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The global debate on congestion pricing: Insights for urban India
Feb 01, 2025

The global debate on congestion pricing: Insights for urban India

A congestion charge, like the one being implemented in New York, is proven to have a positive impact on traffic congestion and quality of life, howeve

Pod taxis in Mumbai’s BKC
Oct 03, 2024

Pod taxis in Mumbai’s BKC

While the MMRDA envisioned the Bandra Kurla Complex as a robust, well-structured entity, there is a critical need for connecting transportation arteri

भारत में गैर-मोटर चालित परिवहन को प्राथमिकता देना ज़रूरी क्यों?
Sep 12, 2024

भारत में गैर-मोटर चालित परिवहन को प्राथमिकता देना ज़रूरी क्यों?

गैर-मोटर चालित परिवहन से निजी गाड़ियां तो कम होंगी ही, इसक

भारतीय शहरांमध्ये भूमिगत पार्किंग
Feb 13, 2024

भारतीय शहरांमध्ये भूमिगत पार्किंग

शहरांचे ऑटोमोबाईल धोरणावर थोडे नियंत्रण असल्याने, त्या�

Underground parking in Indian cities
Jan 29, 2024

Underground parking in Indian cities

Since cities have little control over automobile policy, they must accommodate more automobiles within their geographical limits by employing better p

पुण्यातील वाहतूक कोंडीबाबत नागरिकांचा अहवाल
Jan 04, 2024

पुण्यातील वाहतूक कोंडीबाबत नागरिकांचा अहवाल

पुणे प्लॅटफॉर्म फॉर कोलॅबोरेटिव्ह रिस्पॉन्सच्या अहवाल�

Citizen’s report on their city’s traffic congestion: Pune
Dec 08, 2023

Citizen’s report on their city’s traffic congestion: Pune

The Pune city police need to adopt appropriate measures to address the city’s traffic issues as per the suggestions made by the Pune Platform for Co

Indian cities and the need for scrapyards
Oct 07, 2023

Indian cities and the need for scrapyards

The vehicle scrappage policy should be implemented as it would allow for greater mobility and enable municipal sweepers to keep the roads clean

Fostering eco-friendly public transport: Evaluating the case of trams in Indian cities
Sep 29, 2023

Fostering eco-friendly public transport: Evaluating the case of trams in Indian cities

Enhancing tram connectivity in Indian cities will significantly put India on track to reduce dependence on private vehicles, decongest roads, and achi

The impact of public transport on traffic congestion in cities
Sep 26, 2023

The impact of public transport on traffic congestion in cities

Proper policy measures and improvement in the performance of public transport would help draw people away from private transportation and address traf

Telecommuting to a green future
Apr 21, 2020

Telecommuting to a green future

The pandemic has presented a window of opportunity to reimagine the way we work and imbibe the flexibility to try new ideas such as telecommuting.

Non-infrastructure solutions to urban traffic congestion
Mar 08, 2019

Non-infrastructure solutions to urban traffic congestion

These solutions have greater social and economic value than any other.

Comprehensive Mobility Planning in Indian Cities: Challenges, Gaps, and the Way Forward
Jun 30, 2025

Comprehensive Mobility Planning in Indian Cities: Challenges, Gaps, and the Way Forward

India’s rapid urbanisation is resulting in massive mobility challenges, including congestion, inadequate public transport, and poor infrastructure for non-motorised transport. To address these issues, the Government of India introduced the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) as a strategic framework that emphasises the movement of people and goods, unlike traditional transport planning focused on vehicular flow. Under the Jawaharlal Nehru Nationa

Making a Case for Congestion Pricing in India’s Cities
Jun 20, 2025

Making a Case for Congestion Pricing in India’s Cities

Rising traffic congestion is compelling cities around the world to look at the idea of congestion pricing on their roads. Some have already imposed it, and others are mulling over the idea. Traffic congestion has economic, environmental, physical, and psychological consequences. Since Indian cities rank among the most congested in the world, it would be prudent for elected representatives, administrators, and city stakeholders to give congestion

Towards A Comprehensive Framework for Public Transport System Planning in India
Nov 23, 2024

Towards A Comprehensive Framework for Public Transport System Planning in India

Public transportation (PT) planning in Indian cities has historically focused on private vehicles and rail-based systems while neglecting bus-based transit. Such planning has led to fragmented urban mobility solutions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of PT systems planning in India by assessing the present state of these systems and analysing planning practices. It summarises the characteristics of various PT modes and the expert guideline

What ails India’s public transport systems? The case of Mumbai
Sep 13, 2019

What ails India’s public transport systems? The case of Mumbai

In January 2019 employees of the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) in Mumbai held an eight-day strike to demand, among others, higher wages. The strike affected nearly three million daily commuters in India’s financial capital. It also highlighted the crises that have crippled Mumbai’s municipal public transport service for years: after the cross-subsidies from the electric supply division of BEST to its public transport ar