Cept to draft 3.1cr urban mobility plan
The Rs 3.10 crore project will guide transportation infrastructure and public transit integration over the next two decades, aligning with the upcoming City Development Plan 2041.
This development comes after Auda's previous mobility plan, prepared in 2021 for Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, could not be effectively implemented. It had been developed by Urban Mass Transit Company Limited (UMTC) with Cept University working as its subcontractor.
"Auda's current jurisdiction spans 159 villages and five municipalities — Sanand, Kalol, Bareja, Dahegam, and Mahemdabad — across Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Gandhinagar and Kheda districts," said a senior Auda official, adding, "The authority has emphasized the need for comprehensive transportation planning covering the next 20 years."
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"The new mobility plan will integrate various public transport agencies including metro, state transport, AMTS, BRTS, mono rail and regional rail to enhance public transport capacity and effectiveness," said the Auda official.
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With India aspiring to host the 2036 Olympics, this plan becomes crucial for providing integrated and seamless transport services."
The approval process began when Auda wrote to the state govt's urban development department (UDD) on Oct 12, 2023, followed by another letter on Feb 6 last year.
"Auda had earlier requested approval and financial assistance under a sub-scheme of the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs, which subsequently granted in-princple approval with consultant expenses covered," said the Auda official.
Cept University, listed at No. 23 on the state ministry's empanelment list for transportation planning consultants, was invited to submit technical and financial bids on Jan 22 this year. The university initially proposed Rs 3.25 crore on Feb 6, but agreed to Rs 3.10 crore after negotiations. Auda's board approved the appointment in June.
In Dec 2014, Auda had developed the City Development Plan 2021. This too had transportation standards in focus. "The new development plan 2041 will be Auda's first comprehensive approach to 20-year transportation planning for an expanded metropolitan area of Ahmedabad," the official added.
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