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Sustainable Urban Mobility: Corridor Optimization to Promote Modal Choice, Reduce Congestion, and Enhance Livability in Hyderabad, Pakistan

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  • Mehnaz Soomro

    (Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design, and Heritage Sindh, RCW Rohri Bypass, Sukkur 65170, Pakistan)

  • Irfan Ahmed Memon

    (Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Pakistan)

  • Imtiaz Ahmed Chandio

    (Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Pakistan)

  • Saima Kalwar

    (Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Pakistan)

  • Hina Marvi

    (Department of Architecture, Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamahsoro 76062, Pakistan)

  • Aneel Kumar

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Pakistan)

  • Afraz Ahmed Memon

    (Zulfiqarabad Development Authority (ZDA), Sindh 75600, Pakistan)

Abstract

This research aims to optimize corridors in Hyderabad, Sindh, to promote modal choice, reduce congestion, and enhance livability. This study focused on developing and evaluating multimodal wide corridor routing methods, analyzing the modal choice behavior of travelers using a generalized cost model and a mixed constant and separate user balance model, and implementing and assessing innovative road space management strategies. The data were collected using GIS (Geographical Information System) to compare the performance and impacts of the proposed methods and techniques with existing ones, such as shortest path, minimum interference, maximum capacity, and lane addition, using various performance measures, such as travel time, modal share, congestion level, environmental impact, safety, and equity. This research aims to optimize corridors in Hyderabad, Sindh, to encourage various transportation options, such as the BRT system and Peoples Bus Service, to reduce congestion and enhance livability by developing and accessing different methods and strategies. This study analyzed available data through a geospatial perspective to optimize corridors in Hyderabad, Sindh, focusing on multimodal routing methods, modal choice behavior, and innovative road space management strategies to enhance urban livability rather than relying on simulation software or field-collected data.

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  • Mehnaz Soomro & Irfan Ahmed Memon & Imtiaz Ahmed Chandio & Saima Kalwar & Hina Marvi & Aneel Kumar & Afraz Ahmed Memon, 2025. "Sustainable Urban Mobility: Corridor Optimization to Promote Modal Choice, Reduce Congestion, and Enhance Livability in Hyderabad, Pakistan," World, MDPI, vol. 6(1), pages 1-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jworld:v:6:y:2025:i:1:p:12-:d:1563765
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    1. Rabia Soomro & Irfan Ahmed Memon & Agha Faisal Habib Pathan & Waqas Ahmed Mahar & Noman Sahito & Zulfiqar Ali Lashari, 2022. "Factors That Influence Travelers’ Willingness to Adopt Bus Rapid Transit (Green Line) Service in Karachi," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-35, August.
    2. Hudyeron Rocha & António Lobo & José Pedro Tavares & Sara Ferreira, 2023. "Exploring Modal Choices for Sustainable Urban Mobility: Insights from the Porto Metropolitan Area in Portugal," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(20), pages 1-20, October.
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