Jan 17, 2024
TOD helps Hanoi in promoting urban railway networks: Mayor
Hanoi's mayor highlighted the significance of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model in establishing urban railway networks. The model is expected to improve public transport, reduce traffic congestion, and positively impact socio-economic development. World Bank and experts emphasized the benefits of TOD, including reducing the reliance on personal vehicles, creating sustainable urban areas, and generating revenue for reinvestment in infrastructure projects. They also suggested exploring pilot routes with the TOD approach.