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100			_aRizvi, Md. Imran, Raj, Satya and Singh, R B P. _941444
245			_aA review of studies on urban traffic congestion: Seeking urgent policy initiatives
260			_aBihar Journal of Public Administration
300			_a19(25), Jul-Sep, 2022: p.128-137
520			_aAbstract 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
650			_aUrbanisation, Traffic-congestion, Urban planning, Causes, Remedies, India. _938590
773			_aBihar Journal of Public Administration
906			_aURBANISATION
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