TEHRAN: The Urban Transport Challenge — Recent Innovative Policies and Measures in Tehran

Since 1980, a number of schemes have been introduced to deal with congestion levels, namely;
– Congestion Charging
– Expansion of RTZ
– Staggered working hours
– Odd/Even number plates
– Expansion of Dedicated Bus Lanes
– Removal of Electric Trolley Buses and Replacement by BRT
– Fuel Rationing
An overview of each scheme with their effects on travel conditions and demand will be presented here.
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