SARVAJANIK EDUCATION SOCIETY

SARVAJANIK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

SURAT affiliated with

Gujarat Technological University

AHMEDABAD

P. G. CENTER IN

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Graduate Report on

“SMART TRANSPORTATION”
In the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of degree of
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING) – I SEMESTER – II
Under the subject of
SMART METROPOLITAN PLANNING

(Course code: 3724815)

Prepared by:
JARIWALA POOJA BIPINCHANDRA (180420748006)

M. E. (TCP) – I, Semester – II
Under the guidance of

Prof. Zarana H. Gandhi

Ad – Hoc Assistant Professor, FCE, SCET

Prof. Palak S. Shah

Ad – Hoc Assistant Professor, FCE, SCET

(MAY, 2019)

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Faculty of Civil Engineering

SARVAJANIK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, SURAT

(2018 - 19)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the work being presented in this Graduate Report on “SMART
TRANSPORTATION” by JARIWALA POOJA BIPINCHANDRA Semester – II, ME (Town
& Country Planning) - I bearing Enrolment No. : 180420748006 respectively submitted to the
Faculty of Civil Engineering at Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat; is
an authentic record of our own work carried out during the period of even semester 2018-2019
under the supervision of and Ad-Hoc Assistant Prof. Zarana H. Gandhi and Ad-Hoc Assistant
Prof. Palak S. Shah.

______________________

(Name & Sign of the Candidate)

(Enrolment No.: 180420748006)

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Faculty of Civil Engineering

SARVAJANIK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

SURAT

(2018-19)

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Graduate Report entitled “SMART TRANSPORTATION” is presented
under the Course work of SMART METROPOLITAN PLANNING (COURSE CODE:
3724815) and report is submitted by JARIWALA POOJA BIPINCHADRA (Enrolment No:
180420748006) of 2nd Semester for partial fulfilment of requirement for the degree of
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING of Sarvajanik College
of Engineering and Technology, Surat during the academic year 2018-2019.

______________________ ____________________ ______________________

Prof. Zarana H. Gandhi Prof. Palak S. Shah Prof. (Dr.) Jigar K. Sevalia
Ad-Hoc Assistant Ad-Hoc Assistant Faculty & Head
Professor (FCE) Professor (FCE) Faculty of Civil Engineering

External Examiner

Date: _____________

Place: _____________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
2 Smart City ........................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Definition of Smart City.............................................................................................. 2
2.2 Smart City Features ..................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Smart City Components .............................................................................................. 3
3 Urban Transport System in India........................................................................................ 5
3.1 Urban Transportation problems in India ..................................................................... 5
3.2 Role of Urban Transport in Smart Cities .................................................................... 6
3.3 Need of Smart Transportation ..................................................................................... 6
4 Smart Transportation System ............................................................................................. 7
4.1 Intelligent Transportation System(ITS) ...................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Passenger Information Systems ........................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Real-time Parking Management .......................................................................... 9
4.1.3 In–vehicle navigation systems ............................................................................. 9
4.1.4 Mobile GIS Technology: ..................................................................................... 9
4.1.5 Dynamic carpooling/car sharing: ....................................................................... 10
4.1.6 Multiuse Mobility Smart Card: .......................................................................... 10
4.1.7 Automatic Fare Collection System: ................................................................... 10
4.1.8 Public transport surveillance: ............................................................................. 11
4.1.9 Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System ..................................................... 11
4.1.10 Incidence Management system (IMS): .............................................................. 11
4.1.11 Integrated transit hubs: ....................................................................................... 11
5 Case study of Delhi........................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Passenger Waiting Anxiety: ...................................................................................... 12
5.2 Automatic Fare Collection System ........................................................................... 12
5.3 Intelligent Signaling System ..................................................................................... 13
5.4 Operations Control Centre ........................................................................................ 14
5.5 VMS (Variable Messaging System) .......................................................................... 14
5.6 On-Demand Auto rickshaw ....................................................................................... 15
5.7 Green CAB - Dial-a-Rickshaw Facility .................................................................... 15
6 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 17
7 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 18

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 Smart City Components .............................................................................................. 4

Figure 2 Smart Transportation System ...................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Smart Transportation System ...................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 In Vehicle Information System ................................................................................... 9
Figure 5 Mobile on GIS technology ........................................................................................ 10
Figure 6 Automatic Fare Collection System ............................................................................. 11
Figure 7 Real Time Bus Information System ............................................................................ 12
Figure 8 Automatic Fare Collection System ............................................................................ 13
Figure 9 Intelligent Signaling System ....................................................................................... 14
Figure 10 Operations Control Centre ....................................................................................... 14
Figure 11 On demand auto rickshaw ....................................................................................... 15
Figure 12 GREEN CAB........................................................................................................... 16

