Design and Innovations in Transportation systems for MAKE IN INDIA

1. Design and Innovations in Transportation systems for
MAKE IN INDIA
Ar. AVITESH
Centre for Architecture, BGI
Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh 203001
E-mail address: ar.avitesh13@gmail.com
International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System
Vol. 2: Issue 2
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2. Increasing demand for passenger and freight transport in urban areas is a
challenge for governments and transport authorities in India.
Energy use, space use, road safety, air quality and noise pollution are a few of the
road transport–related issues that Indian cities have to cope with.
Every day, our mayors and councilors are concerned about finding solutions to
urban transport problems that do not slow down the local economy but bring local
communities to prosperity.
 Step by step, Indian cities are establishing an Indian model for urban transport
solutions.
It has been an interesting time, working against a backdrop of Indian, national and
local policies to tackle the economic crisis.
It was also a time when the Indians prepared decisive policy documents in the field
of transport, and urban transport inparticular (the Urban Mobility Action Plan).
ABSTRACT

3. INTRODUCTION
Transportation system is very large in
India. Every year this sector contributed
very much in development.
Road transportation is very important in
transportation system for development of
India.
The main objective of this study is to
carry out the main challenges and all
about transportation of India. We will also
discuss about Design and new
Innovations in Transportation system in
India. In this paper a brief discussion will
be about the future of transportation_
finding solutions for tomorrow’s world.
Transport is an important part of Indian
economy. As we are developing with time
and now we have different type of
transportation system in India such as by
air, water, train and road.
Good connectivity between rural and
urban areas is also a reason of economic
growth and Indian growing economy has
witnessed a rise in demand for
transportation and services.
However, the sector has not been able to
keep pace with rising demand and is
proving to be a drag on the economy.
Major improvements in the sector are
required to support the country's
continued economic growth and to reduce
poverty.
Public transport remains the primary mode
of transport for most of the livelihood in
India, and India's public transport systems
are among the most heavily used in the
world.

4. INCREASING DEMAND FOR PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN URBAN AREAS IS A
CHALLENGE FOR GOVERNMENTS AND TRANSPORT
AUTHORITIES IN INDIA.
ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSPORT:
ENERGY USE,
SPACE USE,
ROAD SAFETY,
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS,
AIR POLLUTION,
AND NOISE POLLUTION.
SOLUTION TO THESE PROBLEMS:
INTEGRATED PLANNING,
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT
SOLUTIONS,
CLEAN ELECTRICITY VEHICLES,
BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT,
THE UPTAKE OF SOFT MODES,
AND RESTRAINTS ON MOTORIZED
TRAVEL.
STEP BY STEP, INDIAN CITIES ARE ESTABLISHING
AN INDIAN MODEL FOR URBAN TRANSPORT
SOLUTIONS. IT HAS BEEN AN INTERESTING TIME,
WORKING AGAINST A BACKDROP OF INDIAN,
NATIONAL AND LOCAL POLICIES TO TACKLE THE
ECONOMIC CRISIS. IT WAS ALSO A TIME WHEN THE
INDIAN PREPARED DECISIVE POLICY DOCUMENTS
IN THE FIELD OF TRANSPORT, AND URBAN
TRANSPORT IN PARTICULAR (THE URBAN MOBILITY
ACTION PLAN).
WE WORK ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT
ISSUES RANGING FROM URBAN TRANSPORT
POLICIES AT THE NATIONAL ANS STATE LEVEL,
PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING AND
OPERATIONS WITH SPECIAL FOCUS.

5. INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
Sustainable transport planning requires an integrated
approach to manage transport demand and to provide
services that enhance the overall urban system and
surroundings. Thus, an integrated package of measures
needs to be developed that includes consideration of the
environmental and social impacts of transport, and that
makes effective use of public space.
1. WALK OR RIDE YOUR CYCLE
WHENEVER POSSIBLE:
ONE OF THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO TO HELP
STOP POLLUTION IS TO STOP USING YOUR CAR
FOR SHORT TRIPS.
2. USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
RIDING THE BUS, TRAIN, OR SUB WAY IS ANOTHER
GREAT WAY TO AVOID USING YOUR PERSONAL
VEHICLE AND REDUSE CARBON EMISSIONS. IF
YOU HAVE ACCESS TO GOOD PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION WHERE YOU LIKE, TAKE
ADVANTAGES OF IT. SINCE YOU WON’T HAVE TO
WORRY ABOUT KEEPING YOUR EYES ON THE
ROAD, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME TO
READ, CATCH UP ON NEWS OR JUST RELAX.
3.CONSOLIDATE YOUR TRIPS:
Making lots of little trips over the course of a few days
contributes more pollution to the environment every time
you hop in your car.
Try to consolidate them into one round trip. Consolidating
your trips into one long trip will also save your money since
starting your car when the engine is cold consumes 20%
more than driving your car.
4. CARPOOL TO SCHOOL OR WORK:
Long commutes to school or your work are just part of life
for many people. If walking and public transportation are not
good options for you, consider joining a carpool to your
school or place of your work.
By taking turns driving and riding with others, you will
reduce carbon emission and you will also save on gas
money each week.
Carpooling is also a great way to develop friendships with
your co-workers and reduce the stress of your commute.

