Abstract:
The car centric development has become the heart of urban planning, yet although a city
is being designed for humans, the road network seldom provide individuals without
automobiles any decent space. Numerous transportation problems have been caused by
rapid urbanisation and rising economic growth. Private car usage and growth have
increased at a never-before-seen rate, causing significant traffic congestion, high accident
rates, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Initiatives like MRTS and BRTS in growing cities show that traffic problems in the city
aren't always fixable. To combat the rising demand for traffic, the government has started
transit-oriented development. A stronger vision of a future Transit rich cities has to be taken
into consideration since car centric development cannot alleviate the strain on
infrastructure.
The idea that TOD is constructed around already-existing transit stations has gained
widespread acceptance via several studies. To attain more transportation options within
easy walking distance. Consequently, we may create communities that are sustainable and
raise living standards.
Mobility is hampered by the transit corridor's unchecked urbanisation, which makes
Thiruvanathapuram city overcrowded and its centre districts congested with traffic.
Additionally, it limits the scope for scientifically improving roads. In order to handle
numerous urban challenges including traffic congestion and environmental difficulties, a
TOD plan is now urgently needed.
The research looks at the problems with urban settlement patterns, methods for designing
transportation systems effectively, and the viability of transit-oriented development in
Trivandrum. The research focuses on ways to create a Transit oriented development within
the context of Thiruvanathapuram city and offers a strategic framework using
characteristics derived from related topics.
