The rapid growth of cities in developing countries has brought to the forefront the need to properly manage urban transport. A major drawback in India has been the multiplicity of agencies involved in urban transport planning and management. More often than not, these agencies work in isolation, with little or no co-ordination between them. A single agency would facilitate better integration of land use and urban transport planning, more optimal allocation of resources, better co-ordination of operations and more effective management. This paper looks at various institutional models that have been adopted for managing urban transport systems, particularly in the United States. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of each of these models and recommends an institutional framework for managing urban transport in Indian cities.
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