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1 INTRODUCTION
In 1950, thirty percent of the world’s population was urban. This percentage is expected to
grow to 66 percent by 2050. Cities across the world are expanding. Globally, there are new
pressures on cities to augment their infrastructure and facilities to not only accommodate all
existing and potential residents but also to enable them to lead a good quality of life. Enter the
“smart city,” a theme of action for administrations worldwide. Smart cities use technology to
augment their urban services—transportation, utilities and energy—to improve efficiency,
reduce wastage and operate more sustainably. The United Nations has initiated the United
Smart Cities programme to develop and scale up the concept. Over 500 Chinese cities began
their transition to a smart city last year. The government of India, too, launched the Smart Cities
Mission to develop 100 Indian cities to be sustainable and citizen-friendly.

As per a World Bank study, by 2031, some 600 million people are expected to live in India's
cities. However, only about 20 Indian cities with populations over 500,000 have any kind of
organized public transport systems. In fact, the share of public transport in large Indian cities
actually declined from some 70 per cent in 1994 to almost 40 per cent in 2007. Furthermore,
India's accident and fatality rates are among the highest in the world, mainly affecting the poor
and vulnerable who do not have their own means of transportation.

City transportation is an important pillar for quality of life of citizens in a city. Currently, in
most of the cities, public and private road transportation are the key mode of commuting and
logistics. Lack of quality and safe public transportation, inadequate capacity of public
transportation, road safety concerns, overcrowded road network, poor traffic management,
parking issues, theft, poor road conditions, lack of modal options (including pedestrian
walkways) remain the key issues in most of the cities. Most cities also lack the integrated
transportation plans leading to huge demand-supply gap and poor transportation network. For
transport operators, huge demand-supply gap, under recovery and poor asset management
remain the key issues.

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2 SMART CITY
Cities are engines of growth for the economy of every nation, including India. Nearly 31% of
India’s current population lives in urban areas and contributes 63% of India’s GDP (Census
2011). With increasing urbanization, urban areas are expected to house 40% of India’s
population and contribute 75% of India’s GDP by 2030. This requires comprehensive
development of physical, institutional, social and economic infrastructure. All are important in
improving the quality of life and attracting people and investments to the City, setting in motion
a virtuous cycle of growth and development. Development of Smart Cities is a step in that
direction.

There is no universally accepted definition of a Smart City, the conceptualization varies from
city to-city and country-to-country, depending on the level of development, willingness to
change and reform, resources and aspirations of the residents. To provide for the aspirations
and needs of the citizens, urban planners ideally aim at developing the entire urban eco-system,
which is represented by the four pillars of comprehensive development-institutional, physical,
social and economic infrastructure.
2.1 Definition of Smart City
“A Smart City effectively delivers the public services to citizens and businesses wherever they
may be located for improving the economic prosperity, quality of life, and environmental
sustainability.”

-Smart City and the Applications, 2011

“A smart city uses information and communications technology to enhance its livability,
workability, and sustainability.”

‐Smart Cities Council

“Eight key aspects that define a Smart City: smart governance, smart energy, smart building,
smart mobility, smart infrastructure, smart technology, smart healthcare and smart citizen.”

‐SarwantSingh in Forbes

2.2 Smart City Features

Some typical features of comprehensive development in Smart Cities are described below.
i. Promoting mixed land use in area-based developments — planning for ‘unplanned areas’
containing a range of compatible activities and land uses close to one another in order to

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make land use more efficient. The States will enable some flexibility in land use and
building bye-laws to adapt to change;
ii. Housing and inclusiveness — expand housing opportunities for all; iii. Creating walkable
localities — reduce congestion, air pollution and resource depletion, boost local economy,
promote interactions and ensure security. The road network is created or refurbished not
only for vehicles and public transport, but also for pedestrians and cyclists, and necessary
administrative services are offered within walking or cycling distance;
iii. Preserving and developing open spaces — parks, playgrounds, and recreational spaces in
order to enhance the quality of life of citizens, reduce the urban heat effects in Areas and
generally promote eco-balance;
iv. Promoting a variety of transport options — Transit Oriented Development (TOD), public
transport and last mile para-transport connectivity;
v. Making governance citizen-friendly and cost effective — increasingly rely on online
services to bring about accountability and transparency, especially using mobiles to reduce
cost of services and providing services without having to go to municipal offices; form e-
groups to listen to people and obtain feedback and use online monitoring of programs and
activities with the aid of cyber tour of worksites;
vi. Giving an identity to the city — based on its main economic activity, such as local cuisine,
health, education, arts and craft, culture, sports goods, furniture, hosiery, textile, dairy,
etc.;
vii. Applying Smart Solutions to infrastructure and services in area-based development in
order to make them better. For example, making Areas less vulnerable to disasters, using
fewer resources, and providing cheaper services.

