Is India Financing Urban Transport in the Right Direction?
Aanchal Airy1, Gargi Patil2
1Dr. Aanchal Airy, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis School of Economics SSE, Located Pune (Maharashtra), India.
2Gargi Patil, Faculty Visiting, Symbiosis School of Economics SSE, Located Pune (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 09 September 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 September 2019 | Manuscript Published on 11 October 2019 | PP: 292-297 | Volume-8 Issue-11S September 2019 | Retrieval Number: K105609811S19/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.K1056.09811S19
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Abstract: Transport issues in urban centers are rising at an exponential rate and are characterized by congestion, high motorized vehicles growth, vehicular and noise pollution, road accidents and parking space constraints. Present public transport and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) modes are inefficient and do not cater to the needs of 31.23% of urbanized population in India, which is poised to grow up to 71% by 2031 (MoUD, 2015). Lack of accessibility in public transport and NMT has compelled commuters to opt for private transport modes such as two-wheelers and cars, in order to have access to work, education and other leisure activities. The paper aims to assess the finances allocated to urban transport system in the city of Pune under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The authors intend to critically review the city budget and its contribution to sustainable modes of urban transport. The key research questions are: – a) whether the budget distributes enough revenue to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transport modes and NMT as guided in the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006? b) does the local government continue to invest in temporary urban transport solutions catering to the needs of private modes of transportation? The results further show that PMC’s budget allocation is not favoring sustainable modes of transport as much as it is catering to other urban transport infrastructure and utilities. The paper concludes with recommendation on ways of innovative financing methods to make public transport sustainable and discusses various case studies of best practices followed globally pertaining to sustainable urban transport system.
Keywords: Financing, Pune, Sustainable, Urban Transport.
Scope of the Article: Routing and Transport Protocols