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n the contemporary era, majority of the Indian cities are characterized as urban areas having higher densities; organically developed (improper land use control); lack of adequate physical and social infrastructure; especially transport infrastructure where there is lack of proper roads and parking facilities, poor public transport, lack of road-user discipline, etc. Urban transport systems in most Indian cities are under heavy strain, and has negatively affected the quality of life of urban population. Facilities of mass transit in the cities are utterly insufficient for providing fast, comfortable and convenient travel. This has resulted in heavy shift of commuter patronage from mass transit to private or personal transportation and as a consequence there is huge increase in personal vehicle ownership. The resultant effects are, increased traffic congestion and transport-borne pollution, heavy fuel consumption, poor level of service to the commuters, etc. Still, million plus cities generates more travel demands, which is not fully met by private modes of transportation, as a consequence mass rapid transit system becomes mandatory for such cities, to provide better, advanced, efficient and quality transit services. Many steps are being taken by the Indian Government to promote sustainable urban transport. There are eight cities with populations in excess of 5 million. Nearly 350 kilometers of Metro rail is operating in Delhi/NCR with another 550 kilometers of Metro rail under construction in the all eight cities. Five other cities are actively planning their rail transit systems. In addition, some cities are planning to introduce Bus Rapid Transit System. Government is also keen in introducing green mobility system across the country and recently subsidy over Rs.10,000 crores announced under FAME-II Scheme. Nevertheless, the efficiency and effectiveness of mass transits rely on accessibility of various modes in the city, design and availability of routes, incoming flow of pedestrians at station, frequency of service, etc. Transportation infrastructure development, traffic management, intelligent transportation systems, use of green and renewable fuels, higher traffic speed, less operation costs, maximum utilization of public transport, less congestion and accidents on road , easy & safe movement of pedestrian, etc. are the key parameters for sustainability of public transportation facilities. In levy to suffice the never ending needs of urban commuters, authorities try to combine two or more public transportation modes, to achieve easy and uninterrupted travel in the cities. The resultant process, which has evolved out of this, is Integrated Multi Modal Transport System (IMMTS) that involves coordinated use of different modes and its integration to fight against road congestion, longer journey time and air pollution. Mamta Shah Managing Editor & CEO editor@urbantransportnews.com

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ROUND UP ◆ Metro & Railways J&K Govt appoints Shreedharan as Principal Advisor for MRTS projects In order to speed up the Metro Rail projects in Jammu and Kashmir, the state government has now appointed the Metroman E. Sreedharan, who has assumed the concept of Delhi and Lucknow Metro as the Principal Adviser here. E. Sreedharan has been appointed as Chief Advisor of Mass Rapid Transit Corporation in Jammu and Srinagar. In addition to Sreedharan, several senior government officials of the state government have also been appointed in Mass Rapid Transit Corporation. Noida Metro to introduce 50 metro feeder buses in 16 new routes In the line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide last-mile connectivity to the metro commuters, Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) will introduce 50 low-floor, airconditioned, disabled-friendly feeder buses across 16 new routes in Noida and Greater Noida from March 15. CMRL to run ‘Make in India’ trains with Japanese technology in Phase 2 The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is planning to procure 210 metro coaches for its phase 2 project. The trains will be a combination of threecoach and six-coach trains and will run on the 52 km stretch that will be built initially. Delhi Metro submits revised DPR for NoidaMohan Nagar corridor The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday submitted a revised detailed project report (DPR) for a further extension of its Blue Line from Noida Electronic City to Mohan Nagar (Ghaziabad) under Phase-III project. According to the detailed project report (DPR), the total cost of this corridor has been pegged at Rs 1,866 crore with six stations planned. Hyderabad Metro opens HiTec City Corridor for public The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) opened the much-awaited metro rail services to HiTec City, the IT hub of Hyderabad. The 10-km stretch between Ameerpet and Hi-Tec City of Hyderabad Metro Rail Corridor-III was inaugurated on Wednesday by Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan at Ameerpet station.

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CVC to inquire Pune Metro Rail procurement tender Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has filed a complaint with the standing committee for implementation of public procurement alleging that Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) changed the initial bid requirement in a tender for supply of head-hardened rails. The JSPL pointed out the condition of the bid that a bidder should have supplied at least 18,000 tonnes of head-hardened rails in the past seven years to other countries, to 22,500 tonnes. The complainant claims to have supplied close to 20,000 tonnes of such rails to the Iranian Islamic Republic Railways. Therefore, the company would have qualified under the previous criterion, but not the revised one as amended by the Maha-Metro. Hyderabad Metro commuters will soon have common mobility card The Govt. of Telangana is planning to introduce a common mobility card for the commuters who use the metro train, RTC buses, and other transport systems in the Hyderabad city. DMRC starts work on Delhi Metro Phase 4 projects The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started working on its Phase-4 project and tenders for the construction of the remaining three new lines will be issued in two weeks. The other three lines of this phase are also expected to be approved after the Lok Sabha elections. According to information received from DMRC, the process of preparing a tender document has been started. RITES to submit revised DPR for Varanasi Light Metro Rail project The route of the existing light metro rail plan has been reduced by around four kilometers. According to the new survey, now Metro will not go Sarnath. The budget has also been reduced from Rs.16,000 crores to Rs.7,000 crores. There were some drawbacks in the previous detailed project report, so the survey agency RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) will submit the revised report next month. In this report, it will also prepare proposals for linking small routes with metro through Ropeway/cable cars. Delhi Metro Phase 4 work stuck on cost-sharing disputes The phase 4 project of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is getting delay due to costsharing disputes between the Central Government and the Delhi Government. May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ ROUND UP Mumbai Monorail running at high public safety risk, says ex-Operator The consortium of Mumbai Monorail operators, namely L&T and Scomi Engineering (LTSE) has written a letter to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to aware about high public safety risk in operation of Monorail due to lack of expertise in MMRDA officials. Kochi Metro ties-up with Google Maps for route mapping service The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has tied up with Google Maps for the mapping service developed by Google. After this partnership, Kochi Metro routes, fares, stop timing at each station and duration of the trip will be shared to the commuters. The commuter can easily access this service through their mobile phone having Google Maps App. The inauguration was held at the KMRL headquarters at Revenue Tower. DMRC plans to connect AIIMS Delhi to Jhajjar via Metro The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to connect All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi to its Jhajjar campus with the new metro corridor via Gurugram. A team of DMRC officials conducted the first field inspection on this Wednesday. The new metro route, which is at the planning stage, will start from Dwarka Sector 21 metro station and pass through Dwarka Expressway to reach Badsa in Jhajjar District of Haryana. KMRL invites global bid for preparing DPR of advanced Metro Village As a part of non-revenue oncome, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) hopes to earn approximately Rs.1,000 crores from sale of affordable apartments and other amenities at the integrated township for meeting operation and maintenance expenses of the metro. Hyderabad Metro sets new standards for public transportation in India Almost one-and-a-half year after its inception, Hyderabad Metro Rail continues to set new standards for public transportation in India. From being the second largest metro line after Delhi to opening an exclusive all-women metro station, Hyderabad Metro is proving out to be an inclusive initiative that is also building a greener urban city. MMRDA may start trial runs on Metro 2A & Metro 7 lines in 2020

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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has recently issued a status report on the progress of work of Mumbai Metro corridors. Based on the report, the Maharashtra government expects to begin trial runs for 11 metro lines in Mumbai by the end of 2024. Commuter files complaint against flooring faults at Namma Metro stations On March 6 a passenger of Bangalore Metro has slipped and fallen on the platform at Magadi Road Metro station while trying to board a metro train. Janaradhan P., a 38-year-old senior executive of a private firm has filed a police complaint against Namma Metro after slipping and falling on the platform. Hyderabad Metro launches free shuttle bus services for commuters It is good news for the Hyderabad Metro users that the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has launched free shuttle bus services to provide better last mile connectivity solutions. These shuttle buses will run from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 4.00 pm to 09.00 pm. Delhi Metro to adopt condition based maintenance technology The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to install state-of-the-art health monitoring equipment, which will detect faults in the major components of the trains and generate an alarm to its Control Centre. After the installation, the equipment would make maintenance of metro trains more scientific and less dependent on manual intervention. Maha Metro terminates Pune Metro contract awarded to HCC-Al Fara’a JV Recently Pune Metro Rail project was in news due to construction workers are on strike for not being paid their salaries for a long time. Taking strong action against the erring contractors, the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) has announced the termination of the contract. The Maha Metro has terminated the contract of both companies Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) and Al Fara’a Group, who awarded the contract for constructing Metro stations at Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Systra-RITES JV submits revised DPR of Vijayawada Metro to AMRC France based global consultancy Systra with RITES had submitted a revised DPR of the longawaited Vijayawada Metro Rail project. www.urbantransportnews.com

◆ ROUND UP Kochi Metro to finish Maharajas CollegeThykoodam stretch work by June The construction and finishing work on Maharajas College – Thykoodam stretch are progressing on full pace. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has set June 30 as the deadline for completing the works. If everything as per the plan then the Kochi Metro service will soon be extended to Thykoodam.

Integral Coach Factory makes record increase of 40% in production The oldest and most prestigious Rail Coach Manufacturing Unit Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Indian Railways has registered an increase of 40% in production. Along with this, the ICF has become the largest rail coach maker in the world, leaving China’s biggest coach manufacturing unit behind. A senior railway official gave this information.

Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited begins power supply to Delhi Metro The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) started to supply solar power to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The DMRC is receiving 27 MW power from the solar project which is based in Madhya Pradesh and the same will gradually increase to 99 MW.

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Delhi-Meerut RRTS project The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today laid the Foundation Stone for the construction of India’s first Regional Rail between DelhiGhaziabad-Meerut and Meerut Metro at Sikandarpur, Ghaziabad. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shri Yogi Adityanath and Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. K. Singh were also present on the occasion.

DMRC to develop multi-model integration system at 61 metro stations To provide seamless last mile connectivity to Delhi Metro commuters, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to develop MultiModel Integration System at 61 metro stations of its Phase-III. If the system implemented successfully then metro commuters can easily access the other modes of public transport from the metro stations. UkMRC finalise DPR of Dehradun Light Metro Rail project After facing all the ups and downs, the hopes of landing on the Metro Rail Project (LRTS) are now on the rise. Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation (UkMRC) has prepared the final Detail Project Report (DPR) of the Dehradun Light Rail Transit System based Metro project. It will be sent to the state cabinet in next month for approval. CMRL likely to explore public-private partnership for Phase II project The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) planning to explore public-private partnership (PPP) model as an alternate option of financing in its three-corridor phase II project, which is estimated to cost the exchequer Rs 69,180 crore. Bangalore Metro to launch Common Mobility Card on pilot basis The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) is planning to launch the ‘Common Mobility Card‘ for metro commuters on a pilot basis. Initially, the card will be launched at Baiyappanahalli and Kempegowda stations and the same card can be used in BMTC buses.

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CCEA approves Rs 33,690 crores Mumbai Urban Transport Project 3A The Mumbai Urban Transport Project 3A (MUTP 3A) finally got approval from the Central Government on Thursday. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has gave its nod for MUTP-3A projects worth Rs.33,690 crores for the city. The project was pegged at Rs.54,777 crores. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is executing the MUTP 3A project. NHSRCL builds training tracks for MumbaiAhmedabad High Speed Rail The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has recently completed the construction of 50 meters training tracks for India’s first HighSpeed Rail Corridor. This track will be used for the training of NHSRCL personnel to be deployed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The tracks slabs are made from high strength concrete which is being used for Japan’s Shinkansen technology. NHSRCL misses several deadlines in acquiring land for Bullet Train project In one hand BJP is promising a High-Speed Bullet Train corridor between Kanyakumari and Chennai through its general poll manifesto and raising hopes of better connectivity for the people but in another hand the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is missing several deadlines in land acquisitions for India’s first high speed rail project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The Government has set a deadline for December 2018 to clear the land acquisition roadblock.