2.3 Smart City Components

Infrastructure is the foundation for the development of a smart city. Smart Infrastructure can
be broadly divided into two categories: (1) physical and (2) digital. It provides brief
descriptions of the following smart physical infrastructures:

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SMART
TRANSPORTATION

SMART
SMART PEOPLE
INFRASTRUCTURE

SMART CITY
COMPONENTS

SMART
SMART ECONOMY
GOVERNANCE

SMART
ENVIRONMENT

Figure 1 Smart City Components

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3 URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN INDIA

Since the 1990s the spur in economic growth has created a huge demand for transport
infrastructure and services. Despite increasing level of urban mobility in Indian cities, urban
transportation is becoming increasingly difficult in terms of convenience, cost and time. There
is a high level of congestion, air pollution and increase in road fatalities. Unaffordability of
private transport and lack of proper public transit option has become a major concern,
especially for the urban poor. As the cities are spreading outwards rapidly, the growth of urban
transportation has not kept pace with it. Rapid urbanization, motorization, low share and
popularity of non-motor transport are influencing the urban mobility in India. India’s current
urban transportation has inadequate intra-regional connectivity. Public transportation has
become largely unsafe and unreliable.

As per a World Bank study, by 2031, some 600 million people are expected to live in India's
cities. However, only about 20 Indian cities with populations over 500,000 have any kind of
organized public transport systems. In fact, the share of public transport in large Indian cities
actually declined from some 70 per cent in 1994 to almost 40 per cent in 2007. Furthermore,
India's accident and fatality rates are among the highest in the world, mainly affecting the poor
and vulnerable who do not have their own means of transportation.

3.1 Urban Transportation problems in India

 Road congestion:
Congestion is one of the top issues when it comes to transportation in metropolitan areas.
The continuous spread of motorized transport and increased number of private cars
determined an even larger demand for transport infrastructure. Nonetheless, infrastructure
is not able to meet the need generated by traffic growth. Congestion is also related to
parking troubles.
 Parking problems:
Unplanned and faulty designing of buildings without foreseeing the future have caused
problems of parking space. Most of the people park their vehicle on the roadside causing
congestion.
 Air pollution:
According to CPCB (Central Pollution Control board), around 180 Indian cities face severe
pollution concentration. In Indore, transport contributes 30 percent of PM10 but 46 percent
of PM 2.5, while in Chennai it is 20 percent of PM10 and 35 percent of PM2.5. Air pollution
is the fifth leading cause of death in Indian cities.

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 Deteriorating road safety:

The increase in the number of vehicles had increased accidents especially pedestrian
fatalities.
 Caveats in law and regulations:
Currently there is no comprehensive central or state legislation covering urban transport
requirements of Indian cities.
 Problems in land acquisition for transport infrastructure development.

3.2 Role of Urban Transport in Smart Cities

 Gives people transportation options to get to work, go to school, visit friends.
 Provides access to job opportunities.
 Provides personal mobility and freedom.
 Saves fuel, congestion cost, money.
 Reduces pollution and carbon emission.
 Fosters more livable communities and improves the quality of the life of the citizens.
 Stimulates development and land use pattern.
 Enhances economic growth.

3.3 Need of Smart Transportation

There is a need to switch from the conventional model transport to smart urban transport. This
switch is inevitable as rapid urbanization is putting pressure on the government to reduce
congestion, pollution and improving mobility.

In India, about 30 percent of the population from 1.3 billion people currently lives in urban
centers. It is estimated that the urban population will rise to 60 million by 2031. According to
Census India, number cities with a population of one million rose to 50 in 2011 from 35 in
2001. This number is expected to rise to 87 by 2031. Smart urban Transport can help in dealing
with the mobility thereby managing the movement of population.

This points out to the problems that will be faced by the authorities to manage such a huge shift
in the urban population of India. One of the main problems will be urban transportation. Urban
transport infrastructure lags behind the growth of commuters. Majority of the Indian population
rely on public transport. So there is an urgent need for an efficient, smart transport
infrastructure. There is a need to switch from the conventional model of transport to smart
urban transport. The switch is inevitable as rapid urbanization is putting pressure on the
government to reduce congestion, pollution and improving mobility.

