Optimising Parking Management and Strategic Bus Network Planning
TUL Foundation was invited to conduct training sessions for IAS trainee officers at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. The sessions focused on two critical aspects of urban mobility — optimising parking management and strategic bus network planning. Led by Dr. Abhijit Lokre and Sarang Pingale, the workshops explored practical approaches to managing urban transport systems through policy, planning and data-driven decision making. The sessions aimed to strengthen the understanding of sustainable mobility solutions among future administrators and policymakers.
Outcomes
- Conducted workshops on optimising parking management by assessing vehicle demand, parking supply and efficient utilisation of urban space.
- Facilitated discussions on strategies to manage parking systems while reducing congestion and improving accessibility in cities.
- Explored principles of strategic bus network planning, focusing on efficient, accessible and commuter-oriented public transport systems.
- Discussed approaches to improve connectivity, reduce waiting times and create seamless interchange options within bus networks.
- Introduced planning perspectives that integrate operational efficiency with commuter convenience and urban mobility goals.
Impacts
- Capacity building: Enhanced the understanding of sustainable urban transport planning among IAS trainee officers through practical and policy-oriented discussions.
- Policy perspective development: Encouraged future administrators to think critically about parking management and public transport as key components of urban governance.
- Strengthening urban mobility discourse: Contributed towards building awareness around efficient, accessible and integrated mobility systems for Indian cities.
