Urban Transportation Archives - Page 7 of 8

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, […]

Key Statistics: Upcoming metro rail projects

October 26, 2016

Positive Outlook: Key government programmes increase optimism

August 1, 2016

The urban infrastructure sector witnessed significant developments in the past one year. Key government programmes such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation […]

Trends and Outlook: Expansion of water supply and metro rail systems accorded high priority

August 1, 2016

Urbanisation is taking place at a rapid pace in India. During the 2001-11 dec-ade, urban population increased by about 32 per cent, whereas the country’s total population recorded an increase of about 18 per cent. […]

Recent Developments: Significant number of new projects approved

August 1, 2016

In the past year, the urban infrastructure sector witnessed several positive developments pertaining mainly to project sanction and capacity augmentation. […]

The electric bus made its debut in India in March 2016, with the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) […]

Solar Push: Recent initiatives at Indian airports

June 26, 2016

The huge power requirements for large infrastructure projects such as airports have always been an issue for both governments and private developers alike. With growing concerns related to global warming and the added pressure of […]

Project Pipeline: Sector-wise analysis of tunnelling projects

May 1, 2016

The tunnelling market is largely dominated by the hydropower, railway, road and highway, metro rail and irrigation, water and sewerage sectors. […]