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◆ ROUND UP NCRTC begins work of utility mapping on DelhiGurugram-SNB RRTS The National Capital Region Transport Corpoartion (NCRTC) has started the work of mapping the underground utilities on the DelhiGurguram-SNB (Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror Urban Complex) RRTS corridor. It will execute the process through a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology. This information has been shared by the NCRTC today. NHSRCL to cut 1.5 lakh mangroves for MAHSR Bullet train project The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) will cut around 1,50,000 trees in Thane, Navi Mumbai and Palghar districts of Maharashtra to start work of India’s first High Speed Rail project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Mumbai Monorail running with huge loss, cancels 40% trips daily It is not a piece of good news for the Mumbaikars as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is cancelling daily on an average around 40 percent trips of Mumbai Monorail since it got fully operational between Chembur and Mahalaxmi last month. The failure in operating the Monorail also results in decreasing frequency directly, increasing waiting time and travel time of commuters. Indian Railways to introduce another Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) in May It is good news for the Train 18 lovers that Indian Railways has all set to introduce second Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) in the next month after the general poll election. DM Ghaziabad conducts review meeting on Delhi-Meerut RRTS project The District Magistrate of Ghaziabad Ritu Maheshwari has conducted a review meeting with the officers for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor proposed from Delhi to Meerut via Ghaziabad. Meanwhile, Maheshwari expressed anger at the officials on the slow working of this project. She asked the officers to complete the tasks related to project expeditiously.

Road Transport & E-Mobility Delhi Govt approves 1,000 AC low floor electric buses With the aims to reduce air pollution and make

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commuting easier, the Delhi cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday approved 1,000 low-floor AC electric buses to run in the national capital. Delhi will be the first Indian city to have such a large number of electric buses. Bengaluru all set to launch public bicycle sharing from March 4 Bengaluru, which is India’s third most crowded city, it is the centre of education, business, information technology, medicinal services and many more. The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) is going to launch a public bicycle sharing system called Trin Trin from March 4, 2019, for the convenience of city dwellers. The scheme is initiated by the DULT, it was a part of the 2017-18 budget plan but kept getting postponed due to various reasons. BHEL installs first EV charging station on DelhiChandigarh highway Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is setting up a network of Solar-based Electric Vehicle Chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway. The first in the series of Charging Stations was inaugurated by Dr. A.R. Sihag, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry (DHI), in the presence of Sh. Atul Sobti, Chairman & Managing Director, BHEL, at Ethnic India Resort, Rai, District Sonepat, Haryana. Govt of India approves a 5-year Electric Mobility Solution Programme The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of a National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable and holistic mobility initiatives; Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) valid for 5 years till 2024 to support setting up of a few large-scale, export-competitive integrated batteries and cellmanufacturing Giga plants in India. Delhi Govt launches first Common Mobility App ‘One Delhi’ The Delhi Government has launched Delhi’s first Common Mobility App ‘One Delhi’ by adding a new feature to the public transport system. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot launching the app said that now, traveling in buses and metro in Delhi, you can plan your journey through this app. Real timing of all cluster buses in this app, can know about the location of DTC buses. This app will also tell you about nearby bus stops and the frequency of buses will also be known. Which buses will be available at bus stops, people can get this information too. www.urbantransportnews.com

ROUND UP ◆ Tata Motors signs MoU with Wise Travel India to supply Tigor EVs Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the next milestone on its journey of driving electrification, through its partnership with Wise Travel India Pvt Ltd (WTi), to deploy Tigor Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Delhi. WTi one of the largest and the fastest growing company in People Ground Transportation space catering to B2B customers, will deploy the Tigor EVs in their fleet at Delhi, reinforcing its commitment to service clients while enhancing sustainability. The first batch of Tigor EVs was handed over by the Tata Motors team to Wise Travel India officials, at Concorde Motors, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. Noida Metro to introduce 50 metro feeder buses in 16 new routes In the line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide last-mile connectivity to the metro commuters, Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) will introduce 50 low-floor, airconditioned, disabled-friendly feeder buses across 16 new routes in Noida and Greater Noida from March 15. Karnataka Govt bans OLA Taxi and Bike services for 6 months Karnataka Government suspended Ola’s license to operate Cabs and Bikes in the state for six months after the cab aggregator failed to comply with an order to suspend “illegal” two-wheeler and taxi services in the Bengaluru. According to Ola officials, they would work with officials to resolve the matter. Govt of India shifts focus to last mile connectivity in metro cities With metro rail systems expanding its network across India, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has turned its attention to improving last-mile connectivity for better commuting experience in metro cities. The Ministry has started focusing on feeder bus services, electric rickshaws, rented cycles, electric scooter services, and partnerships with cab aggregators. MMRDA launches 6 girders on 1.6 km long BKC-EEH corridor A team of a hundred people; which included 21 engineers, 2 railway officials and 80 workers, launched 6 major girders – weighing 80 tonnes each – for the much awaited 1.6-km long 4-lane elevated connector from Bandra-Kurla Complex to Eastern Express Highway. The heavy-duty activity took place in the wee hours of Sunday, Monday, and www.urbantransportnews.com

Tuesday during the different blocks allotted by the Railways. This will help the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) construct a bridge across Mithi River and Rail Over Bridge on Central Railway near Sion Station and another Rail Over Bridge on Harbour Railway near Chunabhatti Station. GoZero Mobility launches Mile and One E-Bikes in India The British electric bike manufacturer GoZero Mobility has launched its GoZero Mile and One electric bike in India at Rs.29,999 and Rs.32,999, respectively. The company has tie-up up with Kolkata-based Kirti Solar, which, will develop and manufacture current as well as future GoZero Mobility’s products. Kirti Solar has invested USD 250,000 in GoZero Mobility. Chandigarh to finalise Vehicle Parking policy The transport department of Chandigarh UT has released data on the registered number of commercial vehicles plying in the city. The Chandigarh administration has had the draft parking policy put up for review, As per the data, Chandigarh has a total of 24,021 registered commercial vehicles, including 6,322 threewheelers, the highest among all categories. Out of these three-wheelers, only 189 e-rickshaws have been registered so far. Govt of India may blacklist Tata Motors for delaying delivery of e-buses The government has pulled up India’s leading automaker Tata Motors for delaying the delivery of electric buses to the transport departments of six cities and warned that the company could be blacklisted for future contracts. 10 million electric vehicles will be on the roads till 2022 The plan which the government announced last month to promote the electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale, is aimed at promoting public transport clearly. According to the auto companies closely monitoring the scheme, the government’s thinking about the battery-powered vehicles has now shifted from the ownership to the users. India can save Rs 17000 crore if electric vehicles hit the road by 2030 Recently NITI Aayog and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) have jointly released a report on the opportunities for the automobile sector and the government under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles II (FAME II May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ ROUND UP India) scheme. The report is titled ‘India’s Electric Mobility Transformation: Progress to Date and Future Opportunities’, and the report explains the oil and carbon savings vehicles under FAME II could deliver. Tata Motors supplies first fleet of electric buses to J&KSRTC Tata Motors has supplied first fleet of 10 electric buses on Saturday to J&K State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC). The buses were procured under the FAME India scheme of the Central Government. The remaining 30 similar electric buses will be supplied soon as per the Tata Motors. Union Transport Ministry to conduct two-day ‘Safe School Transport’ meet The Union Ministery for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is going to hold a two-day conclave in New Delhi to brainstorm for formulating a national ‘draft policy for safe school transport’.

Mahindra Deploys Electric Vehicles with Uber in Hyderabad The leading Indian car manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. announced the deployment of its Electric Vehicles (EVs) with Uber, the world’s largest on-demand ride-sharing company, to provide Zero Emission mobility in Hyderabad. On the occasion, the company ceremonially flagged off a mix of Mahindra EVs in Hyderabad. ***

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BEML bags Rolling Stock contract worth Rs 400 crores of Bangalore Metro The Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) has won a Rs.400 crores Rolling Stock contract of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC). The information has been shared on Wednesday by the BEML. The company said that it has bagged an order worth Rs.400 crores to augment the metro services in Bengaluru. Delhi Govt issues first tender for procurement of Electric Buses In order to provide safe, secure, efficient and reliable operation of buses in Delhi, the Transport Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has inducted 1,679 buses under Cluster Scheme for the operation of Private Stage Carriage services in Delhi. The Transport Department now invites competitive bidding for induction of Low Floor Battery Powered Air-conditioned electric buses. NHSRCL issues first high value tender for high speed rail project The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) which is implementing India’s first Bullet Train project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor) has issued first high value tender worth Rs.20,000 crores for design and construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor.

KMRL invites global bid for preparing DPR of advanced Metro Village As a part of non-revenue oncome, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) hopes to earn approximately Rs.1,000 crores from sale of affordable apartments and other amenities at the integrated township for meeting operation and maintenance expenses of the metro. Ayesa bags first RRTS tender for designing of rapid rail stations Global consultancy firm Ayesa has bolstered its position in the transport sphere in the Indian market, where this year it celebrates its tenth anniversary. The company has been awarded a significant tender within the Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS), one of the most ambitious projects in the National Capital State Territory of Delhi. Bids invited for India’s first undersea high speed bullet train project The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) which is implementing India’s first Bullet Train project has issued its second high value tender worth Rs.7,000 crores for design and construction of the underwater tunnel for MumbaiAhmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor.

Alstom bags over €90 million contract to supply CBTC solutions French company Alstom has bagged two major contracts to install Urbalis 400, Alstom’s latest generation of Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology for Mumbai Metro lines 2A, 2B and 7, and Pune Metro lines 1 and 2. The combined value of the contracts comes to over Rs. 700 crores (€90 million). www.urbantransportnews.com

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â&#x2014;&#x2020;ď ˇ URBAN RAIL TRANSIT (PROGRESS REPORT)

Metro and Mono Rail Network Operational: 656.5 km City (State)

Network Length

Stations

Lines

Since

Ahmedabad Metro (Gujarat)

6.5 km

4 Mar, 2019

Bengaluru Metro (Karnataka)

42.3 km

20 Oct, 2011

Chennai Metro (Tamilnadu)

45 km

29 Jun, 2015

Delhi Metro (NCR)

343.36 km

250

24 Dec, 2002

RapidMetro Gurgaon (NCR)

11.7 km

14 Nov, 2013

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana)

55.3 km

29 Nov, 2017

Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan)

9.63 km

3 Jun, 2015

Kochi Metro (Kerala)

18.4 km

17 Jun, 2017

Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

27.3 km

24 Oct, 1984

Lucknow Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

22.87 km

5 Sep, 2017

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

11.4 km

8 Jun, 2014

Mumbai Monorail (Maharashtra)

19.54 km

2 Feb, 2014

Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra)

13.5 km

7 Mar, 2019

Noida Metro (NCR)

29.7 km

25 Jan, 2019

Under Construction: 670.38 km City (State)

Network Length

City (State)

Network Length

Ahmedabad Metro (Gujarat)

33.53 km

Jaipur Metro (Rajasthan)

2.35 km

Bengaluru Metro (Karnataka)

80.0 km

Kochi Metro (Kerala)

7.5 km

Bhopal Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

28.0 km

Kolkata Metro (West Bengal)

108.0 km

Chennai Metro (Tamil Nadu)

118.9 km

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

171.0 km

Delhi Metro (NCR)

4.3 km

Nagpur Metro (Maharashtra)

24.5 km

Hyderabad Metro (Telangana)

17.7 km

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra)

11.1 km

Indore Metro (Madhya Pradesh)

32.0 km

Pune Metro (Maharashtra)

31.5 km

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URBAN RAIL TRANSIT (PROGRESS REPORT) ◆ Metro and Mono Rail Projects New / Expansion /Approved: 585.78 km City (State)

Network Length

Project Cost (INR)

