National Urbanisation Policy - Ministry of Housing and Local ...

National Urbanisation PolicyNUP 16A more comprehensive traffic management shallbe implemented to ensure a more efficient andeffective traffic flow.Measuresi. Adopt an intelligent transportation systemand navigation system for traffic managementin towns.ii. Introduce a more efficient traffic managementsystem to control activities in urban centres thatgenerate exceedingly high volume of traffic.iii. Implement scheme to restrain private vehiclesfrom entering urban centres.iv. Limit the car parking facility in urban centres.v. Control vehicle movement through theimplementation of traffic calming programmes.vi. Adopt Computerised Area Traffic Control withinurban areas.NUP 17A more comprehensive road network shall bedeveloped to improve accessibility and mobilityfor inter and intra urban.Measuresi. Develop roads in accordance to hierarchy.ii. Increase accessibility to smoothen traffic flowthrough the provision of ring roads, short cutsand one way flow.iii. Provide lanes/special paths for motorcycles andpedestrians in urban areas.iv. Conduct a social impact assessment study forthe planning of new roads and the upgradingof roads.v. Conduct an environmental impact assessmentstudy for the planning of new roads and theupgrading of roads particularly inenvironmentally sensitive areas.vi. Conduct a traffic impact assessment for alldevelopment within the urban area.vii. Conduct road safety audit for the planning ofroad development.7.0 National Urbanisation Policy Thrust53