Bengaluru’s double-decker metro corridors could shift commuters back to private vehicles, finds study by IISc researchers
A study by IISc researchers suggests that Bengaluru's proposed double-decker metro corridors may inadvertently increase private vehicle usage. The findings indicate that integrating elevated roads with metro lines could undermine public transport ridership and increase environmental emissions.
Why it matters
This research challenges urban planning strategies in rapidly growing cities, highlighting the potential conflict between infrastructure expansion and sustainable mobility goals.
A new technical assessment by (IISc) researchers has raised serious concerns over Bengaluru’s proposed double-decker metro corridors, concluding that the projects could undermine the purpose of expanding the city’s metro network by encouraging greater use of private vehicles while reducing public transport ridership.
The article reports on a technical study's findings without taking a political stance, presenting the researchers' concerns objectively.
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