Lines

Deadline

Agra Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

29.4 km

8,380 crores

2024

Ahmedabad Metro – II (Gujarat)

28.25 km

5,384 crores

2022

Delhi Metro - IV (NCR)

103.93 km

46,845 crores

2024

Dholera Metro (Gujarat)

100.0 km

7,000 crores

2024

Jaipur Metro – II (Rajasthan)

23.8 km

10,394 crores

2025

Kanpur Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

32.4 km

11,076 crores

2024

Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra)

56.46 km

24,814 crores

2022

Meerut Metro (Uttar Pradesh)

35.0 km

11,544 crores

2024

Pune Metro - Line 3 (Maharashtra)

23.3 km

8,313 crores

2022

Nagpur Metro - II (Maharashtra)

48.3 km

11,216 crores

2024

Thane Metro (Maharashtra)

29.0 km

13,095 crores

2025

Patna Metro (Bihar)

33.39 km

13,365.77 crores

2023

Visakhapatnam Metro (Andhra Pradesh)

42.55 km

8,300 crores

2022

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Projects Corridor

Network Length

Project Cost (INR)

Status

Delhi – Meerut RRTS

82 km

30,274 crores

Under Construction

Delhi – SNB – Alwar RRTS

106 km

28,975 crores

DPR Approved

Delhi – Panipat RRTS

103 km

16,500 crores

DPR Prepared

Delhi – Palwal RRTS

Under Planning

Delhi - Rohtak RRTS

Under Planning

Delhi – Baraut RRTS

Under Planning

High Speed Rail Projects Corridor

Network Length

Project Cost (INR)

Status

Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR

534 km

1,10,000 crores

Under Construction

Chennai – Mysore HSR

435 km

Feasibility report submitted

Delhi – Amritsar HSR

450 km

Pre-feasibility study under progress

Diamond Quadrilateral HSR

6750 km

Pre-feasibility study under progress

Mumbai – Hawrah HSR

1968 km

Under Planning

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COVER STORY ◆

Delhi Metro: DMRC celebrates ‘Silver Jubilee’ on completion of 25 years of journey from 1998 to 2019

elhi Metro network now boasts of as many as 271 metro stations and a total network of 373 kms, which includes the Noida-Greater Noida stretch. DMRC is still coming up with many stations and the various network lines are only growing. The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Bahadurgarh, Ballabhgarh, Farid abad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Noida in the National Capital Region of India. By far the largest and busiest metro in India, and second oldest after the Kolkata Metro it is the www.urbantransportnews.com

world's 8th longest metro system and 16th largest by ridership. The network consists of eight colourcoded regular lines, running 343 kilometres serving 250 stations. The system has a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated stations using both broad-gauge and standard-gauge. Delhi Metro operates over 2,700 trips daily, starting at around 05:00 and ending at 23:30 hrs. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited registered on 3rd May 1995 under Companies Act, 1956. Construction started in 1998 and the first elevated section (Shahdara - Tis Hazari) on the Red Line opened on 24 December 2002, while the first underground section (Vishwa Vidyalaya - Kashmere Gate) on Yellow Line opened on 20 December 2004.

The development of the network was divided into phases, Phase I containing 3 lines was completed by 2006, and Phase II in 2011. Phase III is in the finishing stage, and is scheduled to be mostly complete by 2019. Phase IV having received approval, construction is expected to start in 2019. DMRC was certified by the United Nations in 2011 as the first metro rail and rail-based system in the world to get carbon credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing carbon emission levels in the city by 630,000 tonnes every year. Delhi Metro also interchanges with the Rapid Metro Gurgaon (with a shared ticketing system) and Noida Metro. On 5 February 2019, the DMRC took May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ COVER STORY over the operations of the financially troubled Rapid Metro Gurgaon as part of its own network. Making it the second time the DMRC has taken over a privately operated line after absorbing the Delhi Airport Metro Express. Metro Network The Delhi Metro is being built in phases. Phase I consisted of 58 stations and 65.0 km of route length, of which 13.0 km is underground and 52.1 km surface or elevated. The inauguration of the Dwarka – Barakhamba Road corridor of the Blue Line marked the completion of Phase I in October 2006. Phase II of the network consists of 124.6 km of route length and 85 stations, and is fully completed, with the first section opened in June 2008 and the last line opened in August 2011. Phase-III has 28 underground stations, 2 new lines and 11 route extensions, totaling 167.27 km, with a cost of INR 350 billion and having an expected completion date of mid 2019. Phase IV (113.2 km) is planned to be completed by 2024.

three routes connect to other cities (Yellow Line to Gurgaon, Blue Line to Noida and Blue Line to Ghaziabad) of the national capital region, outside the physical limits of Delhi state, in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. At the end of Phases I and II, the cumulative total length of the network became 189.90 km with 151 stations progressively becoming operational from 4 June 2008 to 27 August 2011.

planned deadline, more than 20 tunnel boring machines were used simultaneously to expedite the work, however, the actual work for the original was completed in March 2019, (except for a small stretch due to non-availability of land). Later, certain small extensions to the Delhi Metro were added as part of the Phase - III project which are still under-construction and expected to get completed by 2020.

Phase III Phase IV

Phase I A total of 65 km long network with 59 stations and the following 3 routes (initial parts of Red, Yellow and Blue lines) were built within the limits of Delhi state, stations progressively started to open from 25 December 2002 to 11 November 2006.

Phase II A total of 124.90 km long network with 86 stations and the following 10 new routes and extensions was built, out of which seven routes are extension spurs of the Phase I network, three were new colour - coded lines and

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To reduce the congestion and improve the connectivity, PhaseIII includes 11 extensions to the existing lines as well as building two ring lines (Pink and Magenta lines). Phase-III has 28 underground stations, 2 new lines and 11 route extensions, totaling 167.27 km, with a cost of INR 350 billion. Phase 3 contains 3 new Lines in Delhi Metro System, Pink Line running on Inner Ring Road (Line 7), Magenta Line running on Outer Ring Road (Line 8) & Gray Line connecting Dwarka and Najafgarh (Line 09).

Phase III lines are expected to be completed by December 2019, a delay of 3.5 years from the originally planned timeline of 2016. Currently, the Phase IV plan approved by the Delhi Government is expected to add another 103 kilometres and may commence in 2019 with an expected completion date of 2025. This makes the total length of the Delhi Metro at the end of Phase IV to exceed 450 kilometres, which does not include other independently operated systems in the National Capital Region such as the 29.7 Work on Phase III started in kilometres long Aqua Line of 2011, with 2016 being the the Noida - Greater Noida www.urbantransportnews.com

◆ COVER STORY Metro and the 11.7 kilometres of the Rapid Metro Gurgaon that connect to the Delhi Metro. Phase IV with 6 new routes, with total length of 103.95 kilometres and cost of at least Rs.450 billion, were approved in December 2018. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh connectivity

Metro Network: 343.36 km (250 Stations) 29

Red Line

Yellow Line

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Narela to Sonepat: An extension of Red Line. In June 2017, the Govt. of Haryana's cabinet approved the investment of Rs.968.20 crore, as its share on the 80:20 equity ratio with the union Government, for the 4.86 kilometres extension of Delhi Metro from the existing Rithala metro station to Sonipat via Bawana with three elevated stations at Sector 5 of Narela in Delhi, on Delhi border at Kundli Industrial Area and Nathupur Industrial Area in Sonipat, which are planned to be built as part of Phase IV. Gurugram to Faridabad: On 13 December 2018, the Rs.5,900 crore project with 7 stations from Bata Chowk with Badkal Enclave, Pali Crusher Zone, Bhati Mines, Mandi, Sushant Sector 54, Sector 45 and Huda City Center was granted inprincipal approval by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the DPR for which will be completed by June 2019. HUDA City Centre to Gurgaon railway station: The proposal was prepared in November 2017 for the two routes one is Yellow Line extension from HUDA City Centre to Gurgaon railway station and another from IFFCO Chowk –Dwarka Sector ultimately the Govt. Urban Transport Infrastructure // May 2019

49.31 58

Blue Line 23

Green Line

Violet Line

46.63 38

Magenta Line 6

Orange Line 0

65.35

29.64

Pink Line

•

34.69

57.58

37.46

22.7 20

Stations

decided to move forward with the line to Gurgaon railway station and pushed the latter to a later implementation date. • HUDA City Centre to Manesar City: An extension of Yellow Line, included in the Gurugram Masterplan 2031, approved by the Haryana govt will go up to Panchgaon Chowk in Manesar, where it will interchange with Delhi–Alwar Regional Rapid Transit System, Western Peripheral Expressway's Multimodal Transit Centre and JhajjarPalwal rail line. • City Park – Rohtak City: A Green Line extension. As of July 2017, proposed only and not yet approved. • Ballabhgarh – Palwal City: Jewar International Airport: An extension of Violet Line. As of July 2017, proposed only and not yet approved. • Dhansa Bus Stand – Jhajjar City: A Grey Line extension, proposed only and not yet approved. • Old Gurgaon – Old Faridabad via HUDA City Centre - Greater Noida line is proposed for approval before the Government.

Length (km)

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Shiv Vihar - Baghpat: Pink line extension. Vaishali – Mohan Nagar: 5.06 kilometres long Blue Line extension Noida Electronic City – Sahibabad: 5.11 kilometres long Blue Line extension. Noida – Noida International Airport: a 35 kilometres long surface running line along the Yamuna Expressway serving the proposed new Noida International Airport. The line is envisioned to be completed by 2025 and will connect with the Noida Metro.

Global Ranking On the basis of network length: #1: In India #6: In Asia #8: In World On the basis of no. of stations: #1: In India #4: In Asia #9: In World

On the basis of daily ridership: #1: In India #10: In Asia #16: In World

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Exclusive Interview with Mr. V. N. Zade, MD, PIDB (Amritsar BRTS project)

he Government of Punjab through Punjab Bus Metro Society (PBMS) has taken up the task of implementation of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for Amritsar city. PBMS has engaged UMTC to carry out the design, securing approvals, tendering and project management consultancy for complete implementation of BRTS in Amritsar. On 25th January 2019 the Amritsar BRTS has been relaunched with threemonth free travel for the public. Urban Transport News talked with Mr. V. N. Zade, Managing Director of Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) on the project and future expansion plan. Here are the excerpts of his interview:www.urbantransportnews.com

Kindly share our readers about the vision, mission, and background of the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board. Mr. V.N. Zade: PIDB or Punjab Infrastructure Development Board, is a designated agency engaged in the infrastructure development to accelerate economic and industrial growth in the State . In view of the vast funds required for infrastructure development, the State Government wishes to encourage the private sector to supplement its efforts in developing the infrastructure facilities by participzting in the financing and/or development, operation and management. To attract private sector participation PIDB provides regulatory framework and expertise. All departments of Government of Punjab who want to implement their projects on

PPP basis give mandate to PIDB which helps them to implement the projects on PPP mode. In the year 2013 PBMS (Punjab Bus metro society) was got registered and was entrusted with role of implementation of BRTS(Bus Rapid Transport system) . The funding was facilitated by GoI MOUD under JnURM with share of GOI,state government and concerned MC as 50:20:30. UMTC a firm with partnership between MOUD , GoAP, and APSRTC and IL&FS was engaged for preparation of DPR and also as PMC. House of MC Amritsar passed a resolution for proceeding ahead on Amritsar BRTS through PIDB. DPR and funding of project was approved by MOUD GOI on 21.01.2014 for 495.54 crore.The share of state Government and concerned MC was approved for funding by May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ INTERVIEW PIDB. Further till creation of • UTF , VGF for O&M of Amritsar BRTS was also to be provided by PIDB to PBMS. • What was the main backing for choosing BRTS as a Mass Rapid • Transit (MRT) for Amritsar? Mr. Zade: Identification of BRTS corridors in Amritsar was systematically done by taking Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) corridors identified in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for Amritsar for the year 2031. Although CMP recommended rail based systems along some corridors but careful alternative analysis suggested that rail based system will not be sustainable for the city even in the year 2031, thus confirming that BRTS is the most suitable and sustainable solution for the city. The CMP identified MRT corridors on existing as well as proposed roads however for immediate implementation, corridor prioritization process included only those corridors which are proposed over existing roads. . All the corridors on existing roads were evaluated using four parameters viz. Right of Way (RoW) Suitability, Ridership Suitability, Connectivity to major Activity Centres and Overlap with existing IPT Routes, and ranked as ‘High’, ‘Moderate’ or ‘Low’ under each parameter. Can you please share more details about Amritsar BRT corridor? Its various routes and phases. Mr. Zade: The project has been devided into 7 corridor and the detauls are as follows:• Corridor 1:- Albert Road to India Gate (8.40Km) • Corridor 2A: ROB Bhandari including development of 400m 2 lane road from Jalandhar road side to Hall Bazaar side (1.152km)

