‘61% of city residents have access to public transport within walking distances’
A new report by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy reveals that only 61% of Chennai residents have access to public transport within walking distance. The findings are being used to guide the Metropolitan Transport Corporation's new first and last-mile connectivity project.
Why it matters
Improving public transit accessibility is essential for urban development and reducing traffic congestion in rapidly growing metropolitan areas like Chennai.
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) India has released the People Near Transit (PNT) report, which evaluates the accessibility of public transportation in the city.
The report relies on data from a technical study and presents findings regarding urban infrastructure without ideological bias.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in