A review of studies on urban traffic congestion: Seeking urgent policy initiatives (Record no. 522836)
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| Personal name | Rizvi, Md. Imran, Raj, Satya and Singh, R B P. |
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| Title | A review of studies on urban traffic congestion: Seeking urgent policy initiatives |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Bihar Journal of Public Administration |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 19(25), Jul-Sep, 2022: p.128-137 |
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| Summary, etc | Abstract Fast pace of urbanisation and growing population are the major attributes of heavy traffic congestion . It is not a new phenomenon but technological advancement, particularly after second world war, it emerged as a formidable problem. At present, it does not only make the urban life troublesome, but it has become an environmental hazard. UNDESA (2020-21) reveals that by 2050 world will have 68 percent urban population. Although India has merely 35.9 percent, yet the high density of population in urban areas poses threat of greater rush of traffic than that of cities of developed world. In view of this alarming situation, a comprehensive review of studies covering different factors and perspective like geography, economics, engineering, sociology and urban planning becomes pertinent. Thus, it has been ventured to review the studies on traffic congestion with a view to find ways to tackle the menace. The studies reveal that it is high time to go for appropriate legal provisions and policy initiatives that may improve the traffic conditions and local economy. Keywords: Urbanisation, Traffic-congestion, Urban Planning, Causes, Remedies, India |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Urbanisation, Traffic-congestion, Urban planning, Causes, Remedies, India. |
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| Main entry heading | Bihar Journal of Public Administration |
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| Subject DIP | URBANISATION |
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| Indian Institute of Public Administration | Indian Institute of Public Administration | 2023-06-07 | 19(25), Jul-Sep, 2022: p.128-137 | AR128892 | 2023-06-07 | Articles |