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

Mehnaz Soomro (), Irfan Ahmed Memon (), Imtiaz Ahmed Chandio, Saima Kalwar, Hina Marvi, Aneel Kumar and Afraz Ahmed Memon
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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

World, 2025, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-20

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.

Keywords: Peoples Bus Service (PBS); sustainable urban mobility; bus rapid transit (BRT); health and well-being; urban road network optimization; environmental sustainability; livability; multimodal corridor planning; Hyderabad; Sindh; Pakistan (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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