SMART, SAFE AND GREEN TRAVEL – THE ESSENCE OF BEST PRACTICE IN DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (ANALYSIS BASED ON CASE STUDIES) (Paper 819)

The present study focuses on multi-faceted challenges in meeting the ever-increasing demands of road transport sector and the resultant steady rise in the movements of man and materials by analyzing relevant cases in the transportation sector. The research also deliberates on the various safety aspects, social and environmental, which have a bearing on increasing number of fatalities and injuries, social stress, financial loss and environmental degradation and thus cast a negative impact on economy and society. The case study identifies the difficulties and constraints that are faced by individuals and groups in using the services of road transport system. The research also attempts to further concentrate on some of the best practices and government initiatives that have been adopted for providing better and safe road network and a system that ensures faster and safe mobility for people across the country. The study focuses on the findings of the new technologies and concepts adopted by developed and as well as developing countries in preparation of their action plan for heralding the concept of smart mobility and its implementation to improve the overall efficiency and safety of road infrastructure and also meeting the demands of increasing number of road-users. The research further highlights various green initiatives undertaken by countries like India and Tanzania and also developed countries like the United States of America and the United Kingdom in arresting environmental degradation.The paper concludes with the observations and recommendations as well as the future action plans that will enhance the road safety aspects and help in acheiving safer, smarter,greener travel in our country.