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Corridor 2B: Bhandhari Bridge Round Loop Excluding Railway Portion (1.75km) Corridor 3: Bhandhari Bridge Round About to Daburji Bypass (6.646km) Corridor 4: Hussainpura Chowk to Celebration Mall to Kitchlu Chowk & Albert Road junction to SSSS Chowk to Crystal Chowk (6.360km) Corridor 5A: 2 lane Elevated Road Celebration Mall to Verka Chowk (3.255km) Corridor 5B: Improvement of Graded Road from Celebration Mall to Verka Chowk (3.425km) Corridor 6:- NH Bypass to Verka Canal Excluding Proposed ROB (1.809km) Corridor No. 7: 4 Lane ROB Verka (0.856km)

The current BRTS routes are is as follows: • India Gate to Verka (17.2km) • Verka to Amritsar Entry Gate (13.4km) • India Gate to Amritsar Entry Gate (16km) What was the most challenging aspect during whole project implementation? Any light on how did PIDB/ PBMS/ Consultants overcome through this? Mr. Zade: Bhandari Bridge being the most critical RoB for connecting the northern part and southern part of the city forms a major bottle neck. RoB over Verka Town Railway Crossing to facilitate movement of all modes of traffic is also included in this project. Apart from this there were many ground hurdles and encroachments such as demolition/ shifting of temporary and permanent structures, shifting of High tensioned Electrical lines, Sewer lines, forest clearance which were cleared/ shifted in coordination with the concerned departments.

What is your planning for last mile connectivity option for commuters at BRT stations? Mr. Zade: BRTS feeders or Bicyclic sharing at BRT station can be adopted as last mile connectivity option for commuters at BRT stations.Autos already plying on these routes can also give last mile connectivity. We read that, this corridor has taken special measures to make transit system accessible to all sections of the people including physically challenged and senior citizens, Can you elaborate over that? Mr. Zade: Yes, the corridors are User friendly for Divyang Jan (Differently abled people), we have given the additional space for wheel chair crossing at bus shelter entry area. Key feature of Level boarding alighting is also considered for ease of physically disable people/senior citizens and physically challenged people shall be given 50% discount. The construction work of retrofitted bus shelters (RBS) seems to be a challenging and appropriate strategy to make this system functional. What was the aspiration behind this? Mr. Zade: Though it was tough job but a proper planning, design and drawing helps us to execute the works. Since it was the 1st project as it kind of thus the team works with full enthusiasm. Yes off course there were several hurdles such as shifting of Electrical line, Sewer line, telephone lines but the same were cleared in coordination with the concerned departments of town. The work was to add the additional structure with BRT Bus Shelter with existing elevated structure, mostly the major works were executed in night time so as not to disturbed the traffic of existing elevated road. www.urbantransportnews.com

INTERVIEW ◆ We learned that PIDB is planning to develop Ludhiana BRTS after the successful opening of Phase 2 of Amritsar BRTS. Could you please elaborate more about the Ludhiana BRTS? Mr. Zade: It is the 1st phase of BRT which was partially launched earlier in Dec-2016 however the full scale operations has now been launched on 28.01.2019. The DPR of Ludhiana BRT was put up and approved from the Govt. of India, however the planned route has been disturbed due to construction of Elevated bridge by NHAI. We will again check the feasibility report of Ludhiana BRT as per the approved DPR soon. Anything else you want to share with our readers.

Service lane, Footpath, Parking & Cycle Track (both side of road). The road width at Batala road (3.225km) was 7mtr for 1.5km road and 14mtr for the balance stretch of approx. 2mtr. The same was also expanded and minimum 14mtr carriage way throughout the road has been provided for hassle free transportation. A separate Elevated road has been provided for BRT bus service and below the elevated road parking for local public vehicles has been provided. Apart from these footpaths of 4 to 5mtr has been provided on both side of the road. At the initial stage there were no service lanes in the area being constructed under BRTS Project. The land of service lane was fully encroached with permanent structures, shops, forest clearing, garbage dumps etc. All these encroachments were cleared under BRTS project and end to end development has been done on roads. There are no encroachments within the Bus corridor of BRTS project and instead with BRTS the roads have been widened end to end. For the ease of public transportation MV lane, Service Lane, Footpath, Parking and even provision of Cycle Track of 16 km has been given under the project.

Mr. Zade: Under BRTS project we have improved the city infrastructure by giving Storm Water Drainage pipes in the whole BRTS corridors for disposal of Storm Water. To avoid the area becoming accidental prone electric lines of the existing electric line of 66kv which was falling on the road has been shifted underground throughout from Celebration *** Mall to Verka Chowk (3.225km). The electric line of 132kv and 11kv was shifted from centre of road to edges of the road on both side. Further, the major area of the city such as Batala Road, Chhehrata road (Guru Nanak Dev University, Khalsa College) has been developed. It is pertinent to mentioned here that at the initial stage the total width of road in corridor 1 i.e. Railway Station to India gate was of 17mtr which was expanded up to 55mtr under the BRTS project with edge to edge development including 4 lane road (excluding BRT Lane), www.urbantransportnews.com

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Six future Transportation Technologies that will change Transportation forever

6 transportation technologies sure to impact the trucking and transportation industries forever.

Adam Robinson Marketing Manager Cerasis Inc.

odern transportation is currently experiencing major changes thanks to transformative transportation technologies. Although we’ve become accustomed to long international flights, jam-packed public transportation and diesel trucks that only get 20 mpg, the future of transportation promises to change all of that and much more — and it’s closer than many people realize. Let’s take a look at

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Self-Driving Automobiles Self-driving automobiles are already here. They’re still undergoing the earliest stages of development and testing, but they’re already present on our nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, Uber recently suspended their tests after one of their vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona in March 2018. While this represents a significant setback in the progress of fully autonomous vehicles, developers remain optimistic about the future of this transportation technology. Smart Cars Many consumers already own smart vehicles. The exact

definition of a smart car varies between manufacturers, dealers and individuals, but it generally describes a compact, fuel-efficient vehicle that utilizes new and innovative technology to make life easier for the driver and passengers.

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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ◆ number of passengers they can hold and even the amount of trunk space — but they’re already common our nation’s streets and highways. Next-Gen GPS Devices GPS units are nothing new — they’ve been around for decades. The biggest difference when comparing modern GPS devices to earlier models is the amount of functionality seen in the newer hardware. In the past, GPS devices were very limited. They could calculate total mileage and provide an estimated time of arrival to a final location — but that was about it. Today’s GPS units are much more versatile. Not only do they fulfill the basic functionality of planning a trip, but they can make adjustments for extreme weather, traffic conditions or even your preferred route. Transportation Technologies will Impact Public Transportation for Individuals Typically reserved for big cities and crowded residential areas, public transportation often comes with negative connotations. Not only are these vehicles often overstuffed with passengers, but in some areas, they’re hotbeds of crime and suspicious activity. Future public transportation hopes to change all of that thanks to forthcoming and developing transportation technologies. Some areas, such as Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and the neighborhoods surrounding Heathrow Airport in London, already use personal transportation pods to mitigate many of these issues. There’s only room for one passenger per pod, which immediately reduces the risk of crime or personal injury, and their intuitiveness makes them an excellent example of how easy it is to integrate new transportation technologies into everyday life. www.urbantransportnews.com

High-Speed Rail Networks High-speed rail networks are generating tremendous interest all around the globe. The Shinkansen bullet train was officially unveiled in Japan in 1964, and countries have been hoping to introduce their networks ever since. Although there’s been little progress, some nations are still pursuing these plans. Officials in the United States are currently considering no less than ten highspeed rail networks in the country alone.

more akin to modern busses or trains. Early conceptualizations show a vehicle that can move along on city streets and even raise its body via built-in stilts to navigate through traffic congestion without stopping.

The Hyperloop — originally conceived by Elon Musk — is an underground rail that shows speeds up to 240 mph in early tests. Developers hope to achieve three times that speed with the finished version.

bullet train or ride in a singlepassenger pod around their nearest airport, these developments — as well as some early conceptualizations and prototypes — are proof of fun and exciting times ahead.

The Road to Innovation While the future is anything but clear, it’s the beginning of new breakthroughs and innovations of all kinds. Although travelers in the U.S. might never see a highspeed rail network that is capable of matching the speeds of Japan’s

Gyroscopic Vehicles *** Although flying cars might be too complicated for mainstream use any time soon, hovering vehicles — which are propelled with the assistance of monorails and balanced through the innovative use of next-gen gyroscopes could solve public transportation issues across the globe. While these vehicles look like they’re something out of a sci-fi comic book or television show, they could become a reality sooner than expected. Sometimes referred to as gyrocars, their size makes them May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

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Urban Transport remains the primary area of investment in Smart Cities Ronnie Boogaard Freelance Reporter

xamining the progress in the government of India’s Smart Cities Mission, global professional services firm Deloitte has revealed that the majority of funding for the scheme is being drawn from the central government, while the investments are focused primarily in the urban transport sector. The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Indian government in 2015, with an estimated project value of approximately $14 billion. The scheme aims at developing a number of urban financial centres across India, each of which is endowed with the latest in Information Communication Technology. By definition, all functions within a smart city are carried out in the digital sphere. According to the World Bank, a smart city is a technology-intensive city that has sensors installed everywhere and offers highly efficient public services using information gathered in real time by thousands of interconnected devices.” Deloitte breaks the characterisation of a smart city down into six primary components. The first is smart governance, which entails the migration of the entire state infrastructure and citizen services to the online domain, facilitated by the presence of a strong IT infrastructure.

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The second component described by the Big Four accounting and advisory firm is smart living, which includes state-of-the-art facilities for sewage & sanitation, water supply, electricity, housing and a number of other aspects of daily life. These constitute the core infrastructure of a smart city. In addition, a smart city consists of smart people, which means a comprehensive education programme and an abundance of cultural activities. Smart mobility is another key aspect of a smart city, which not only includes a solid walking infrastructure, but also ICT-based transport and traffic control. The last two components, as per Deloitte are smart environment and smart economy. The latter ensures that most residents of a smart city have access to employment opportunities, while the former entails the absence of pollution, green architecture, and a reliance on renewable energy. Building on these components, the scheme has integrated an increasing number of ctiies within this programme, starting with 60 in 2016 and 30 in 2017. By June last year, the North Eastern city of Shillong was shortlisted to be the 100th smart city in the country. Once a city is selected to be a part of the Smart Cities programme, Deloitte identifies three types of development that are conducted in the urban

centres. The first comes under the bracket of Redevelopment Projects, which include replacements of various aspects of the current built environment. The second comes under the broad ambit of Retrofitting Projects, which entails the addition of new infrastructural development in order to facilitate greater connectivity in the city. Thridly, the firm identifies Greenfield Projects, which include the introduction of smart solutions in “previously vacant areas.” While the majority of the investment in the Smart Cities Mission is drawn from the central government, Deloitte’s analysis reveals that the smart mobility component is drawing the most funding, followed by area development and economic development. Energy, ICT solutions and housing follow as the next biggest priorities. ***

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COMMUTERS SAFETY ◆

Safety First: Maha Metro’s Guiding Mantra Safety practices involved various levels are as below:-

agpur became one of the major cities of India, when metro project was inaugurated recently. Metro services have been launched in the city over a span of 13.5 km and covers 5 stations. The citizens have responded enthusiastically to the launch of Metro services. Work on other routes is going on. Right since its inception, Maha Metro has had its focus on not just meeting work-related timelines but also ensuring delivery of qualitywork. The safety measures were aimed at providing safety cover not only to workers at work sites, but also the common public travelling on roads – especially those moving along the Metro project alignment.

