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@article{182527,
        author = {L. Venkata Pavan Kumar and Talari Jaswanth Kumar},
        title = {Evolving Urban Transport in Visakhapatnam: A Smart City Case Study on Mobility Planning},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2296-2304},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182527},
        abstract = {As Visakhapatnam continues to grow as a coastal industrial hub, rapid motorization and fragmented urban planning have stressed its transportation systems, prompting the need for sustainable solutions under the Smart City Mission. This study explores how the city responded through measures such as junction redesign, structured parking policies, and the promotion of non-motorized transport (NMT). Results show that while private vehicle ownership surged, public transport usage fell to below 20%, leading to congestion and safety challenges, especially at high-demand locations like Beach Road and Gajuwaka Junction. In response, the city implemented Adaptive Traffic Management Systems, pilot NMT corridors, and parking reforms—steps that, although still in early stages, reflect a shift toward integrated mobility planning. The study concludes that Visakhapatnam's progress offers a replicable model for mid-sized Indian cities aiming to transform urban mobility while balancing local needs, environmental goals, and economic growth.},
        keywords = {Visakhapatnam, smart city, Mobility planning, urban transport.},
        month = {July},
        }