Controlling traffic
The steps necessary to control the congestion level in the city are described as follows:
Control the use of private cars:
Determine the parking charge on an hourly basis, or fractions thereof in busy parts of the city, considering the location of parking place as well as the parking time to determine a fair market price for parking.
Impose congestion charge on private vehicles in the busy streets of the city.
Control the licensing of private cars.
Emphasize public transport for offices and educational institutions.
Facilitate public transport, fuel-free vehicles and pedestrians.
Properly schedule trains, considering the demand and benefits of people.
Facilitate the inter-city buses to pick up passengers inside the city.
Determine the routes in such a way that people can travel easily by bus throughout the city.
Allocate sufficient space for rickshaw travel throughout the city, given the demand for and many benefits of this mode.
Create separate lanes for cycling above the level of the main street, using the Copenhagen model.
Establish zebra crossing facilities for road crossing and maintain footpaths in good condition, and disallow car parking on footpaths.
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