Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) sound alarm over Bengaluru's double-decker metro plans. Study suggests these projects might push people back to private cars,undermining city's push for better public transit .
The report,“Implications of Metro Double-Decker & Elevated Corridors on Bengaluru’s Mobility & Environment,” led by Ashish Verma from IISc Sustainable Transportation Lab, warns that combining elevated roads with metro phase-3 could hit metro ridership hard. Expect more traffic emissions and higher fuel use. Plus,project costs could skyrocket.
Findings point to potential setbacks for Bengaluru's sustainable mobility goals . Researchers laid out their technical report to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),detailing what these infrastructure changes mean.
City's struggle with traffic and pollution brings study's conclusions into sharp focus . If these corridors don't fit sustainable transport goals,they could worsen problems,not solve them.
As urban mobility pressure mounts,IISc's findings might sway future planning in Bengaluru,stressing need to favor public transport over private car reliance…
