POST GAMES REPORT - Commonwealth Games Federation

where green concerns abound. The major focus areas were:
Improved Transportation System
A city’s transportation is often a marker of world-class
urban design and facilities. However, for several years, Delhi
lagged behind even other Indian cities when it came to the
quality and availability of public transport. Any effort to
make Delhi a world-leading city had to focus on improving
the National Capital Region’s (NCR’s) transportation system.
Over the past few years, several complaints regarding Delhi’s
public transport have been addressed and the Games
presented an opportunity for a generational leap.
Some of the projects undertaken during the Games
include:
Metro Expansion
Clean, safe, reliable, environment-friendly and modern,
the Metro has changed the way Delhi’s residents live, work
and shop. Delhi 2010 spurred Metro expansion due to the
OC CWG Delhi 2010’s decision to hold sporting events at
venues across the city. The Metro’s presence and excellent
connectivity enabled spectators for the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies, and other events, to have a smooth journey. This
Metro network of over 186 km is now letting the NCR’s
residents travel across the city in air-conditioned convenience.
The Metro has also connected the city centre to the airport,
allowing passengers an easy journey straight to the heart of
Delhi.
New Eco-friendly Bus Fleet
Apart from the Metro, Delhi’s city buses received a revamp
too. Almost 4,000 new buses, meeting international norms,
have been introduced. These low-floor buses, several of which
are air-conditioned, are on their way to eventually replacing
DTC’s older fleet. Not only are they comfortable, safe and
aesthetically pleasing, these Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-
fuelled buses are highly efficient and environmentally-friendly.
New bus shelters, designed to protect waiting passengers
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