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4 SMART TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

City transportation is an important pillar for quality of life of citizens in a city. Currently, in
most of the cities, public and private road transportation are the key mode of commuting and
logistics. Some large and mega cities have metro and local train network as the backbone
transportation mode.

Smart Transportation System Refers to Information and Communication Technology.

Applied to Transport Infrastructure and Vehicles, That Improves Transport Outcomes
Such as: Safety, Productivity, Reliability and Environmental Performance

Figure 2 Smart Transportation System

(Source: Smart transportation: A key building block for a smart city, forbesindia)

Smart transportation is developed on the base of smart infrastructure that includes not only
multi-modal connected conveyance but also automated traffic signals, tolls and fare collection.
Data integration drives the system, incorporating weather and traffic data, linking emergency
services data as well as information from government agencies. Smart services offer different
benefits, from smart parking and vehicle locating systems, to route diversion alerts. A central
command center can tie together the smart transportation ecosystem, with real-time and
updated data, handling passenger information, traffic signals, incident management and vehicle
health monitoring.

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4.1 Intelligent Transportation System(ITS)

A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) interventions used for
efficiently managing transportation needs can be called Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS). There should be smart transportation system in a country like India for smart cities. The
benefits of smart transportation systems are: - Interactive journey planner for all modes,
automated vehicle location system, real time traffic information systems, automatic fare
collection system, Intelligent signaling Systems, real time monitoring systems, parking
management systems.

Figure 3 Smart Transportation System

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport)

4.1.1 Passenger Information Systems

These systems provide real time information to passengers using a public transport system.
Usually the Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) is displayed on electronic sign boards at the bus
stands, MRT platforms or the Airports and Railway stations. Such systems also sometimes
provide information on personal mobile devices for example in the aviation industry in India

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and Indian Railways. This reduces the uncertainty about ETA and eases the congestion at
waiting areas.

4.1.2 Real-time Parking Management

Real-time parking management systems also provide the information related to available
parking lots through a publically displayed electronic sign board. This facility is useful for the
staff of parking lots as well as the end-users. Multi-level parking benefits with minimal land
use, easy entry and exit, multi sensors and safety devices offers low operating and maintenance
expenses.

4.1.3 In–vehicle navigation systems

These are of two main types:

• autonomous systems, which use digital maps and a direction finder (GPS) within the vehicle
to show where the vehicle is, on a small screen map display within the driver’s range of vision;
• dynamic systems, which comprise an in–vehicle direction finder, computer system and
small–screen display, connected via a form of wire–less link (radio, digital telephone,
microwave or infra–red have all been used) to a central computer system. The driver keys in
his destination and is guided step–by–step to that location by means of voice– over and
directional arrows on the small screen, when approaching junctions.

Figure 4 In Vehicle Information System

(Source: Smart transportation: A key building block for a smart city, forbesindia)

4.1.4 Mobile GIS Technology:

GIS technology can be used in these purposes. Mobile GIS technology can even deliver
intelligence out to officers, where and when they need it, so they can quickly make the right
decisions that need to be made.

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Figure 5 Mobile on GIS technology

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

4.1.5 Dynamic carpooling/car sharing:

Carpooling applications link drivers and passengers in real time, thus enabling dynamic
carpooling. Drivers wishing to profit from their journeys can find people situated on the same
route via a smartphone app and vice versa. Passengers can also directly debit his or her fare to
app, eliminating the need for any money exchange. The costs of travel would typically be
capped.

4.1.6 Multiuse Mobility Smart Card:

It is necessary to use multiuse mobility card for last mile connectivity. The multi-use mobility
card will help bring the various modes of transport even closer. Now they will actually be
integrated. It will not only make the journey convenient or easy but will also increase the
number of people using public transport. It will encourage the citizens to use the public transit.
Smart Integrated cards will allow citizens to pay for any type of public transportation through
single smart card. Electronic toll collection systems and automated parking management
systems have been installed in Delhi at few locations and in some more cities.

4.1.7 Automatic Fare Collection System:

AFCS will reduce journey times by ensuring quicker boarding and alighting. Smart toll
leverages technology like number plate detection, RFID, etc. to charge toll fees to user account
so that vehicles do not have to wait at toll gates on local, national and state highway. AFCS
will not only help in overall management of the public transport system but also it will also
give citizen friendly transit options.

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Figure 6 Automatic Fare Collection System

(Source: Smart transportation: A key building block for a smart city, forbesindia)

4.1.8 Public transport surveillance:

As the public transit population grows, it becomes increasingly important to launch
surveillance system on the public transport, for e.g. buses, mass transit railway, underground,
and trains to secure public transportation. The administrators can monitor the public transport
remotely and take action against any accidents/incidents. The video footage can also be used
as legal evidence against damage or criminal action on the public transport.

