Traffic and Transportation Problems of Metro Cities: Case of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Metro cities in India are facing acute traffic and transportation problems leading to deteriorated quality of life and weak socio-- economic structure. The problems range from inefficiency of roads and transport infrastructure to deal with exorbitantly increasing in magnitude of vehicles especially the personal ones , lack of mass transportation systems , encroachments on roads ,lack of pedestrian facilities and weak traffic management systems. This paper focuses these problems contextual to Meerut city, one of the priority town of NCR. The probable solution to this gigantic problem can be creation of an independent, ―Traffic and Transportation Authorities‖ at city level which should be technically strong in equipments, technology, and trained manpower & experts. Beside this comprehensive traffic and transportation plan should be made mandatory for all cities along with efficient management strict enforcement.