PLANNING FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AROUND TRANSIT NODES IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CITY

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.