6. 5. GET REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON
YOUR VEHICLE:
In addition to finding ways your car less, keeping your
car in good condition can also help reduce carbon
emissions. As an added bonus, keeping your car in good
condition will also help avoid major problems with your
vehicle. Get regular maintenance on your car to keep it
running well.
(i) Get an oil change every three months or 3000
miles.
(ii) Keep tires inflated according to your vehicle’s
recommendations
6. DRIVE SAFELY:
Unsafe driving habits also contribute to pollution. Safe
driving habits can also save your money by reducing the
amount of fuel that your car wastes. When you are
behind the wheel, remember to be safe by,
(i) Applying gentle pressure to gas and accelerating
slowly
(ii) Driving at or below speed limit
(iii) Giving yourself plenty of time to stop.
7. CONSIDER PURCHASING A HYBRID OR
ELECTRIC CAR FOR YOUR NEXT VEHICLE:
Electric cars run on electricity
alone, so they are zero emission
vehicles. Hybrid cars use a
combination of electricity and fuel
to run. While electric cars are the
least polluting, both options will
help stop pollution.
8. SMART FREIGHT:
Smart freight has designed and developed technical solutions
for innovative and greener city logistics, making urban freight
mobility safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.
As freight vehicles emit more pollutants and noise than
passenger cars, SMARTFREIGHT has introduced new ways of
monitoring and controlling emissions based on engine class
and other characteristics.
By providing powerful tools that
incorporate real-time traffic
information to freight companies,
SMARTFREIGHT has contributed
to optimizing routes, load factors,
deliveries and pick-ups, resulting
in smarter, more energy efficient
city logistics.

7. Finally, sustainable transport
planning is a matter for multi-
level governance and requires
synergies between regional
and national administrations.
9. ROAD NETWORKS

8. TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIONS
Technological advances are rampant in today’s world as an
increasing number of innovations are being
formulated to ease transportation woes of travelers.
Some innovations are worthwhile which change the
way people travel and also help to reduce the carbon footprints
majorly.
The idea of reaching work on time, heading out far away for
vacations in a jiffy and cars that are driven by themselves; these
all are conceivable in the near future.
These transport innovations are not just a dream but are instead
put into action and thus are most likely to debut in the coming
decade.
2. HYPERLOOP:
This is one of the most exciting transportation
projects till date. It is a train that rises on airless tubes
at 800 mph. It will transport passengers from LA to
San Francisco in merely 30 minutes. While it was just
a dream before, it is now being developed and thus
soon going to be a reality. Not only is it faster than the
maglev trains but is also cheaper as well as quieter.
1. MAGLEV TRAINS:
Known as ‘Magnetic Levitation’ trains are a
dream project which is being studied
since 1950’s. The train is lifted and
propelled by a magnetic field using
minimal energy as compared to diesel
powered or electric powered trains. The
train moves at 310 miles per hour. A
maglev train will be able to transport
passengers for a 200 miles run in just 40
minutes. This is a huge step and will help
to decongest roads, reduce accidents as
well as air pollution. One of the major
issue with maglev trains is the cost
factor.

9. 3. SMART CARS:
The one way to combat transportation problem in major cities is by introducing smaller smart cars. Although
these cars have been around since long, the ever evolving smart cars are a sign of progress. Automakers
such as Nissan and BMW offer compact electric cars which are a good solution to combat carbon emissions.
For example the BMW i3 which is available in Europe operates without gasoline and can go up to 80 to 100
miles after every charge.
The above transport innovations if
used widely can bring about major
change in transportation
systems across the world and make
every day living and commuting easy.
4. URBAN TRANSPORT PODS:
In the Milton Keynes neighborhood transport
pods are being developed which are moving
pods and users can simply sit in them to
reach another part of the city. The human
using the pod will interact with the pod using
a touchscreen; select the destination, read
news on the way, check emails etc. The pod
has no one to operate it, it operates by itself.
There are similar pods being used in Masdar
City in Abu Dhabi, however they are used for
a very short area.