Crosswalks are the critical links in a connected pedestrian network and crossing the street is the most dangerous aspect of being a pedestrian.

Trip-end models for the city of Thane in Maharashtra have been developed based on data from Thane Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) study carried out in 2000. Each zone in the study area was either classified as a Residential or a Central Business District (CBD) zone, and separate models were developed for trip productions and attractions for both the zonal classifications.

Service Quality Management is one of the serious challenges for service companies world over. Consumer assessment of services revolves around the quality perspectives both in design as well as functionality. In order to satisfy the consumers and to achieve competitive edge, the special focus on the management issues related to service quality is of vital significance.

Advanced Traveller Information Systems (ATIS) play an important role in intelligent transportation systems; they assist travellers with pre-trip and en route travel information to improve the convenience, safety and efficiency of travel. ATIS automatically integrate data and distribute critical information from a number of sources.

Pedestrian spaces are becoming increasingly rare nowadays. The explosive increase in vehicular traffic has relegated the pedestrian to subways and over bridges. The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) has stipulated standards for pedestrian facilities.

Multi Modal Public Transport is an integrated approach to incorporate all components of urban transport into a single system for efficient use of available transport resources and infrastructure to ensure better mobility within a wide range of modal options for the commuters. The paper describes various aspects of pedestrian access to bus transit, rail transit and interchange terminals.

Infrastructure can be defined as the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of the society or enterprise. It is the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function. In this paper, the challenges encountered during various phases and its mitigation in DND Flyway are studied and suitable solutions suggested.

There is potential scope for light weight materials in passenger buses to improve fuel economy. NVH aspects, emission to meet future norms. A study was conducted to identify components for which light weight materials such as High Strength Low Alloy Steels (HSLA), Aluminium Alloys, plastics and composites can replace in city transport buses.

Market share of STUs is under great threat owing to the availability of number of alternative travel modes and acute competition available today. This cut throat competition necessitates greater focus on the customer to attract and retain him with STU.

Road transport plays a pivotal role in economic growth of any country. During the last four decades there has been significant research conducted to develop relationships between standards of road design and road user cost (RUC). These RUC models become redundant due to continuous change or upgradation in vehicle technology, traffic mix, road conditions etc.