Urban Transport Planning (Reference Guide + Training Material)

Urban transportation plays a significant role in the economic, social, and physical life of urban areas. The urban transport planning in India is today falling short in nearly every score and needs attention. Tradiational planning aims to improve mobility, especially for vehicles and is failing to adequestely consider wider impacts. The transport Planning Module thus introduces the reader to sustainable planning with a real purpose of access- while simultaneously reducing environmenatl and social impacts, and managing traffic congestion. The module follows the National Urban Transportation Policy in presenting a good approach on Integrated Planing to the readers.