Standards: Findings from the Pilot Studies

Abstract

In this chapter, we examine the mandate and functioning of the standard-setting bodies in each of our selected states and cities, based on four indicators—the standards mandate itself, their actual functioning, the role of stakeholder consultations and the enforcement of standards relating to urban mobility. In Delhi, the street design guidelines mandated by the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) are chosen as the standard. In Bengaluru, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport is selected as the standard-setting agency. The other selected cities do not have a city-based standard regarding the urban transport sector; hence the assessment teams are not in a position to evaluate or rate them. Hence, in this chapter, we analyse the rating only for Delhi and Bengaluru which score reasonably well on various elements of quality.

UTTIPEC was set up by Delhi Development Authority with a view to enhance mobility, reduce congestion and to promote traffic safety by adopting standard transport planning practices and better organizational co-ordination for improved traffic management by efficient lane capacity and work zone management, utilities coordination, developing traffic culture and avoiding transport planning pitfalls in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.