Explore –Journal of Research
Peer Reviewed Journal
ISSN 2278–0297 (Print)
ISSN 2278–6414 (Online)
Vol. XVII, 2024
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
Assessing the Impact of Metro Construction Work Zones on Daily Commuters: A Case Study of Patna Sadar Block
•Kamaljeet Kaur •Priya •Misha Bharti
• Richa Nayan
Received : December, 2023
Accepted : January, 2024
Corresponding Author : Kamaljeet Kaur
Abstract : The paper analyses the introduction of Patna Metro as a public transport system. Patna Metro is an electric-based mass rapid transit system. This massive project is now in its construction phase. It analyses how construction activities have affected the pollution level and the problems faced by daily commuters. It explores the possible effects of the Patna Metro project on auto rickshaw drivers, assessing how it might affect their daily wages, employment, passenger volume, and overall opportunities. The investigation also includes a close examination of the project’s route map and an evaluation of the efficiency of the sustainable management strategies used by the Metro authority It anticipated long-term impacts of the
project on other modes of transportation and the potential shifts in vehicle usage patterns. The Patna Metro is seen as a major milestone in the development of Patna City, significantly contributing to the reduction in accident rates, fuel savings, and atmospheric pollution .This study makes important policy recommendations for the ongoing metro project to internalize commuter-relatednegative externalities
Keywords Sustainable management, Construction work zones, Long term impacts, Urban transport system, Daily commuters.
Kamaljeet Kaur
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Bailey Road, Patna-800 001, Bihar, India E-mail: kamaljeetcaur05@gmail.com
Misha Bharti
B.A. Ill year, Economics (Hons.),Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
RichaNayan
B.A. Ill year, Economics (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Priya
B.A. Ill year, Economics (Hons.),Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Introduction:
Patna, the capital of Bihar with an estimated population of 2.58 million has now become the 19th largest (in terms of population) city in India. According to the study, the population of Patna has been increasing at an alarming rate. Because of this, there has been greater pressure on the existing natural resources, leading to the problem of traffic congestion and pollution which further inhibits the growth of Patna as a city.
The infrastructural development projects (in terms of providing an efficient means of transportation) is one such way to tackle this problem. The introduction of MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) in Patna has provided us an efficient way to address issues such as pollution, traffic congestion, etc. thus reducing traffic congestion and ensuring a clean and sustainable environment.
