PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT IN ALMATY
Abstract
The purpose of this research. Is to explore, analyze and suggest whether Light Rail Transit (LRT) will be effective in Almaty. Almaty is the biggest city in Kazakhstan. Good public transport is essential in big cities but the current public transport of Almaty is failing due to traffic jam. The city needs a combination of good public transport options.
Methodology. Current research applies qualitative methods including SWOT analysis. For this, data was collected using a questionnaire followed by analysis of data in excel.
Originality / value of the research. The construction of LRT will take less time compared to extension of metro. Also, under the local geological conditions (the city is located in a zone of nine-point seismicity), LRT is much more suitable than the metro. With the introduction of LRT, it is expected that with the availability of improved public transport system, people will gradually change the usage of their private vehicles to public transport.
The findings of this study. Will facilitate Almaty city authority to be convinced about the importance of LRT at the policy and decision making level to achieve modal shift to environment friendly transport options such as LRT.
About the Authors
D. M. Z. Islam
Bang College of Business, KIMEP University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almaty
A. Telibayev
KIMEP University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Almaty
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For citations:
Islam D.M., Telibayev A. PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT RAIL TRANSPORT IN ALMATY. Central Asian Economic Review. 2020;(3):105-119.
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