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All Mandatory safety requirements are stated clearly under a separate section in the conditions of contract as well as through a dedicated Project Safety manual which is issued to all contractors for guidance.

Safety measures taken before a worker is selected: • A workman is deployed at the project only after the mandatory pre-employment screening. Other safety Measures practised • Pre-employment screening at work sites: consists of Health checks as • Safety committee is formed by well as skill screening to having representations from ensure right person for right all stakeholders, meets at least job. once in a month and discuss Safety issues and necessary Safety measures taken after a control measures. worker is selected for • Daily tasks are started off with employment: a Tool box talk which starts • After a workman is selected with a Safety Pledge followed and before he is deployed for by a briefing of that day’s the job, he has need to activity. undergo mandatory safety • Detailed Method statements induction training which gives and a Safety Risk assessment a brief introduction to specific is a pre-requisite for all critical workplace hazards and the /risky activities which must be control measures adopted in approved by the Employer’s this project. representative (Consultants). May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

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All plant and equipment are inspected periodically by the contractors and unsafe conditions are corrected as required. All the contractors are audited monthly for safety compliance and deviations are corrected. All accidents and dangerous occurrences are recorded, investigated, corrective and preventive actions taken, and the lessons learned is recorded and cascaded to all stakeholders.

Advanced Safety Hazard Management System Hazards are managed with latest technology web based application, Realtime Interactive Hazard Management System (“RIHMS”), which is monitored by the safety team 24x7. Nagpur Metro Project is the first metro project in India to implement such innovative technology for managing hazards. Some of the Best practices have been listed below: • Rating system to evaluate contractor safety Performance every month and motivate them to perform better. • Systematic Safety Inspections through Monthly Safety Activity plans. • Monthly Mock drills on facing different emergency scenarios to ensure emergency preparedness. Daily Safety Pledge before starting of works to influence the subconscious mind of workmen positively towards safety behaviour. • Safety Theme of the Month – Apart from routine safety activities, starting from Jan 2018, every month will be focussed on specific safety themes. • Standardisation of safety critical activities – All critical activities are identified and standardised work methods to

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Fig: Demonstration of real time interactive hazard Management

be followed uniformly across project sites. • Random Breath analyser testing conducted at sites especially at night at least twice in a week to control Drunken Driving. • Periodical fogging for Mosquito control at Labour camps • Periodical Safety trainings for workmen at work site including practical demonstration.

plus Traffic marshals, wardens and supervisors have been deployed across the city along the work areas of Metro project to assist the traffic police personnel in regulating the traffic.

Metro Safety Hero Awards: Maha Metro MD Dr Brijesh Dixit has instituted these awards to recognise and motivate safety conscious persons across all levels of workforce. Emergency Preparedness & Call Centre: As part of emergency preparedness, at least 15 mock drills are conducted every month and has improved capability of project personnel to handle any emergencies that can occur in project. 24x7 emergency call centre (1800 2700 557) is also available to contact metro personnel to report any hazards or incidents related to Metro or where metro support is required.

Quick Response Team & Dedicated Traffic Marshals: Three dedicated Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are stationed at key project locations and are always on call 24 X 7. In all, 600

These multiple initiatives have helped us in tackling effectively the safety challenges posed by this sort of mega project. Dr Dixit has always maintained that “Safety should never be prioritised. Rather Safety should a pre-condition based on which all our priorities must be set”. Because at Maha Metro, we believe that `Safety First’ should be the guiding mantra for everyone. - Maha Metro, Nagpur www.urbantransportnews.com

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Hyderabad Metro sets new standards for public transportation in India – NVS Reddy, MD, Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd.

Almost one-and-a-half year after its inception, Hyderabad Metro Rail continues to set new standards for public transportation in India. From being the second largest metro line after Delhi to opening an exclusive all-women metro station, Hyderabad Metro is proving out to be an inclusive initiative that is also building a greener urban city.

plans for future expansion and explained how growing metro is facilitating urban rejuvenation. Here are the excerpts of his interview:-

How do you see metro facilitating urban rejuvenation? Mr. NVS Rdeddy: Hyderabad Metro is slightly different from metros in other cities. Here, it is a social project that offers us an opportunity to redesign a greener In an interview with Ms. Gaura city for the citizens. All over the Naithani, NVS Reddy, Managing world, cities have been designed Director of Hyderabad Metro to accommodate automobiles but Rail Limited (HMRL) has shared we have come to realize that we www.urbantransportnews.com

cannot build a city for cars. We instead built it for people, women, children and the differently-abled. This way we are incorporating more lung-spaces in metro stations. Miyapur station has close to 10 acres of land developed as a public space. Also, to reduce traffic congestions and growing carbon footprint, we have created sidewalks at stations. Also, places like Uppal and LB Nagar are now becoming commercial hubs owing to the metro. The land prices have risen from Rs 10,000 per sq yard to Rs 70,000 per sq yard in Uppal. May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ INTERVIEW How is metro better organized public transportation system contributing to the economy? Mr. Reddy: We have roughly spent around Rs 17,000 crore on this project so far. The total expenditure, however, is expected to be around Rs 20,000 crore. But all this money will be recovered through indirect investments. Take the Next Galleria Mall at Punjagutta which is not only generating revenue but also a large amount of employment. We are now in the process of opening four more such malls next to various metro stations which will lead to direct and indirect large scale employment opportunities. Our intention is to turn metro stations into activity hubs and provide every possible service that a human being needs which helps cut down unnecessary travel time.

There is a long way to go for which we are encouraging more companies to contribute to bikes, cars and electric vehicles. We will soon be installing mini and electric buses to reduce pollution. We identified traffic catchment areas for every metro station up to 3 to 4 km where last-mile connectivity will be expanded to reduce dependency on private vehicles. Hyderabad is adding 5 lakh private vehicles every year and our aim is to check this explosion. them.

What are your concerns on damage to heritage and religious structures? Mr. Reddy: We are ensuring that heritage structures are not touched. The old city is a completely different ball game and there are many complicated issues there. Local leadership What are the last-mile initially raised apprehensions and connectivity options? that’s why the project got stalled. Mr. Reddy: We have a few bikes There are engineering solutions and cars as it is just the beginning. available and we will provide

What are the expansion plans? Mr. Reddy: We are in the process of bridging the 5 km stretch from Nagole and LB Nagar in phase two. Connection to the Airport is also a priority. By November this year, we will go up to Mind Space from where the Outer Ring Road we will be laying an outlay for airport connectivity. Our goal is to connect to the airport from all the sides. ***

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Microtransit goes global: Public transit agencies turn to technology to solve slowing ridership and increase mobility

Andrei Greenawalt Vice President for Public Policy, Via

e face enormous challenges in transportation. Public transit systems are failing to deliver on promises of economic and social mobility. Our infrastructure is overloaded, while traffic and congestion continue to balloon. In the U.S., transportation has become the No. 1 cause of greenhouse gas emissions. We need to do better, and it starts with improving public transportation.

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operators on the ground have already come to realize, especially in the last year — that microtransit can help eliminate transit deserts, create first/last mile connections to transportation hubs and provide convenient paratransit, all while getting people out of privately driven vehicles. A year ago, there were a handful of small microtransit pilots in the U.S. and overseas. Today, the picture is a very different one. With our recent announcement in Goiânia, Brazil, Via’s technology is powering transportation in dozens of cities and towns across the globe. These deployments cover a wide range of uses cases and partnership models. In Berlin, we’re operating the world’s largest public transit deployment of ondemand shuttles as part of our joint venture Mercedes-Benz. This 100vehicle “BerlKönig” shared ride service is predominantly made up of electric vehicles and will grow to 300 vehicles over time. In Los Angeles, we just launched a service with LA Metro to create first/last mile connections between low-income areas and transit hubs. In Arlington, TX, we now operate the only public transit in the entire city and after completing more than 100,000 rides in the first year, have just launched a second year of service at 2.5 times the public funding. In Michigan, we were just selected by the governor to operate paratransit in Grand Rapids. I think 80-year old Gail Hoffman may have said it best when she referred to our West Sacramento service as "the best thing since bacon." The most exciting part is that this is only the start. We look forward to improving mobility in 200 locations by the end of 2019.

While there have been incremental service improvements in public transit from innovations like mobile ticketing and real-time tracking, virtually all bus systems still provide the same static routes and schedules that have failed to attract riders for decades. This leaves too many people with an agonizing choice: either sink enormous sums of money into owning a car, or spend valuable time navigating bus travel that is inconvenient, slow and often inequitable, if a bus option even exists. Via was founded with the idea that on-demand, dynamically routed shuttles could be the much more convenient and affordable solution to the bus and result in fewer people driving their own vehicles alone. More than 50 million microtransit rides later, and with public transit deployments across the world, we’ve never been more certain of this technology’s ability to transform mobility in communities. A recent study by research firm KPMG notes that bus ridership has declined by 15 percent over the last decade, finding that many cities would benefit from looking to microtransit. KPMG concludes that, "Shared microtransit can offer a viable alternative to a singleoccupancy vehicle in terms of convenience for the consumer. In partnership with public transit agencies and cities, it also offers a cost-effective solution for the provider." The KPMG study reflected *** what cities, transit agencies, and

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How India and Germany are cooperating on sustainable urban mobility

aharashtra is the second - largest and fastest –growing state in India. Thanks to its key engineering, automotive, information technology, banking, finance and biotechnology industries, its thriving university landscape and a strong orientation towards the development of smart cities, Maharashtra is an extremely interesting partner for the State of Baden-Württemberg. BadenWürttemberg is one of the leading economic regions in Germany and Europe, with world-famous companies and thousands of successful, small- and mediumsized enterprises, innovative strength and inventive spirit, high productivity and low rates of unemployment. IUC European City Pairing programme Based on the cooperation between Nagpur and Karlsruhe, entering into closer collaboration within the International Urban Cooperation (IUC) European City Pairing programme was the next natural step. Through the IUC programme, cities and regions across Europe have teamed up with global partners to focus on sustainable development. The expert exchange programme initiative sponsored by the European Commission and the Government of India hosted a delegation from the City of Karlsruhe and the EU Commission’s IUC India. The Karlsruhe delegation brought in experts in relevant fields identified prior to the visit which made it possible for discussions to go into great deal.

