Organized by: Transportation Engineering Division of the Dept of Civil Engineering, IIT, Chennai Sponsors:  Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) through the World Bank, US Education Fund (USIEF) Transport Sub Sector: Urban Transport Topic: Traffic Congestion, Non-motorized transport; Road Safety; Bus Operations Event Description The problems associated with mixed traffic conditions on urban streets of developing countries are unique. Pedestrians, bicycles, buses, cars, motorcycles/scooters, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and various other kinds of travel modes share the same street space creating inefficient mobility conditions that are robbing the economic potential of the cities in developing countries. Due to various reasons, these problems are yet to be resolved. The inability to resolve these problems is making them more and more complex. Increasing motor vehicle ownership in the developing countries is further aggravating the situation. In some cities, walk and bicycle, the two most sustainable urban transportation modes, account for significantly high portion of person-trips on these streets. Preserving these modes and enhancing their use are essential to provide mobility to different income groups and to maintain healthy environment in urban areas of developing countries. Document(s)  Conference Program  Presentations  Presentation by The Word Bank:  |
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