Technological Solutions to Traffic Congestion in Mumbai City Report

This report delves into the pressing issue of traffic congestion in Mumbai city, exploring its causes, effects, and potential technological solutions. The introduction highlights the impact of rapid urbanization and private transport growth on Mumbai's roads, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies. The problem statement identifies key factors contributing to congestion, including population growth, unauthorized parking, and inadequate public transport. The research questions guide the investigation, focusing on the causes, effects, and technological solutions for traffic congestion. The report then prioritizes the third research question, proposing various technological solutions. These include adaptive traffic signals using V2I technology, smart corridors, autonomous vehicle technology (such as platooning), real-time traffic feedback systems, pedestrian traffic tracking, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and smart road use through ETC 2.0. The report also emphasizes the importance of encouraging safe driving through these technologies. The report concludes by outlining the benefits of each proposed solution and its potential impact on alleviating traffic congestion in Mumbai.