Urban Transportation Archives - Page 7 of 9

People First: Mumbai metro’s journey towards becoming a PfPPP

December 27, 2017

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) develops international public-private partnership (PPP) standards for meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This provides project models, templates and legal practices that can be adopted and […]

Trends and Outlook: Strong project pipeline bodes well for the sector

August 7, 2017

A well-planned urban transportation system is critical for a city’s competitiveness. However, the biggest challenge faced by Indian cities pertains to public transport. Existing transport services like buses and metro rails are not only overcrowded […]

Recent Developments: Urban transport sector picks up pace

August 7, 2017

Over the past year, the urban transportation sector in the country has gained significant momentum. Several projects, both in the metro rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) segments, have been opened for public use. Construction […]

Interview with U.P.S. Madan: “The metro rail segment has become a key focus area of the government”

August 7, 2017

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) of the Maharashtra government is the apex body for planning and coordinating development activities in the Mumbai metropolitan region. The MMRDA has been taking several initiatives for the […]

Significant Headway: New projects on the anvil

August 7, 2017

In the past one year, the urban metro rail segment has made significant headway. Among the key developments that have taken place recently are the formulation of a new metro rail policy and the approval […]

Optimistic Outlook: BRT projects pick up pace

August 7, 2017

The urban bus rapid transit (BRT) segment has made good progress in the past year. As the segment looks to ramp up capacity, there is a growing demand for improved infrastructure and better technology. BRT […]

In June 2017, India’s metro rail network expanded by around 25 km, with the opening of the Kochi metro Phase I, and the last stretch of the Bengaluru metro (Namma Metro) Phase I, taking the […]

Funds for Growth: Increasing role of multilateral financing in urban rail projects

May 6, 2017

The need for planned urban transport has been growing with India’s rapid rate of urbanisation and the government’s aim of a “smarter” future. In line with this, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) announced plans […]

Interview with Dr Brijesh Dixit: “There is no hurdle which will impact the timely completion of the project”

May 6, 2017

A metro rail project is of utmost relevance for a city like Nagpur which is experiencing an ever-increasing volume of traffic. The 38 km metro system, being developed by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO), […]

Huge Opportunity: ITS to drive smart mobility under Smart Cities Mission

April 4, 2017

The rapid urbanisation of existing cities and the increasing number of urban habitations have inevitably led to mounting stress on city infrastructure. Addressing the issue of mobility and traffic bottlenecks has thus emerged as a […]

Parking Solutions: Adopting ITS for smarter urban parking

February 6, 2017

Smart initiatives such as the adoption of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) offer considerable benefits for the urban parking segment. ITS solutions can be deployed to allow travellers to find parking slots through quicker and simpler […]

Enhancing Efficiency: Deploying ITS in commercial vehicle operations

February 6, 2017

With increasing use of the internet and wireless communication, the transportation experience has changed significantly over the years. Smarter solutions, such as intelligent transportation systems (ITS), have been adopted across the globe to enhance efficiencies […]

Optimising Performance: ITS solutions for bus system

February 6, 2017

Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) play a crucial role in the urban bus sector. They comprise applications such as traffic management systems, information and warning systems, as well as tracking systems installed in individual vehicles. These […]

Driving Demand

February 6, 2017

An intelligent transportation system (ITS) is an integration of communication systems and information technologies designed primarily for improving safety, security and efficiency in transportation networks. It is an advanced system that will eventually dominate traditional […]

ETC Focus: FASTag deployment gains momentum

February 6, 2017

In order to remove traffic bottlenecks at toll plazas and ensure the seamless movement of vehicles and the hassle-free collection of toll, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is in the process of […]

Managing Traffic: Technology deployment to facilitate ease of travel on city roads and highways

February 6, 2017

Despite several initiatives aimed at decongesting state roads and highways, increasing traffic density has led to a growing need for the adoption of effective road management systems. Although some progress has been made in this […]

Gaining Traction: Government initiatives provide stimulus to ITS

February 6, 2017

Over the past few years, the central government has provided a much-needed thrust to the adoption of technology solutions, especially intelligent transportation systems (ITS), for traffic management. ITS solutions form one of the key reform […]

Promising Outlook: Adoption of ITS for efficient traffic management

February 6, 2017

With the growing number of vehicles leading to increased road congestion, the development of high capacity, energy-efficient transport systems has become a top priority. Today, technology plays a key role in ensuring safety, increasing productivity, […]