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Steps by the Delhi govt to streamline transport system

The plan includes integrating different modes of transport, promotion of walkability and cycling, and their integration with the transport system.

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Induction of 11,000 new buses, better monitoring of public vehicles through smart card, licenses and driver badges are some of the steps being taken by the Delhi government to streamline transport system during the Commonwealth Games in the city in October.

This was stated by JS Sindhu, joint commissioner in the Delhi transport department at a conference being organised here.

Emphasising on the less road space in Delhi, he said while the road length in the capital has grown by 3.7% over the last 40 years, the number of vehicles has increased 26 times.

"Out of the 60 lakh vehicles plying in the city, 90% are privately owned, which has led to congestion of roads," he added.

Noor Mohammed, member secretary of NCR Planning Board, said the Board has chalked out a detailed integrated transport plan estimating Rs1,76,000 crores to connect the region with the neighbouring areas, which could act as counter magnets for the capital.

"The plan includes integrating different modes of transport, promotion of walkability and cycling, and their integration with the transport system, besides opening up of the less accessible areas are some of the key elements of the plan," he said.

The fund to be spent till 2031 will have to be raised through innovative resource mobilisation, he added.

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