Megaregion Mobility
Unlocking Bengaluru's Future: A Vision for Megaregional Mobility Bengaluru, often hailed as India's "Silicon Valley," is at a crossroads. Rapid urbanization and a booming population, growing at the fastest rate among major Indian cities at 2.94% year-over-year, have brought with them significant challenges: severe traffic congestion, strained infrastructure, and environmental degradation. The city's reliance on water pumped from 70 km away and its distinction of having the highest number of private cars in India further highlight the urgency of the situation. But what if Bengaluru's future wasn't just about managing growth within its current boundaries, but about strategically expanding its reach? This is the core idea behind megaregional mobility – a concept explored in a recent white paper by the institutions in the Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) Cluster. What is a Megaregion and Why Bengaluru Needs One? A megaregion is a network of intercon...