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India Government’s 100 Smart Cities In the future, Nagpur intends to position itself strategically and closely with its international partners, including Germany, implementing ambitious goals within the Indian government’s ‘100 Smart Cities’ development through the exchange of knowhow. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) hosted colleagues from Karlsruhe for a three-day workshop where discussions focused on smart mobility and transport. In particular, Karlsruhe proposed reaching out to the citizens of Nagpur to raise awareness for

cycling infrastructure and prevent additional pollution in the city centre, including a discussion of existing business models. Both cities agreed to work on sustainable urban mobility with a specific focus on non-motorised transport. The experts gave their

Dr. Anke Karmann-Woessner Head of Urban Planning Department Karlsruhe

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OPINION ◆ For Dr. Ramnath Sonawane, CEO of the smart city initiative in Nagpur, the expansion of active mobility modes is an essential future component of integrated and sustainable transport planning. The smart city initiative is especially supportive of linking multimodal mobility. The Nagpur Comprehensive Mobility Plan addresses mobility needs by focusing on public and nonmotorised transport, rather than catering to the needs of private motorists as an effective means to integrate land use and transport planning. It is a perspective plan for sustainable urban transport over a 20-year horizon period. Public transport in Nagpur is financially sustainable but needs significant improvement. Construction of the metro should significantly improve this situation, access to local public transport is a key requirement.

of communication and participation. These aspects are key elements in the very diverse cultural spaces. Bicycle rental in India The debate around setting up a bicycle-lending scheme focused on the relative merits of flexible and station-based systems. Flexible systems offer advantages because of their quicker and cheaper design, but they are also less visible and require more bicycles for the same perceived customer availability. The key advantage of systems based on docking stations is their better visibility. This is particularly important for user access to metro stops, when start and destination points are known. However, the necessary infrastructure has to be planned in time and budgeted for. For this reason, it makes particular sense to link the payment system to bicycle rental stations to local public transport stops (spatial integration), and partner on tariffs and marketing. Initially, stations could be located along stops and at points of interest (universities, large office buildings). The primary target group for bicycle rental systems in India are students. This group’s interest can help complement resident engagement. In particular, it is important to invest in mobility behaviour surveys and conduct feasibility studies throughout the entire process. Mobility behaviour in India is closely linked to status thinking. Many Indians would rather buy an expensive motorcycle than a cheap car and the bicycle is still considered a ‘poor man’s vehicle’. This is why it is crucial to involve residents to foster greater identification with the system, through the design of the bikes and final docking stations, and by clarifying trademark rights.

Advantages of working with Karlsruhe The City of Karlsruhe can contribute experience gained from the Urban Agendas Urban Mobility thematic partnership. Active mobility, that is cycling and walking, is a core component of the action plan drawn up over the last two years, as well as improved access to public transport and smart solutions to deliver multimodal transport concepts. For many years, the expansion of bicycle traffic has been a focal point of traffic planning in Karlsruhe. As a result, cycling accounts for 26 percent of the modal split. Working with Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, and supported by the state programme of BadenWürttemberg, the real laboratory and the Go-Karlsruhe research project, the current focus is on pedestrian traffic. The approach also focuses on behaviour change, dealing with the very different climate zones, and on strategies Data use and ownership www.urbantransportnews.com

Another crucial point is how data use and ownership is regulated. In Europe, the European Data Protection Regulation applies, as do the General Terms and Conditions for customers. In India, national regulations apply. Data is stored by the on-site operator on Indian servers. Again, General Terms and Conditions regulate the customer relationship with regard to data. What is the IUC? Funded by the European Union, the International Urban Cooperation (IUC) programme supports the achievement of bilateral policy objectives on urban development and climate change, and Sustainable Development Goals of the New Urban Agenda (Habitat III) such as the Paris Agreement. The programme supports the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy by bringing together local governments voluntarily committed to implementing ambitious climate and energy objectives. Many cities may wish to carry out sustainable projects but lack specific knowledge or capacity. The listed solution providers have experience in helping cities and regions achieve their sustainability goals. The IUC programme will engage with major international financial institutions and partners to link city decision-makers with potential funders. Target countries include China, India, Japan, Canada, Mexico, USA, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru. For component 2, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and all Latin American and Caribbean countries (LAC) are included in the programme. IUC India will continue supporting the two cities and oversee the joint development and implementation of the local action plan. ***

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Transport Data: Share with care

magine that an asset that you own such as a car remains underutilized most of the time. In fact in the Indian scenario this not so hard to imagine - it has been reported that private car utilization percentages are as low as 5%. But now with the help of advanced big data analytics, an intermediary such as Zoomcar, Revv or Quickride is leveraging on data to provide you a platform on which you can share your assets or carpool with fellow travelers and earn some income from your assets and improve your assets’ utilization and become a mobility service provider yourself. Now consider another scenario wherein you are driving a car provided to you by an intermediary or your own car which you have shared with others. Suddenly you lose control of both your phone and car with both the devices not responding to your attempts to wrest control. This nightmare

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scenario isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds because modern day hackers are able to tap into data and meta-data between connected devices to hack almost anything and everything. In both of the above potential scenarios , it is important to note that the manner in which data is collected, processed, stored, accessed and transferred plays a significant role in the type of outcomes that are realized. According to a report by business intelligence firm DOMO “over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every single day, and it’s only going to grow from there. By 2020, it is estimated that 1.7 MB of data will be created every second for every person on earth.” These staggering numbers indeed give further credence to the new adage - “Data is the new oil”. The trend world over including India is that future socio - economic growth and

Aakaash Singh Young Professional NITI Aayog

governance will be driven by data generation and utilization by algorithmic - driven frontier technologies such as machine learning, AI, blockchain, and IoT. India’s demographic profile with nearly 65% of its population below 35 years is conducive to the shared economy paradigm that is steadily driving growth and creating new opportunities worldwide. In light of the above, it is vital that India take all possible datarelated policy matters into consideration when tapping into the potential of the shared economy. In this context it is, therefore, encouraging to see that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has recently www.urbantransportnews.com

OPINION ◆ come out with a Bulk Data Sharing Policy & Procedure which aims at sharing data with various kinds of service providers to improve mobility service delivery for users through effective and efficient data utilization. The policy framework provides a structure for a plethora of potential applications, which are enumerated as follows.

to encourage responsible driving behaviors. These data points can be used to generate a driver profile and with every breach of the law demerit points can be added to the profile. If the demerit points cross a particular threshold, driving licenses may be revoked. All these measures will go a long way in promoting safety and responsible behavior on the roads.

Potential Applications (i) Improving Asset Utilization for Passenger and Freight Movement – By utilizing the proposed 28 data points such as Registration no, Chassis no, Financer’s name, Dealer name, Model name etc and through methods of data triangulation, big data analytics, data mining and leveraging upon data transfer between connected devices the utilization rates of private assets such as private cars, bikes etc can be improved. For instance, intermediaries and aggregators can reach out to private or commercial vehicle owners and provide them access to hitherto unutilized or underutilized markets by matching supply with demand, thereby improving systemic efficiency and effectiveness. It will provide an income stream for private owners and help reduce the idle time for fleet operators in the passenger and logistic segments. This will promote competition and innovation amongst service providers in the mobility space.

(iii) Transport and Urban Planning: Access to data will also help urban transport authorities to plan and improve service delivery in public transport operations. As private vehicle ownership is also associated with externalities such as traffic congestions, accidents, inadequate parking spaces and pollution, it is an important component of local and regional transportation policymaking. Thus, big data analysis of the vehicle ownership and usage levels can be deployed for spatial and transportation planning. Integrated with intelligent transport solutions, this data can also be used to inform citizens of the traffic patterns on a daily basis and help them plan their journey via alternative modes that are safe, comfortable and save time.

(iv) Academic Research: The policy provides that the bulk data can be utilized by educational and research institutions for both research and commercial purposes. Analysis and processing of these data points can yield many interesting (ii) Improving Road Safety and insights for future policy Law Enforcement: In the present decisions. scenario the vehicle insurance premiums do not factor in the The above four mentioned driving patterns of drivers. potential application areas are by However going forward with the no means exhaustive but are help of the bulk data, the meant to be illustrative of the vehicles‟ on board performance opportunities that can be tapped analytics and linkages with law into by leveraging MoRTH’s enforcement databases latest policy. However, there are a differential insurance premium few concerns that require rates can be computed and used detailing before the policy is www.urbantransportnews.com

actually implemented. Points of Concern (i) The policy has laid down certain eligibility criteria for accessing bulk data to ensure checks and balances. However, in the absence of a robust data protection law, it would be prudent to implement this policy only after defining and establishing a responsibility/liability matrix of all entities involved throughout the entire data processing chain. Without this matrix different stakeholders may adopt different interpretations of data ownership and responsibilities whenever there are unauthorized data breaches. Without the law and enforcement mechanism in place it will be very challenging to have a standardized approach to data privacy and security, and to assigning responsibility. (ii) In the absence of a Data Protection Authority, it is not clear how the end user will get redressal for his/her grievances pertaining to data theft, unauthorized usage or hacking. In fact in many cases of unauthorized breaches and sale of data as in the case of Zomato and the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica affair, end users had no idea that their data had been hacked or sold to third parties without their consent until much later when they were informed about the breaches. This information asymmetry goes against the Right to Privacy under article 21 of our constitution, which has been affirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India recently. It is to be remembered that many of the data breaches provide access to „sensitive‟ data which may not only cause financial losses to the end users, but may also be used by dubious elements to cause actual physical harm. (iii) The policy doesn’t categorically mention whether end users have the right to opt out of the databases of the firms that purchase the bulk May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

OPINION ◆ data. Neither does it say that users will be informed every time their data is accessed and processed. Having these options explicitly stated can help the datasharing regime adhere to principles such as informed user consent and purpose limitation, preventing misuse of data by third party entities. (iv) While the policy categorically prevents firms from the sale of data on an ‘as-is’ basis to third parties it is not clear how this provision is going to be enforced in practice. Conclusion The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways should be complimented for taking a progressive step of allowing sale of bulk data because not only it

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will be an additional source of revenue for the Government, the data can be utilized for various applications, which can go a long way in improving ease of living for citizens. However there needs to be more detailed consultations between various stakeholders to iron out areas of concern as enumerated above to ensure that user privacy and safety is given prime importance in the policy implementation. This would require that the policy is implemented in a calibrated manner with due regards to the principles of data security and protection as enumerated in the Sri Krishna Committee report and Europe’s General Data Protection Regulations. In the interest of transparency and end user education it would be also prudent for the Ministry to issue a detailed FAQ on the potential

applications of the bulk data, users‟ rights and grievance redressal mechanisms to allay fears about the proposed policy. The potential for misuse shouldn’t become a roadblock in going ahead with a progressive move. Necessary safeguards can always be worked out in consultation with the line ministries, independent experts, think tanks and citizens to ensure that the policy delivers its stated outcomes with win-win outcomes for all stakeholders. *** (Views are personal)

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◆ FUTURE MARKET RESEARCH

Rising road accidents generate need for Intelligent Transport Systems

Vinod Shah Head – Marketing & Communications Urban Transport News

he global intelligent transportation systems (ITS) market is expected to be valued at USD 21,481.4 Mn in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 70,798.4 Mn by 2027 end, expanding at CAGR of 12.7% throughout the assessed period. The primary factors which are driving this market are growing inclination towards better transport infrastructure and an increase in spending on the intelligent transportation system.

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Global Intelligent Transport Systems Market: Drivers • Focus on reducing vehicular pollution • Increase in government collaborations for effective traffic management • Growing requirement for advanced traffic congestion solutions • Growing innovations in products to amplify the demand for ITS products • Keeping a check on high emission vehicles • Increasing demand for advanced solutions to reduce road accidents • Traffic law enforcement • Rapid urbanization and government’s increasing spending on smart city projects • Government funding for proper transport plans

Global Intelligent Transport Systems Market: Forecast by Region This market research company has included the ASEAN region along with APEJ, Japan, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Japan, and MEA. In APEJ, the collision avoidance system segment is a key application segment, which is expected to showcase a high CAGR during the forecast period. In APEJ, the intelligent urban traffic management system application segment is expected to reflect a high market share. Global Intelligent Transportation Systems Market: Forecast by Component On the basis of component, the global intelligent transportation systems market is segmented into hardware, software, and service. www.urbantransportnews.com

FUTURE MARKET RESEARCH ď ˇâ&#x2014;&#x2020; After studying the entire market, it has been witnessed that in terms of value, the software segment is expected to increase at a relatively higher CAGR during the forecast period. This segment is expected to register a moderate Y-o-Y growth rate throughout the forecast period. In terms of value, this segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.0% during the forecast period. The hardware segment, on the other hand, is expected to exhibit a high market attractiveness index over the forecast period. In 2017, the hardware segment is estimated to be valued at USD 10,396.3 Mn, and is expected to witness steady growth in terms of revenue throughout the forecast period.

