twinning: the prospects for london and kolkata - transforming transportation 2016
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Twinning: The Prospects for
London and Kolkata
Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience,
TFL, London
Presented at Transforming Transportation 2016
Twinning: The Prospects for London and Kolkata
Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience
A few comparisons
Population8.6 million 14.1 million
Land area1,583 sq. km. 1,886 sq. km.
Rail11 metro linesExtensive suburban rail
1 metro line + 5 under constructionExtensive suburban rail
Buses8,500 c.2,000
London Kolkata
Practical factors
Pedestrian first
FromTo
Putting people, not vehicles, at the heart of planningSafe, attractive spaces to walk
Navigation aids for the unfamiliarRespect for the poorest in society
Light rail
FromTo
Limited segregation to increase speed and capacityNew vehicles to improve quality
Could become medium density carrier Only tram system in India!
Buses
FromTo
Investment in buses to increase capacity and qualityRoute planning
Performance managementContracting
Integration with other modes of transport
Institutional factors
Structure and decision making
FromTo
Remove institutional barriers to transportImprove decision making and investment capabilities
Create accountability for outcomes
Encouraging and valuing density
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Transport links at Canary Wharf
New road
links Buses
DLR
Jubilee
Crossrail
Traffic and parking enforcement
From To (at least)
Better enforcement to increase safety and improve capacityAutomation of enforcement
Return streets to people from vehicles