In this article for Traffic Infra Tech magazine, Jagan Shah, Director of the Artha Centre for Emerging Cities and Resident Senior Fellow, Artha Global, interviews Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on his experience in creating and implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project across the National Capital Region. Excepts below:
“I am confident that our RRTS will emerge as one of the most popular, economically productive and environmentally-friendly urban mobility systems that the country has ever witnessed. We will also create a model for similar projects in the future.”
“It is important to note that existing urban transit systems such as Metro and bus systems will complement the RAPIDX services by acting as feeders for commuters’ journeys. In turn, our passengers will use their services. We expect the RRTS to influence the choice of residence, whereby people can live at a distance from the crowded urban areas and benefit from improved quality of life while maintaining easy access to their workplaces. It aims to connect urban, industrial (SEZs/industrial parks), regional, and sub-regional centres to reduce the dependence of commuters on road-based transportation.”
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