An efficient, effective, eco-and consumer-friendly Urban
Transportation-without which cities can become immobile-is the need of the country in this century. If the look and feel of
public transport is not improved substantially and on an urgent
basis across various cities; to a level that it can be sold to
This monograph by Delhi's chief secretary Rakesh Mehta aimed at reducing Delhi's carbon footprint has identified a set of 65 action points that each department of the administration would have to follow in the next three years.
This study compares basic transport and air quality indicators for 12 Indian cities. These indicators are reported in city development plans, comprehensive mobility plans, comprehensive traffic and transport studies and detailed project reports submitted to the Ministry of Urban Development between 2005 and 2007.
The much anticipated Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) that was proposed for the city in December 2006 is finally moving forward, though only in the form of a preliminary feasibility report. Mumbai can expect an elevated corridor bus lane at the centre of the road, suggested by consultants after an eight-month study.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will on Friday visit the Bus Rapid Transit corridor in South Delhi along with all the senior officers, architects and planners associated with the project to get a first hand account of the problems being faced by the people and for finding their solutions.
Ahmedabad: The ambitious BRTS project is the sole silver lining in the city's mass transport history. Not only will it drive some sense into the mass transport network, but would also make bus travel
more respectable for commuters. One of the main features of the BRTS is that one could access the bus if you only stand within the bus shelter.
