Bengaluru’s double-decker metro corridors could shift commuters back to private vehicles: Study
A study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) warns that Bengaluru's proposed double-decker metro corridors may inadvertently increase private vehicle usage. Researchers argue that the added road capacity will likely reduce public transport ridership and worsen traffic-related environmental impacts.
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This research challenges current urban planning strategies in major Indian cities, highlighting the potential conflict between infrastructure expansion and sustainable mobility goals.
A new technical assessment by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has raised serious concerns over Bengaluru’s proposed double-decker metro corridors, concluding that the projects could undermine the very purpose of expanding the city’s metro network by encouraging greater use of private vehicles while reducing public transport ridership.
The article objectively summarizes the findings of a technical study and presents the researchers' arguments without taking a stance on the project.
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