What is Sustainable Urban Mobility?
Historical Background
Key Points
8 points- 1.
Pillars: Focuses on public transport, non-motorized transport (NMT) walking and cycling, shared mobility, and electric vehicles (EVs).
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Environmental Benefits: Aims to reduce air pollution, noise pollution, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Social Equity: Ensures accessibility for all sections of society, including the poor and disabled, through affordable and reliable transport.
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Economic Viability: Seeks to reduce fuel imports, optimize infrastructure costs, and enhance productivity by reducing travel times.
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Integrated Planning: Emphasizes Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and land-use integration to reduce travel demand.
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Technological Adoption: Promotes the use of cleaner fuels and electric vehicles to decarbonize the transport sector.
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Smart Mobility Solutions: Encourages Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), data analytics, and digital platforms for efficient management.
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Last-Mile Connectivity: Addresses the challenge of connecting commuters from major transport hubs to their final destinations.
Recent Developments
5 developmentsLaunch of PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme to augment city bus operations with 10,000 e-buses.
Increased focus on Metro Rail projects and expansion in various cities.
Promotion of shared mobility solutions and integration of private EVs into public transport networks.
Development of dedicated cycling tracks and pedestrian infrastructure in urban areas.
Implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in major cities for traffic management and public transport optimization.