On the basis of application, the global market for intelligent transportation systems market is segmented into intelligent urban traffic management systems, highway traffic management, intelligent car parking management systems (smart parking), fleet management and asset monitoring, collision avoidance systems, advanced traveler information systems, and congestion/road charging solutions. The collision avoidance system segment is expected to showcase a high CAGR during the forecast period. In terms of attractiveness index, highway traffic management segment is expected to witness a high market attractiveness index over the forecast period. In terms of value, Global Intelligent intelligent urban traffic Transportation Systems Market: management system segment was Forecast by Application valued USD 5,037.5 Mn in the

year 2017, expanding at a robust CAGR of 9.4%. Global Intelligent Transport Systems Market: Competitive Landscape Thales Group Ad, Siemens AG, Garmin Ltd., Kapsch Trafficcom, Tomtom International BV, Q-Free ASA, Denso Corporation, Atkins Group, Iteris, Inc., Ricardo PLC, Efkon AG., Savari Inc., Transcore, Lp, and Lanner Electronics Inc are some of the key leaders operating in the global intelligent transport systems market. These insights are based on a report Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Market by Future Market Insights. ***

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Women Safety issues in Public Transportation

s citizens of the 21st century, we pride in technological advancement, cure for life-threatening diseases and even attempts of creating world peace but the persistent threat to women’s safety in public transportation sustains everywhere; which not only is causing strain on the emotional front but also is hindering them from completing their social responsibilities due to pressure and intrinsic restraints that come from it. According to the study conducted by Thomas Reuters Foundation in 2014, it has ranked Delhi at the 4th position for a most dangerous transport system for women. The poll was conducted in 15 of the world’s largest capitals and in New York, the most populous city in the United States. After an unfortunate rape incident in December 2012, the need to create safe travelling in transportation became important which is unfortunate, considering the relevance of this matter only became widespread after someone became prey to it. Nonetheless, Transport operators in India are taking various measures to make

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public transport safe, including: • Installation of CCTV Cameras and Live GPS Tracking. • Reserving the First Coach for ladies in Delhi Metro. • Operating special Ladies Buses and dedicated cab fleet (She Taxi). • Creation of Safety Apps (Himmat – Delhi Police). • Separated sections for women in the buses and reserved seats. When we generally talk about Women Safety in Public Transport, we just concentrate on providing safety inside the vehicles. It is important to ensure the safety of women from origin to destination, rather than just covering one part of the trip. This requires: • Safe and accessible First and Last Mile Connectivity. • Safe Passengers Facilities – Bus stops / Interchange. • Safe Boarding and Alighting. • Safety inside the vehicle. Even though, some of these measures are being followed; most of them are still under progress as illiteracy and non-

Dr. Richa Chowdhary Associate Professor University of Delhi

connectivity to the digital aspect is a major drawback. There aren’t many buses running in the capital with a GPS system and many of the installed ones usually gets stolen or not maintained to save a few thousands; considering the population of India and the number of buses and auto’s running it becomes a harder task to keep each one of them under radar and is often neglected considering the alarmingly high number of assault and rape cases that originates due to unsafe transport facilities. The economist Girija Borker’s research on Safety First: Perceived Risk of Street Harassment and Educational Choices of Women uncovers one of the unseen ways sexual harassment changes lives and the economy. www.urbantransportnews.com

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Borker finds that women are willing to make large trade-off’s in terms of the quality of the school they attend in order to have a safer route to school. She estimates that for a 3% annual decrease in the probability of being raped, women attending Delhi University are willing to go to a college in the bottom 50%, rather than one in the top 20%. Women also end up spending more on transportation in order to avoid harassment. For a safer route to school, she finds that women are willing to spend tens of thousands of rupees—which is often more than the tuition itself. It is seen that many of the college students if given a choice to travel an hour in metro or take a 20minute bus journey to the campus, would rather spend more time and money just to avoid the mental stress of being assaulted or in worst case scenarios raped. Many British and North American authors have analysed the implications of fear for all aspects of women’s lives, namely mobility (Lieber, 2002). Griffin www.urbantransportnews.com

managers, should receive gender sensitization training Since change in human behaviour and perceptions is a long term process, this indicator aims to ensure that drivers, conductors, and depot managers receive gender sensitization training. This should be accompanied by support/followups so that drivers, conductors, and depot managers can discuss situations faced and how to take appropriate action. Women may turn down better employment opportunities further away from home in favour of lower-paid local opportunities when the public transport system is unreliable or unaffordable. We shall not overlook the fact that many actions have been taken by the local authorities and the government of India, Pink taxi’s, she autos which employed female drivers were one of the initiatives. The She taxis are a huge success near the Huda city centre but couldn’t do the same in the other parts of Delhi due to its infrequent service. Awareness and implementation is vital but maintaining the momentum is the backbone of it all, as long as gender sensitization and the basic taboo of women going out at night or being along isn’t scraped out of the mind; the normalcy of taking a bus after 9 pm to reach home also becomes a scary prospect when seen from the point of view of a working women compared to that of a male counterpart. The constant fear of being unsafe that plagues their mind-affecting their potential and drive to do better.

(1977) and Hanmer (1977) showed that fear of rape had the effect of limiting women’s freedom to come and go. Gordon and Riger (1989) analyzed with greater precision the tactics women use to reconcile moving about in public space and their fears about doing so. It turned out that the women questioned use very similar methods; i.e., taking precautions to avoid acts of violence or harassment in public places:• Talking on the phone or looking preoccupied to avoid looking alone. • Asking male relatives to accompany them to buses or even in the metro. • Using shared autos or taxis to feel safer. Etc. ***

There is a heavy need of Author is member of Editorial connecting police stations to Advisory Board of the Urban major bus service departments Transport Infrastructure Journal. and even keeping track of conductors as well as bus drivers that are being employed majorly a standard operative procedure: drivers, conductors, and depot May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

How drones will change the future of Railways - Thales Group, France

Can a small fleet of drones assure the safety and reliability of railways and, at the same time, help railway operators save billions of euros each year?

hat is the very likely future of applying today’s ‘eyes in the sky’ capabilities of drones to making sure that the millions of kilometres of rail tracks and infrastructure worldwide are safe for train passengers and freight on a 24/7 basis. “Drones are already being used to examine high-voltage electrical lines. They could do precisely the same thing to inspect railway catenary lines and other vital aspects of rail infrastructure such as, the alignment of tracks and switching points”, explains Pierre-Antoine Benatar, Marketing Manager for Thales’ Transportation Activities, “The more regularly they can be inspected, the more railway safety, reliability and on-time performance will be improved. Costs would be cut and operations would be more efficient across the board.”

rail infrastructure. That can be autonomous. Very small drones dangerous work that could be with advanced sensors and AI avoided with drones assisting the and traveling ahead of the train crews’ efforts. could guide it like a co-pilot. With their ability to see ahead, they By integrating leading could signal any problem or technologies of Thales including obstacle, including at road advanced optronics and infra-red crossings, so that fast-moving sensors, drones could also start trains would be able to react in providing higher-value services time. for railways, detecting cracks in the rail or defects in switches, “Be it aerial or track-bound, before they can cause any drones could truly become a disruption or safety hazard. critical part of rail safety when operators move towards To perform these tasks, drones for autonomy in the future, and rail don’t need to be flying Thales is ready”, explains overhead. “We are currently Benatar, “and when you add our working on the concept of rail expertise in air and rail traffic bot, the rail drones of the future. management to our capabilities in They will be moving on the track optronics, sensors, and artificial ahead of the train, and intelligence, it is clear that we are programmed to run the preferred partner for operators autonomously,” says Pierre- who want to assure the best for Antoine Benatar. Through their rail networks’ future.” connectivity and Artificial Intelligence, they could then send *** in real time the information and analysis of any anomalies they detect. “When undertaking infrastructure inspection, they can speed up the tasks and free-up valuable network slots for passenger and freight trains”.

That includes huge savings in maintenance costs and better protection of railway personnel safety. It is estimated that European railways alone spend approximately 20 billion euros a year on maintenance, including But the true revolution will be to sending maintenance staff, often use these rail bots to help make at night, to inspect and repair the the trains themselves more

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FAME II India Scheme Govt. of India approves Rs 10,000 crore FAME II scheme to promote EVs, hybrid vehicles, will effective from April 1, 2019 for three years. The main objective of the scheme is to encourage faster adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by way of offering upfront incentive on purchase of electric vehicles and also by way of establishing necessary charging infrastructure for EV. ____________________________________________________________

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the announcement of the FAME II Scheme that was approved by the Cabinet Committee yesterday, late evening (28th February 2019). This will provide a big fillip to our joint efforts to introduce higher levels of Electric Mobility in the country. As per our understanding, the FAME II will focus on EVs used for commercial applications and two/three wheelers and in creating the necessary infrastructure and ecosystem for EVs, which is a welcome move. While the details of the Scheme will be known shortly, the announcement of the Scheme, in itself, is a major milestone and augurs very positively for ushering clean and sustainable mobility in the country which the industry and SIAM will fully support.  Rajan Wadhera President Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

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We are thankful to the government for considering our demand for a long-term scheme with substantial fund support. The support would encourage associated industry players to invest in the sector, which will further help in creating an ecosystem, locally. We look forward to seeing the final notification from the concerned ministry, which will give us clarity on the government’s roadmap of emobility.  Sohinder Gill Director General Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV)

The policy will benefit cab aggregators & delivery businesses as they have the largest fleet of passenger cars and supporting them will help increase of EV share much faster. It should also benefit Ashok Leyland, JBM Auto, Tata Motors, M&M, TVS, Atul Auto & ABB India.  Sameer Kalra Equity Research Analyst

Rs 10,000 crore package will give the green fuel the much-needed push in India. This subsidy will make two and three-wheeler electric vehicles very attractive to customers as it would end up bringing down their costs viz-a-viz petrol vehicles. It will also increase sales push, consumer acceptance and help build a customer base. We welcome government has proposed the establishment of charging infrastructure, whereby close to 2700 charging stations will be installed in metros, other million-plus cities, smart cities and cities of hilly states across the country which is going to give a major push to e vehicle user.  Ayush Lohia CEO Lohia Auto

Overall a well-crafted scheme addressing concerns of industry and consumers alike and should provide the initial boost to the EV industry in India  Rohan Rao Partner, KPMG May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ IN SPOTLIGHT

Dr. E. Sreedharan: The Metroman of India

lattuvalapil Sreedharan, popularly known as the “Metro Man”, is an Indian engineer who played a key role in the building of the Konkan Railway and the Delhi Metro. In India millions of people are dependent on the public transport and the credit for changing the very face of Indian public transport goes to this enterprising engineer. The man who began his career as a lecturer in an engineering college appeared for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) and joined the Indian Engineering Service (IES). He first proved his ability as an engineer when he

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was put in-charge of restoring a bridge that had been damaged by a cyclone. He executed the complete work within 46 days as against the six months allotted to this task. Recognized by the government for his brilliance, he was made the in-charge for planning and designing the Kolkata metro, the very first metro in India. The next several years saw him working with the single-minded conviction to improvise the public transport system in India. He had become such an invaluable asset to Indian Railways that the government let him know that his services would be required even after he retired from IES. Several national and international honors have been bestowed upon him for his pioneering works.

