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This paper investigates the current transport ‘crisis’ in Dhaka exploring the conventional and technological approaches that might be applied in order to reduce such a situation. Developing megacities have benefited from the use of simple and affordable intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies and Dhaka could also benefit in a situation where conventional approaches have had limited or no success. As such, the paper puts forward a number of ITS technologies, most notably closed circuit television (CCTV) for traffic surveillance, probe vehicles equipped with global positioning systems (GPS) and electronic payment systems for public transport to reduce the transport ‘crisis’ in Dhaka. The ideas explored in this paper require further research which may involve feasibility studies on each of the ITS applications most notably to compare cost effectiveness. What is clear is that Government commitment and political desire are all important as is the need for adequate funding if the inhabitants of Dhaka are likely to see an enhancement in transport situation.

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10-2386

English

17p

2010

Transportation Research Board 89th Annual Meeting

DVD

Photos; References (17) ; Tables (2)

Automatic fare collection; Closed circuit television; Global Positioning System; Intelligent transportation systems; Probe vehicles; Public transit; Traffic surveillance; Transit operating agencies; Transportation policy

Megacities

Dhaka (Bangladesh)

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2010 Paper #10-2386

TRIS, TRB

Jan 25 2010 11:07AM