Enhancing Transit Smoothness in Bhopal’s Urban Transportation Network-A Case Study of Bittan Market and Arera Colony

Bhopal, being a fast-progressing city, has numerous ongoing infrastructural projects (industrial, residential, commercial, and mixed-use) located across different regions. These developments necessitate an efficient transportation network and system to support their activities. A robust transportation system is required to interlink different areas and ensure smooth connectivity to other parts of the city. However, the diversity of vehicles on the same road leads to a range of problems, including increased trip time, congestion, and wastage of valuable resources. The growing urban population, due to migration and higher birth rates, further exacerbates these issues. The efficiency of individuals' commutes, from residential to commercial zones, is directly impacted by the quality of the transportation system. This paper explores the current transportation challenges in Bhopal and proposes a multi-faceted approach to optimize the transport network for sustainable urban mobility. Key Words: Traffic congestion, migration impact, commute efficiency, transportation network, vehicular diversity, urban population growth.