This article talks about how the transportation system of Bogota has been changed over the years after the introduction of the services of TRANSMILENIO. With TRANSMILENIO coming into operation, the public transit has been increased because it provides better service to the daily commuters. It talks about how management and operation are being done vis-à-vis how the revenue is being distributed. It is really remarkable to note how Pedestrian in Bogota is an important arrangement having well - defined guiding principles which aim at using Pedestrian as a tourist attraction since best stores and shopping are always on pedestrian streets. The article concludes saying that India must learn the best practices being adopted in the transport system of Bogota.
"We want a city with more public space for children than for motor vehicles; a high population density and relatively short travel distances; people in public spaces; autonomy and freedom of movement for the children and the elderly; very low levels of noise and air pollution; small children walking out of home to the safety of pedestrian streets; homes with nearby stores, restaurants, movies and cultural activities; abundant parks, pedestrian streets, wide sidewalks, bicycle paths."
Transport sector plays an important role in any economy. As far as urban transport is concerned, it is much beneficial if the facility is good to handle the traffic chaos and a fun to the tourist. A good transport facility gives a sigh of relief to city-dwellers in fast moving life and provides quality of life. A good transport facility is the product of a master plan the policy makers and planners have in mind before creating a city. It is a fact that almost every Indian city is non-planned and with the increasing population, the city finds difficulty in handling the traffic. It is because of narrow roads, narrow streets and undefined paths for pedestrian and private/public vehicles. But there are many examples in the world which have managed the city traffic very beautifully and have taken care of pedestrian and the tourist. One of those cities is Bogota, which was not like today. It can be the role model for Indian city planners. |