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Srishti MishraAIR 95· 2023

Question 14GS1GS1

How is Transit Oriented Development (TOD) linked to the concept of sustainable urban transportation systems? Discuss its impact on overall enhanced quality of life for citizens.

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Introduction

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) refers to a system of planned urbanization TOD & Enhanced Quality of Life

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Main Body

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) refers to a system of planned urbanization that keeps transit and transport at the centre of city organization.

TOD and Integrated Urban Transport Systems:

1TOD ensures that pedestrian places do not create an obstacle in normal life cycles. Can also space efficiency/time.
2Reduced waste directly expected food condition and reduced logistics cost enhance the efficiency of transport systems.

eg: Metro system in Delhi capital on major routes.

eg: Yellow Line, C.S.

3TOD can help create sustainable and profitable linkages in transport.

eg: metro station can be linked via bus service / roads / bridges construction to make transit efficient.

TOD & Enhanced Quality of Life:

1Reduced transit time → reduced steps directly to traffic → increased productive time → more income → higher wealth
2Reduced pollution due to traffic → better air quality and health status
3Increased use of public transport → Greener lifestyle for LIFE

[TOD & Enhanced Quality of Life]

1Reduced transit time → is reduced steps directly to traffic → increased predictive time → more income → higher wealth
2Reduced pollution due to traffic → better air quality and health status
3Increased use of public transport → Greener lifestyle for LIFE
4Reduced infrastructural breakage / obstacles
eg: TOD can reduce need for constant construction / construction of roadswhich were a hindrance to commuting citizens.
5More green spaces due to planned development and creation of space as a result of efficient networking.

Thus, TOD can revolutionize not just urban transport but also urban lifestyle - smart cities mission and Urban livelihoods mission must incorporate TOD to scheme actual development of the urban centres of India.

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Conclusion

Thus, TOD can revolutionize not just urban transport but also urban lifestyle - smart cities mission and Urban livelihoods mission must incorporate TOD to scheme actual development of the urban centres of India

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  • Connects concept to practical examples
  • Clear definition of TOD
  • Clear cause-effect chain presented
  • Addresses multiple dimensions of quality of life (health, income, environment)
  • Strong conclusion linking to government missions
  • Comprehensive coverage of TOD benefits
  • Policy-relevant recommendations

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Topper

Srishti Mishra

AIR 952023

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Urban Development and Infrastructure

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Sustainable Urbanism

Writing Stats

334

Total words

14

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analytical, example-based

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