<p>The BMRCL has roped in the World Resources Institute (WRI) to provide technical assistance in boosting transit-oriented development and multi-modal integration along the Silk Board-KR Puram (Phase 2A) and Kasturi Nagar-Kempegowda International Airport (Phase 2B) corridors.</p>.<p>“The initiative seeks to bridge Bengaluru’s disconnect between mass transit infrastructure and unprecedented growth,” B L Yashavanth Chavan, BMRCL chief public relations officer, said in a press release.</p>.<p>“Transit-oriented development (TOD) will help redirect growth along its rail transit corridors, enabling walkable and connected neighbourhoods. </p>.<p>“Multimodal integration compliments this effort by providing a seamless and accessible urban transportation system that includes private as well as public modes of transit.”</p>.<p>Anjum Parwez, BMRCL managing director, said the partnership with WRI will help bring in the best practices adopted by cities across the globe where TOD has been implemented successfully.</p>.<p>Jaya Dhindaw, director of WRI India, said delivering TOD and modal integrations requires coordination between different parastatal agencies responsible for infrastructure and service delivery.</p>.<p>“WRI will provide technical advice and day-to-day support, as required, in the domains of transit-oriented development, land value capture finance and mobility among others,” Jaya said.</p>
<p>The BMRCL has roped in the World Resources Institute (WRI) to provide technical assistance in boosting transit-oriented development and multi-modal integration along the Silk Board-KR Puram (Phase 2A) and Kasturi Nagar-Kempegowda International Airport (Phase 2B) corridors.</p>.<p>“The initiative seeks to bridge Bengaluru’s disconnect between mass transit infrastructure and unprecedented growth,” B L Yashavanth Chavan, BMRCL chief public relations officer, said in a press release.</p>.<p>“Transit-oriented development (TOD) will help redirect growth along its rail transit corridors, enabling walkable and connected neighbourhoods. </p>.<p>“Multimodal integration compliments this effort by providing a seamless and accessible urban transportation system that includes private as well as public modes of transit.”</p>.<p>Anjum Parwez, BMRCL managing director, said the partnership with WRI will help bring in the best practices adopted by cities across the globe where TOD has been implemented successfully.</p>.<p>Jaya Dhindaw, director of WRI India, said delivering TOD and modal integrations requires coordination between different parastatal agencies responsible for infrastructure and service delivery.</p>.<p>“WRI will provide technical advice and day-to-day support, as required, in the domains of transit-oriented development, land value capture finance and mobility among others,” Jaya said.</p>