Mobility has been fundamental component of the social and economic
lives of the societies.
Contemporary economic processes have been accompanied by a
significant need for increased mobility and higher levels of accessibility.
The burgeoning population has further placed a strain on urban mobility,
spawning issues such as congestion, pollution, irritability, and accessibility,
among others. In such a scenario, it is of significant importance to give a
boost to developmental activities while maintaining sustainability.
Developing transport systems has been a continuous challenge to satisfy
mobility needs, support economic development, and participate in the
global economy.
The current transport systems are the outcome of a long historical evolution
marked by periods of rapid change where new transport technologies
were adopted. On the face of it, development corridors appear to be
straightforward. But holistically, Transit-Oriented Development is the
exciting, fast-growing trend in creating vibrant, liveable, sustainable
communities. TOD is the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian-
oriented, mixed-use communities centred around high-quality transit
systems. This makes it possible to live a lower-stress life without complete
dependence on a car for mobility and survival.