Twinning: The Prospects for London and Kolkata - Transforming Transportation 2016

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Twinning: The Prospects for

London and Kolkata

Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience,

TFL, London

Presented at Transforming Transportation 2016

Twinning: The Prospects for London and Kolkata

Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience

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A few comparisons

Population8.6 million 14.1 million

Land area1,583 sq. km. 1,886 sq. km.

Rail11 metro linesExtensive suburban rail

1 metro line + 5 under constructionExtensive suburban rail

Buses8,500 c.2,000

London Kolkata

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Practical factors

Pedestrian first

FromTo

Putting people, not vehicles, at the heart of planningSafe, attractive spaces to walk

Navigation aids for the unfamiliarRespect for the poorest in society

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Light rail

FromTo

Limited segregation to increase speed and capacityNew vehicles to improve quality

Could become medium density carrier Only tram system in India!

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Buses

FromTo

Investment in buses to increase capacity and qualityRoute planning

Performance managementContracting

Integration with other modes of transport

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Institutional factors

Structure and decision making

FromTo

Remove institutional barriers to transportImprove decision making and investment capabilities

Create accountability for outcomes

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Encouraging and valuing density

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Transport links at Canary Wharf

New road

links Buses

DLR

Jubilee

Crossrail

Traffic and parking enforcement

From To (at least)

Better enforcement to increase safety and improve capacityAutomation of enforcement

Return streets to people from vehicles

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Shashi VermaDirector of Customer Experience

Transport for London

[email protected]

Government & Nonprofit

Twinning: The Prospects for London and Kolkata - Transforming Transportation 2016