Abstract: This talk breaks down India’s National Urban Transport Policy 2006 to understand why its progressive vision has not translated into tangible outcomes. While the policy aims to reverse the transport planning paradigm, focusing on moving people rather than vehicles, implementation has remained fragmented and inconsistent. By examining different structural and operational gaps, the talk highlights the need to move from guidance to accountability, with stronger governance frameworks, sustained financing, and measurable outcomes aligned with accessibility, equity, and climate objectives.
Speaker Bio-sketch: Ms. Zohra Mutabanna is an AICP-accredited city and transport planner with over 18 years of experience across India and internationally. She specialises in urban mobility, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), and integrated land use–transport planning. She is the Associate Director at Studio POD and leads the Project Support Unit for the GIZ-led SUM-ACA programme, supporting Indian cities in advancing climate-responsive, inclusive mobility systems.