A review of studies on urban traffic congestion: Seeking urgent policy initiatives
By: Rizvi, Md. Imran, Raj, Satya and Singh, R B P
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BookPublisher: Bihar Journal of Public Administration Description: 19(25), Jul-Sep, 2022: p.128-137.Subject(s): Urbanisation, Traffic-congestion, Urban planning, Causes, Remedies, India
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Bihar Journal of Public AdministrationSummary: 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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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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