TRAFFIC: The most effective way to reduce the gridlock on Delhi streets is to recommend that the majority of the population use the available public transport. Delhi has a metro system, a public bus route, a taxi company and auto rickshaws.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Urban solid waste in Delhi or any other mega city in the world comprises of household, commercial, construction, industrial and hospital waste. A study of this waste has shown that 32% of this waster is compostable. A further 10.1% is recyclable with 6.6% being paper, 1.5% plastics and 2.5% metals. To reduce the amount of solid waste produced in Delhi and to later reduce the diseases and pollution caused by this Delhi needs to be more environmentally friendly reducing and recycling the materials used.
HOUSING: A possible solution to a deficiency in housing is creating a building similar to that of the high density living in Hong Kong. Although this can be a cramped style of living, at least a greater percentage of people will have a roof over their heads in a more hygienic living area.
- The new Delhi metro system is considered to be the best mode of public transport in Delhi. It is fairly priced, fast, efficient and environmentally friendly. Currently there are 6 lines covering the majority of the city.
- The Delhi bus system although cheap and convenient is below the high Western standards. Usually the buses are extremely busy, typically having standing room only. Also the predominance of buses don't have air conditioning and with the standard hot climates in Delhi this can be problematic. Although this network is not necessarily in the best of conditions it traverses a large amount of Delhi.
- The taxi corporation in Delhi is by far the most comfortable mode of transport despite it being the most expensive.
- Auto rickshaws are another opportune and cheap mode of transport. They can seat 3-4 passengers and are easily visible and hailed.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Urban solid waste in Delhi or any other mega city in the world comprises of household, commercial, construction, industrial and hospital waste. A study of this waste has shown that 32% of this waster is compostable. A further 10.1% is recyclable with 6.6% being paper, 1.5% plastics and 2.5% metals. To reduce the amount of solid waste produced in Delhi and to later reduce the diseases and pollution caused by this Delhi needs to be more environmentally friendly reducing and recycling the materials used.
HOUSING: A possible solution to a deficiency in housing is creating a building similar to that of the high density living in Hong Kong. Although this can be a cramped style of living, at least a greater percentage of people will have a roof over their heads in a more hygienic living area.