Childhood & Early Life • He was born in Palakkad district of Kerala on 12 June 1932. His family hailed from Karukaputhoor. • He received his early education from Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School after which he went to the Victoria College in Palghat. • He chose to study engineering and completed his Civil Engineering from the Government Engineering College, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Career • After completing his education he was appointed as a lecturer in Civil engineering at the www.urbantransportnews.com

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Government Polytechnic, Kozhikode. He worked there only for a short while before joining the Bombay Port Trust as an apprentice. In 1953, he appeared for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and cleared it. He joined the Indian Engineering Service (IES) and was posted as a Probationary Assistant Engineer in the Southern Railway in December 1954. He faced the first big challenge of his career in December 1964 when a cyclone damaged the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu. The Railways allotted a period of six months for the repair works while Sreedharan’s boss wanted the work done within three. Sreedharan, who was made incharge of the restoration, executed the work in just 46 days. In 1970, Sreedharan was assigned the responsibility of implementing, planning and designing the Kolkata metro, the first ever metro in India. He was deputy chief engineer at that time. With his hard work and determination he led the successful completion of the job and set the pace for the further development in infrastructure engineering in India. He was associated with the project till 1975. In October 1979 he joined the Cochin Shipyard Limited, the largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India. But at the time of his joining, the agency was not performing well. However, under Sreedharan’s direction, the agency flourished and launched its first ship MV Rani Padmini in 1981. He became the General Manager, Western Railway in

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July 1987. A couple of year later he was elevated to the post of Member Engineering, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India. • He retired in June 1990 but the government informed him that his services would still be needed and thus he was appointed the CMD of Konkan Railway on contract. • The Konkan Railway project, which had 93 tunnels with a total tunnel length of 82 km and involved tunneling through soft soil, was very different from the typical Indian railway projects. The total project covered 760 km and had over 150 bridges. Under his leadership, the work was completed in seven years. • He was later made the managing director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). Again he proved to be an extraordinary leader and - E. Sreedharan all the scheduled sections were completed within their respective budgets, and by their target time. • The phenomenal success of the Delhi Metro made him a national celebrity and the Personal Life & Legacy government honored him with • He is married to Radha and regards his wife as a great pillar many awards for his relentless of support. The couple has four hard work and dedication. He children, all of them are now retired from service in well accomplished in their own December 2011. chosen fields. • He regularly reads the Bhagwad Awards & Achievements Gita and tries to imbibe its • The Government of India teachings in his professional and honored him with the Padma personal life. He does not regard Shri, the fourth highest civilian the Gita as a religious text, but award in the Republic of as a handbook of advice on how India, in 2001. to optimize life. • The Government of France bestowed upon him The Order • He is a very principled man who believes that time is money. of Légion d'Honneur, the Even though he is in his eighties, highest decoration in France, he still leads an active life and in 2005. continues to advice the • In 2008 he received the Padma government on its metro and rail Vibhushan, the second highest projects. civilian award in the Republic of India, in recognition of his *** work with the Delhi Metro.

The Konkan Railway and the Delhi Metro rail were the two most challenging projects of my career. All the works were completed ahead of schedule and within the budget, thanks to the core values and ethics I followed and the support I received from my team members.

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◆ EVENT REPORT

Transport India Expo 2019 would be a clutch of Smart Technology and Solutions

market grew 7.89%, selling 3.28 million units during FY 2018. Sale of passenger cars and vans aking center stage at the recorded a growth of 3.33% and upcoming Transport 5.78%, respectively. two-wheelers segment India 2019 Expo, to be The organised at the Pragati dominates the market in terms of Maidan in New Delhi from May volume due to a growing middle 22 to 24, would be a clutch of class and a young population. Sale of domestic automobiles smart technologies and solutions. The expo will cover sectors such as increased at 7.01% CAGR Electric/Hybrid/Alternate Fuels between FY 2013-18, with 24.97 Vehicles; Connected/Autonomous million vehicles sold in FY 18. Vehicles; Storage/Batteries; Public Indian cities are now home to Transportation; Rail/Metro millions of vehicles, whether Rail/Hyperloop; Bus/Bus Rapid domestic or commercial, twoTransit System; Smart wheelers, three-wheelers, buses or Cards/Smart Parking; Traffic even locally modified electric Control Rooms; and Intelligent vehicles that are used to ferry Transport Systems/Road Traffic goods and passengers at a cheap Systems (safety, security, cost within the city. Together, these contribute to surveillance). A report noted that the Indian traffic and parking congestion as auto industry, excluding two- well as air pollution, thereby wheelers, had become the raising health and safety issues. 4th largest in the world in 2017, There is an urgent need to address registering a double-digit growth in the challenges related to the country’s road transport sector, FY 2017-18. Passenger vehicle

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including inadequate public transportation, road safety, poor traffic management, poor parking infrastructure, etc. These hamper the smooth movement of passengers, goods, raw materials and agricultural produce across the country. Speakers from a number of prominent organisations / companies will speak at the conference sessions on subjects such as: Developing Smart Cities for our Citizens; Energy Storage for EVs; EV Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging-as-aService, Parking Management, Public Transportation, Road Safety: For Entrepreneurs, Businesses and Cities, etc. will touch on issues relevant to the transport industry. Meanwhile, special events like the City Leaders Conclave; Mobi Colloquium; Smart Cities India Awards; and, EV & Battery Tech Summit, will involve participants in enthralling discussions. www.urbantransportnews.com

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Global Public Transport Summit 2019: A global and unique platform for transport professionals

ith almost 130 years of history behind it, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit proudly remains the world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable mobility. Covering all urban and regional transport modes across the globe, the Summit combines a diverse programme of leading Congress sessions and an outstanding Exhibition full of the latest innovations, solutions and products. The Congress sessions are an unmissable occasion to debate and explore the strategic vision and business activities of an evolving sector for Transport ministers, Mayors, Operators, authorities, industry CEOs, Urban visionaries, Public transport entrepreneurs, Operations and network managers, ITS experts, Business developers,

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Middle managers involved in marketing, finance, IT etc. This unique event is also designed to provide strategic opportunities to network and develop new partnerships, investments and innovative projects. The theme for the 2019 Global Public Transport Summit is ‘The Art of Public Transport’. Constantly evolving, public transport is defined by the needs of a city and designed by experts looking towards the future. We are all visionaries in this sector, as we build connections and provide services to create a culture that brings people together, through a craft that truly moves you: the Art of Public Transport.

Transport Summit. The next edition will take place on 9 – 12 June 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden, due to the city’s recent achievements in public transport. Stockholm is the city where public transport is a form of art. It is believed that there is a genuine craft in using public transport to unite city districts and the archipelago, create a better environment and dynamic growth, and improve people’s quality of life. ***

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Global leaders weigh in on the future of mobility

Dr. Nancy Vandycke Architect, World Bank Group

conomic growth, social inclusion, public health, environmental protection… mobility is at the core of many critical issues that have been shaping the global development agenda. This message came across loud and clear at the recent World BankIMF Spring Meetings, where the Sustainable Mobility for All initiative (SuM4All) organized a high-level event* to identify concrete solutions for transforming mobility.

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The conversation brought together a diverse group of leaders and policymakers that included: H.E. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister of Ghana; H.E. Kairat Umarov, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the UN in New York; H.E. Mahamadamin Mahmadaminov, Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the UN in New York; Mr. Makhtar Diop, Vice President for Infrastructure at the World Bank; Mr. Vazil Hudák, Vice President of the European Investment Bank; Mr. Guangzhe Chen, Senior Director of the World Bank’s Transport Global Practice; Ms. Allen Catherine Kagina, Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority; Ms. Rachel Healy, Director of the Office of Sustainability at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); and Mr. Pau Noy, Deputy Chief Executive

Officer of Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). While participants touched upon a broad range of topics, four key areas stood out. 1. Sustainable mobility is a prerequisite to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

All speakers highlighted that, without realizing sustainable mobility, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) could not be achieved. If we are serious about meeting the 2030 SDGs deadline, then we must accelerate the implementation of policies that lead to sustainable mobility. Mr. Pau Noy commented, “sustainable mobility requires a policy shift from vehicles to people-centered mobility.” Mobility plans should account for the increased numbers of vehicles on the road May 2019 // Urban Transport Infrastructure

◆ EVENT REPORT and their impact on public health. Delivering on this agenda requires “coordination among agencies” and “partners coming together,” noted Ms. Healy. 2. The aspirations of landlocked developing countries need not be held hostage by geography Landlocked countries face an even greater challenge when it comes to mobility. Their lack of access to the sea translates into higher export costs, making them less competitive in international markets. The average trade volume of a landlocked developing country is only 60% of what it would be in a comparable coastal country. H.E. Kairat Umarov described how Kazakhstan, the largest landlocked developing country in the world, had managed to overcome these challenges. “A critical part of this effort has been to invest in missing international transport links to better connect the country with international markets,” stated H.E. Umarov. “For example, the launch of the Western Europe – Western China Automobile Transit Corridor better connects Kazakhstan with both European and Chinese markets by opening up a previously untapped trade route. To transport goods by sea from China to Europe takes 45 to 60 days. However, with the opening of this corridor across Kazakhstan, that journey is cut down to seven to 15 days. Kazakhstan has spent up to date $30 billion on transport infrastructure, which includes investments in 11 transit corridors that cut across the country.”

other new technologies are revolutionizing the transport sector. However, many of these innovations tend to reinforce the current car-centric model, which could exacerbate problems like congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. To avoid this scenario, World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Makhtar Diop stressed that the philosophy behind new technologies should be to promote public transport ridership.

develop an inland water transport system on Lake Volta—the largest man-made lake in the world—to better connect the north and south of his country. As SuM4All continues to advance the sustainable mobility agenda worldwide, these insights will make an invaluable contribution to our work. This panel discussion was organized by the Sustainable Mobility for All initiative, the World Bank Group SDG Fund and the Mobility Champions Community which is co-chaired by the President of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), Pere Calvet, and Roland Ries, Mayor of Strasbourg, with the special collaboration of UITP.

Meanwhile, Ms. Allen Catherine Kagina highlighted that developing countries will have to overcome many obstacles before they can fully leverage these disruptive technologies, especially when it comes to providing enabling infrastructure. If you do not have a reliable supply of *** electricity, for instance, most technologies remain out of reach. 4. How do we sustainable mobility?

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The transition toward sustainable mobility can be expensive. Mr. Vazil Hudák pointed out that to achieve the SDGs by the 2030 deadline, the world must invest $3 to 5 trillion annually. The public sector or multilateral development banks alone are unable to mobilize this scale of financing, so we must tap into the $130 trillion of private sector assets which are not currently being utilized. Mr. Hudák shared how the European Union is trying to do exactly that by leveraging blended financing structures, which use public money from the EU budget as a way to encourage the private sector to be involved. But there are also mobility 3. The role of technology in projects that can make a achieving sustainable mobility significant impact with relatively little investment. The Ghanaian Electric cars, autonomous Minister of Transport, for vehicles, ridesharing apps, and instance, mentioned plans to

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INDUSTRY EVENTS ď ˇâ&#x2014;&#x2020;

Event Calendar 2019 Dates

Event Name

Location

Apr. 23

Future of Logistics Summit 2019

Mumbai, India

May 14-15

SafeRail 2019

Washington DC, USA

May 14-16

5G Transport Summit 2019

Gothenburg, Sweden

May 22-24

Smart Cities & Transport India Expo 2019

New Delhi, India

May 22-24

International Transport Forum 2019

Leipzig, Germany

May 26-31

World Conference on Transport Research

Mumbai, India

Jun 9-12

Global Public Transport Summit

Stockholm

Jun. 17-20

3rd Transit Oriented Development

Singapore

Jun. 24-25

Impact Mobility 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sep. 1

ADB Transport Forum 2019

Manila, Philippines

Sep. 4-6

World Aviation Summit 2019

London, UK

Sep. 25-27

Smart Cards Expo 2019

Greater Noida, India

Oct. -16-18

International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE)

New Delhi, India

Oct. 18-23

Bus World Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Nov. 15-17

Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo 2019

Lucknow, India

Nov. 26-27

Mobility India 2019

Pune, India

Dec. 3-5

World Rail Festival 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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