Transport
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal regarding cutting of trees by NCTD (Transport), 21/03/2025
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …Update on government targets for phasing out new sales of internal combustion engine passenger cars
This is a global overview of all targets announced, as of June 2021, for phasing out of the sale or registration of new internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger cars. It includes details of each goal in a concluding table. Note that the phase-outs called for in different jurisdictions vary in …Central Motor Vehicles (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) on June 14, 2021 has issued the Central Motor Vehicles (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The following amendments have been made: Rule 115 (1), which specifies the motor vehicles complying with standards, has been …Indian Ports Bill, 2021
A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to ports, for the safety and security, prevention and containment of pollution at ports, to ensure compliance with the country’s obligation under the maritime treaties and international instruments to which India is a party; take measures for conservation of ports; to …Greenhouse gas emissions by Indian transportation sector on the road to COP 26
Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in India, though not significant in comparison to G20 countries, are growing at an extremely high rate. The sector needs an integrated plan for electrification and modal shift to effectively manage GHG emissions.Deploying sustainable aviation fuels at scale in India: a clean skies for tomorrow
The World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow (CST) initiative has brought together an Indian community of private and public institutions with a shared vision of scaling production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). To realize this vision, the CST India initiative established a specific goal to transport 100 …Fast tracking freight in India: a roadmap for clean and cost-effective goods transport
Freight transportation plays a crucial role in supporting the economic development of a nation, boosting its logistics and industrial competitiveness, and satisfying the daily needs of its citizens. Due to the rising demand for goods and services, India’s freight transport demand has been growing at 5 percent since 2015 and …Public-private partnerships in urban bus systems : an analytical framework for project identification and preparation
Many cities have sought to replicate the urban bus public-private partnership (PPP) structures that succeeded at the beginning of the millennia, such as those implemented in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. These cities improved their public transportation systems in the face of rapid urbanization, rising air pollution, and increasing road safety …West Bengal Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2021
The Power Department of West Bengal has announced the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2021, aiming to position the state as a sustainable transportation infrastructure hub. Through the move, the state government is promoting electric mobility in the state. The policy will remain in force for five years from the date …Mumbai metro transforming transport: contributing toward an equitable, safer, and cleaner city
This book discusses the paradigm shift and benefits that the Mumbai Metro can bring in the public transportation scenario for millions of people in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Mumbai is the financial capital of India and one of the world's most densely populated cities. The Mumbai Metro will provide equal …Delivering sustainability: urban freight in developing cities
This sourcebook module aims to assist policy makers in developing Asian countries, particularly those involved at the urban level, move towards making the urban freight sector more sustainable. The sourcebook module lays out a set of core actions that aim to serve as a basis of action for policymakers. Additionally, …Motorization management and the trade of used vehicles:
While there are many ways can help lessen the climate impact of transport, one key priority is to manage motorization more effectively. In developing countries, the number of vehicles on the road is expected to double in the next 15-20 years, and much of that growth will come from used …Sustainable automotive technologies: the road ahead for e-mobility
The Indian automotive industry is witnessing a profound change with the exponential growth of the e-mobility market. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the economy, it triggered a decrease in consumer purchasing power and disrupted supply chains, leading to an overall economic slowdown, which wreaked havoc in the industry. While the …Draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on May 27, 2021 has issued draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. In Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 which specifies the fees, the first proviso shall be inserted, …Inclusive climate-resilient transport in Africa: assessment of the needs of transport stakeholders including disadvantaged groups
This report presents a summary of an assessment undertaken to understand the awareness that transport planners and decision-makers have of catering for the needs of disadvantaged groups. This includes the challenges transport planners and decision-makers face in incorporating the views of disadvantaged groups and climate resilience in the planning process. …Planning to scale the e-mobility transition: climate-related financial disclosure and the automotive sector
As part of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Preparer Forum for the Automotive sector, BMW, Daimler, General Motors, LeasePlan, Mahindra Group and Volkswagen share examples, learnings and reflections on how they are implementing the TCFD recommendations and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities. Highlights include: Descriptions of …Exploring the trade-offs in different paths to reduce transport and heating emissions in Europe
European member states agreed in December 2020 to an increased climate target for 2030 of -55% net emissions reductions. In July, the European Commission will propose an update of the EU’s key climate and energy legislation to turn that climate target into concrete policy. This report by Cambridge Econometrics looks …The road to sustainable transport
Transport is at the center of many economic and social development challenges, accounting for about 64% of global oil consumption, 27% of all energy use, and 23% of the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Rethinking and revamping transit in the post-COVID era by implementing structural changes would go a long …Pathways to decarbonization: The European passenger car market, 2021–2035
As part of the roadmap to achieve its climate-neutrality goal, the European Commission will come forward with a proposal for revised CO2 targets for new passenger cars and vans by the middle of 2021. This paper assesses the CO2 reduction potential and associated estimated costs for currently adopted policies and …Mainstreaming gender in urban public transport: lessons from Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam
Africa is the world’s fastest urbanizing continent, but the growth of its cities has not been matched by an expansion of adequate transport infrastructure, with significant implications for gender inequality. Using examples from three East African cities, this paper explores gender issues in public transport and how gender mainstreaming could …Order of the Supreme Court of India on steps taken to ameliorate the conditions of the stranded migrant workers, 13/05/2021
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of 'In Re: Problems and miseries of migrant labourers' dated 13/05/2021. The matter related to problems faced by migrant labourers due to COVID-19 imposed lockdown. The apex court directed the Central Government and governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana …