Need for Transport Multimodality Through Statutory Unified Transport Authority in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Author(s)	Ms. Prajakta Surendra Bhide
Country	India
Abstract	The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is witnessing huge urban transport transformations, such as the first underground Metro line 3, Atal Setu, and Coastal Road. Such infrastructural projects often face challenges such as low ridership due to high tolls, escalation of project costs, delays in clearances, challenges in land acquisition, and lack of departmental coordination. High ticket prices, lack of feeder services & inter-modal connectivity, low frequency, and incomplete phases contribute to low metro ridership. The present research paper highlights the need for transport multimodality in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for convenient and affordable transport service delivery. It discusses the need for a statutory Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) to undertake multimodal projects through quick institutional coordination, resulting in better transport administration. The paper is based on primary data collected at the monorail stations of Wadala Bridge, Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk, Lower Parel, and Chembur.
Keywords	Multimodality, UMTA, Urban Mobility, Transport Governance, Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-13

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