Towards Excellence

(ISSN No. 0974-035X)
(An indexed refereed & peer-reviewed journal of higher education)
UGC-MALAVIYA MISSION TEACHER TRAINING CENTRE GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

A STUDY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL NUMBER 11.2: A CASE STUDY OF VADODARA

Authors:

Sumana Chatterjee

Abstract:

The world’s is becoming increasingly urbanised with almost 60% world population projected to live in cities by 2030. Rapid urbanisation leads to many pressures on housing, sanitation, infrastructure and many other issues that are interconnected. One of the areas facing multiple challenges because of increased urbanisation is sustainable transport systems. The impact of covid -19 has made these challenges more daunting. This article looks into the issues and initiatives linked to the concept of a sustainable city. The variable chosen for the present study is Safe, Affordable, Accessible and Sustainable Transport Systems (UN target 11.2) for the city of Vadodara. Building on the characteristics of the current transport system in the city, certain best practices for sustainable transport are studied highlighting future possibilities for implementation of such practices in the city keeping in line with the goals of Smart City. The main purpose of this study is to act as a meaningful reference at various platforms to implement transport improvement projects in the future.

Keywords:

Sustainable Development Goals, Urbanisation, Sustainable Transport, Public transport, Best Practices

Vol & Issue:

VOL.14, ISSUE No.1, March 2022