Urban Traffic Problems in India
Growth of Towns Urbanization and industrialization are two of the most important features of modern civilization.
Urbanization The urban population in 2014 accounted for 54% of the total global population, up from 34% in 1960, and continues to grow. The urban population growth, in absolute numbers, is concentrated in the less developed regions of the world. It is estimated that by 2017, even in less developed countries, a majority of people will be living in urban areas.
Urbanization The global urban population is expected to grow approximately 1.84% per year between 2015 and 2020, 1.63% per year between 2020 and 2025, and 1.44% per year between 2025 and 2030.
Urbanization India is still one of the countries having a low degree of urbanization. (32.3%, WHO statistics 2014)
Urbanization -pressure on land mounts up -high rise building -residences pushed to fringe of town -Urban Sprawl -More load on transport system
Growth of Traffic -private car usage increased -poor Public Transport system -leads to oil crisis -poor traffic management -where is the road space?
Growth of Traffic Severe congestion on streets!
Growth of Traffic Parking demand increases
Growth of Traffic Driver stresses caused by frustration and delays
Measures to meet the problem
Measures Land use and city planning controls: limiting floor area ratio; restricting high rise construction
Measures
Measures Transportation studies to be carried out and plans for new roads and reorganization of the existing road network to be formulated.
Kannur City Road Improvement Project
Measures Road pricings Parking restriction
Measures Promotion of public transport system
Measures Pedetrianization in congestion city centers
Measures Staggering of working hours
Measures Promotion of bi-cycle traffic