network

These 19 roads across Pune are part of the PMC cycle track network and are covered by this auditing platform.

Get Started

Ready to Audit a Cycle Track?

Register as a surveyor, pick a road, and start contributing to Pune's cycle infrastructure dataset. Your field data helps Parisar advocate for safer, better cycling conditions.