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Nashik civic body to work with ITDP to develop transport solutions for city
Nashik: The civic body signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute for the Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to develop a comprehensive transport solution for the city on Thursday.
Over the next five years, work in collaboration will aim at improving the transport and traffic system, junction improvement, parking management, road designs and prioritising pedestrians, cyclists and accessibility in Nashik city.
The MoU was signed by Nashik Municipal Commission (NMC) commissioner Manisha Khatri and ITDP India managing director Aswathy Dilip.
Present on the occasion were the additional municipal commissioners Karishma Nair and Pradeep Chaudhari, NMC executive engineer (traffic cell), ITDP's programme manager Pranjal Kulkarni and senior associate Rutuja Nivde.
"As part of the agreement, ITDP will accelerate sustainable transportation in Nashik by providing technical assistance, capacity building and policy support, with the objective of transforming streets, strengthening public transportation, and incorporating inclusive transportation principles in city planning," said an NMC official.
An active mobility policy is being prepared to guide these initiatives together with the participation of citizens, and in coordination with traffic police, regional transport offices, and other important institutions.
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Opinions and feedback will also be taken fromcitizens through online and offline surveys. "Considering the rapid growth of the city, there is a need to design streets and the transportation system of the city for the safe travelling of the city residents. Hence, this partnership with ITDP will help us adopt global best practices while adapting them to local needs," said Khatri.
Aswathy Dilip said Nashik is at a crucial stage of its transportation journey.
"Through this MoU, we will bring about long-term, inclusive, and sustainable changes that will improve quality of life, reduce pollution, and make Nashik a model for other Indian cities," she said.
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