Kathmandu Valley to Implement Long-Term Transport Master Plan
Summary
Kathmandu Valley is set to implement a long-term transport master plan aimed at making the public transport system safer, more organized, and sustainable by 2050. The plan includes mass transit, new bridges, underground routes, sky bridges, parking facilities, and institutional reforms to ease growing traffic pressure.
Key Points
- A new Sustainable, Safe, and Inclusive Transport Master Plan has been prepared for Kathmandu Valley to guide transport development through 2050.
- The plan proposes 22 infrastructure programs and 13 public transport improvement measures, including mass transit on the ring road and a high-capacity service between Ratnapark and Bhaktapur.
- It also includes major works such as new bridges, underground routes, sky bridges, cycling paths, parking facilities, and road intersection upgrades.
- Officials from the National Planning Commission, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and JICA say the plan is essential to manage urbanization and rising vehicle pressure.
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