Mumbai traffic growth to expand fast

Mumbai will suffer gridlock in the future unless key measures are taken. That is the conclusion of a new report from the International Transport Forum (ITF). The city could see traffic growth of up to 3000% by 2050 compared with vehicle use for 2015. Meanwhile this massive growth in vehicle traffic could also result in a huge jump in vehicle emissions, with CO2 emissions growing 706% over the same period, according to the report. The ITF produced the report on Mumbai’s traffic issues through the Organisa
December 7, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
Mumbai will suffer gridlock in the future unless key measures are taken. That is the conclusion of a new report from the 1102 International Transport Forum (ITF). The city could see traffic growth of up to 3000% by 2050 compared with vehicle use for 2015. Meanwhile this massive growth in vehicle traffic could also result in a huge jump in vehicle emissions, with CO2 emissions growing 706% over the same period, according to the report.

The ITF produced the report on Mumbai’s traffic issues through the 3685 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report also predicts that because of the city’s rapid rate of urbanisation, transport in Mumbai will account for 4 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, unless the authorities deliver better strategies for integrating land development and transport plans.

According to the report, the transport sector accounts for 17.41% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mumbai, making it the second largest contributor, just below the domestic sector that generates 37.2% of GHG emissions.

Although Mumbai’s public transport systems are extensive and well used, further development is required to prevent an over-reliance on private vehicles. And new public transport plans also have to incorporate lower emission policies according to the report.
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