Metro has helped ease commuter woes, but a lot still needs to be done.
What is the government planning?
We intend to have a monorail system in Noida once the Metro phase 3 expansion projects are complete in four years. We are currently working on two major expansion projects -from Noida City Centre to NH-24 and from Botanical Garden to Kalindi Kunj (south Delhi). We also have three more expansion plans for the Metro network.
Road transport remains a cause for concern…
We are working on a BRT system and are currently formulating a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to have GPSenabled buses. This will ease the perennial snarls and check accidents. A smooth flow of traffic can only be ensured with a good public transport system.
There is also the problem of Noida autorickshaws barred from crossing over to Delhi.
Our masterplan proposes integration of Noida with NCR towns. Already, a common agreement has been signed by the state government of the neighbouring states to develop a seamless public transport system and design a common policy regime for them. We are hopeful of having a more accommodating regime. We are also working on having autorickshaws fitted with fare metres.
SK DWIVEDI NOIDA AUTHORITY CEO
