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Celebrating 10 Years

Table of Contents

Transportation in Developing Countries: Greenhouse Gas Scenarios for Delhi, India

Foreword    ii

Executive Summary     iii

I. Introduction    1

II. Delhi's Transportation Picture     4

               A. Motivations for Change     4
               B. Travel Characteristics and Vehicle Ownership     11

III. Policies and Strategies   19
              
A. Baseline Forecasts of Vehicles and Travel     19
               B. Vehicle Technology     20
               C. Rapid Transit    22
               D. Road Infrastructure Enhancements     22
               E. Restraining Demand and Improving Supply     23

IV. Scenarios for the Future     25
              
A. High Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scenario     25
               B. Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scenario    27

V. Conclusion      31

Glossary       35

Appendix       36

End Notes        40