THE MUMBAI Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the World Bank have entered into a collaboration to promote sustainable transportation and transit-oriented development (TOD) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The collaboration was confirmed on Saturday by the authority
TOD is an urban planning approach that encourages the use of public transit, walking and cycling as primary modes of transportation. According to the MMRDA, it has conceptualised TOD policies and regulations for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) which is likely to receive approval soon. Once formulated, these regulations will spur redevelopment and green field development in MMR
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mmrda-ties-up-with-world-bank-for-transit-oriented-development-in-mmr-8657806/
Source: The Indian Express
