Overview
Transport Planning Unit pledges a bright vision of being a leading transport policy and planning organization in the public sector of Pakistan. In particular, we envision to “Leading a dynamic, passionate and professional workforce affirmative about the future."
Functions
Transport Planning Unit aims at:
- Designing policies to guide development of a balanced transportation system in Punjab that in turn would promote public transport and protect the environment and enhance the safety of communities
- Reviewing existing transport policies, strategies and development programs ensuring that the transport development plans are sustainable, and would improve transport systems of the cities on the continuous basis in harmony with the city’s growth
- Conducting transport planning studies to develop comprehensive long term transportation plans, which support the mobility needs and economic development of cities in Punjab
- Preparing Transportation Improvement Programs and Traffic Management Plans for various cities of Punjab
- Developing a team of professionals who can undertake responsibility to purse the planning process with available indigenous resources in various districts throughout the province
Projects
Axle Load Management Regime
Government of Punjab has significantly improved road
infrastructure in Punjab. The rapid deterioration of pavement due to overloaded
vehicles causes economic loss to the country..
Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS)
Transport Department, Government of the Punjab initiated
VICS project to establish, state of the art 39 VICS stations in all districts of
Punjab in PPP mode. An international Swedish firm M/s Opus inspection was
selected in 2015.
Punjab Green Development (PGD) Program
Punjab Government signed an agreement under the name of
Punjab Green Development (PGD) Program with World Bank.
Sheikhupura Urban Transport Master Plan (SUTMP)
Sheikhupura or (Shekhupura, Shekhu Pura) is an industrial
city in the Punjab province of Pakistan located northwest of metropolis of
Lahore. It is known for its historical places, and is commonly known locally as
"Qila (fort) Shaikhupura”..
Comprehensive Study for the Public Transport System in
the Gujrat City
Gujrat city is an important industrial hub of Punjab as
well as the capital of Gujrat District. Gujrat surrounded by many villages and
towns is situated on the bank of Chenab River, which serves as passenger origin
and destinations.
Identification of Urban and Sub-Urban Bus Routes for
Sialkot City
The Transport Department (TD) as per its responsibilities
has introduced new urban buses in the major cities of the Punjab to provide
efficient, comfortable, safe, and economical public transport throughout the
Punjab.
Publications