Localizing Global Solutions: An Area-Based Framework for Transferred Interventions

Authors: Surashmie Nishikant Kaalmegh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v14.i1.232901

Short DOI: https://doi.org/hbmhq3

Country: India

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Abstract: Urban mobility interventions often fail in developing economies because transferred policies lack compatibility with local contexts. Using India as a case study, this paper investigates why common solutions like Flyovers and Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRTS) yield inconsistent results compared to their donor cities.
The analysis identifies four critical contextual barriers: imbalanced income distribution, high modal diversity (mixed modes), the informal economy, and complex socio-cultural factors. For instance, flyovers often ignore the majority of slow-mode users, while BRTS faces land constraints and middle-class resistance.
The study concludes that the efficacy of transferred solutions depends on their compatibility and congruence with local realities. To address this, the paper proposes an Area-Based Approach (ABA)—a framework focusing on localized territories to better understand user needs. This shift is essential for achieving equitable, inclusive, and sustainable urban transportation outcomes.

Keywords: efficacy, transfer, measures, mitigation, context, interventions

Paper Id: 232901

Published On: 2026-01-26

Published In: Volume 14, Issue 1, January-February 2026

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