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(d) Improve perception and marketing of public
transport.

MISSION PLAN IV
------------------ RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
ENCOURAGE NON-MOTORIZED ROAD ------------------
TRANSPORT SYSTEM Reputed Academic Institutes
(a) Development of infrastructure to facilitate safe involved in transport management
non-motorized transport such as bicycles. research and ICT, Ministry of
Road Transport and Highways,
(b) Design road infrastructure with adequate NITI Aayog, Ministry of Urban
sidewalks and other safety features for Development, Ministry of Rural
Development, State Governments,
pedestrians. National Highway Authority of
India, State PWDs, Bureau of Indian
(c) Repair of all sidewalks with necessary facilities. Standards, Traffic Departments,
(d) Ensure education and training, good traffic Various local organizations related
to road transport, Driving and
management techniques and better automotive Training institutes.
enforcement for non-motorized transport.

8.2.6 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

MISSION PLAN I
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ENCOURAGE GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND LOWER ENERGY COSTS IN THE TRANSPORT
SECTOR
(a) Promote fuel-efficient vehicles in the transport
sector.

(b) Establish relatively higher tax on fossil fuels to
encourage their conservation.

(c) Promote car-pooling opportunities e.g.
preferential tolls, high occupancy vehicle (HOV)
lanes.

(d) Encourage use of clean and energy efficient
transport modes as pedestrian and bicycle
modes

MISSION PLAN II
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
(a) Develop a land transportation system which is
environment friendly.
(b) Ensure that road development is in compliance
with government’s statutory regulations.

(c) Develop appropriate tax and pricing structure
for road users to reflect environmental costs
and other externalities.

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