4.1.9 Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System

To track buses on service lines and provide alerts like route deviation, trip adherence, skipped
stops, etc.

4.1.10 Incidence Management system (IMS):

helps streamline incidence management in cases like vehicle breakdown, accident, etc.

4.1.11 Integrated transit hubs:

Integrated transport hubs seamlessly connect multiple modes of transportation like bus system,
metrosystem,etc.

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5 CASE STUDY OF DELHI

5.1 Passenger Waiting Anxiety:
 To reduce passenger waiting anxiety, PIS (Passengers information systems) boards
needs to be installed at all bus shelters, metro stations etc.
 The system will use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to determine location
and time of the bus, predicting the expected time of arrival in the particular destinations,
these systems will connect to the mobiles, and mobile user needs to send simple
messages
 PIS boards have been installed at 96 Bus Shelters and will be installed at 500 shelters
in Delhi.
 DIMTS has currently installed GPS devices on more than 200 buses in Delhi, increasing
to 11,000 by 2011.
 Connected through mobile apps for example: TRAKO <SPACE>PIS<SPACE>
MULTI MODAL VEHICLES NAME (Mobile users will instantly receive a SMS
response: Next Bus or mode at metro station for Route Number expected in X minutes).

Figure 7 Real Time Bus Information System

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

5.2 Automatic Fare Collection System

 Delhi Government is also planning to create an Integrated Multimodal Ticketing
system, comprising DTC, Private Buses and Delhi Metro.
 DIMTS, in partnership with Transport Department and DTC, introduced the AFCS in
November 2009 on pilot basis.
 AFCS implemented on Dark Circular Sewa, inter-connecting key destinations in
Dwarka sub-city such as metro stations, shopping centres, schools.

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 The system is operational in 6 low floor A/C buses.

 Passenger movement data through the system will help to rationalize and optimize the
bus routes in the city bringing buses closer to where people live and saving the city
money.

Figure 8 Automatic Fare Collection System

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

5.3 Intelligent Signaling System

 The Intelligent Signaling System at the Delhi BRT Corridor will be the first of its kind in
India.
 DIMTS is installing ISS on the BRT Corridor.
 Signal installation will be complete by 10th June 2010.
 The system will give priority to buses.
 The ISS works on contact-less detection system-RADAR vehicle detection technology for
detecting Vehicles.
 The system will be capable of exercising real-time traffic control and monitoring the
operation in minute detail.

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Figure 9 Intelligent Signaling System

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

5.4 Operations Control Centre

DIMTS is setting up an Operations Control Centre, which will be the key hub for all bus-based
transportation activity.

Figure 10 Operations Control Centre

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

5.5 VMS (Variable Messaging System)

 DIMTS is currently finalizing the proposal to install VMS in Delhi.
 A city-wide project will be launched and large LED boards will be installed at various
points in the city.
 Messages will be controlled through a central command center.

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 Commuters will obtain information to assist their journeys including traffic conditions,
traffic advisory, route diversions etc.

5.6 On-Demand Auto rickshaw

 Transport Department, GNCTD will install GPS-based Vehicle Tracking System in all
55,000 auto rickshaw in the city and will establish a call-center facility.
 Transport Department is planning to cover Auto rickshaws and Taxis under the ambit of a
Vehicle Tracking System.
 A separate call center will be setup for booking and the dispatch of auto rickshaws.
 A similar service will be launched in other cities including Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh
and Chennai.

Figure 11 On demand auto rickshaw

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

5.7 Green CAB - Dial-a-Rickshaw Facility

 DIMTS is planning to introduce Dial-a-Rickshaw facility “Green CAB” as a feeder service
for the commuters along the BRT Corridor.
 Green CAB is an idea to provide door to-door mobility for all classes of people along public
transit corridors. In a pilot Green CAB could use mobile phones to provide a feeder from
your doorstep to public transit along the Delhi BRT corridor or other local destinations like
schools, shops

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Figure 12 GREEN CAB

(Source: Smart and Connected Transport, Case Study of Delhi)

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6 CONCLUSION
Transportation is a key pillar for quality of life in a city. India needs a balanced focus in terms
of improving/extending transportation infrastructure and leveraging smart technology
solutions. While, there is lots that needs to be done to improve/extend public transportation
infrastructure in Indian cities and Government of India is investing in various national/ state/
local initiatives to improve public transportation. There is also need to leverage Smart
Technology Solutions to quickly improve efficiency/capacity of public transportation and to
create high quality public transportation system.

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