Urban Transportation: Challenges and Way Forward

Abstract

Urban areas are hub of socio economic activity. It is essential to maintain a smooth flow of traffic. The urban transportation efficiency will be a great determinant in defining the future of the already populated cities vis a vis their economic growth in future. Urban poor, who are the predominant majority in the urban areas have low cost modes of transport like cycle and motorcycle for accessing their job places. Vehicular emissions are deemed to be responsible for causing environmental harm. The demand for personally owned vehicles gives rise to increased car ownership making the traffic on road more deteriorated causing problems like congestion.