Sampling Designs and Protection of Human Subjects

It is widely perceived that the problem is threatening to get out of hand . Hence , effective and co-ordinate measures for controlling pollution need to be put in place without delay (Pendakur , 2002 . In view of the seriousness of the issue , the Minister of Environment and Forests decided to have a series of interactive meetings with concerned government agencies , NGOs , experts and citizens with the objective of defining a plan of action to combat the problem (Environment News India , 2001 . The outcome of these meetings is a HYPERLINK "http /envfor .nic .in :80 /divisions /cpoll

/delpolln .html " White on Pollution in Delhi with an Action Plan covering various aspects of pollution control , including vehicular and industrial pollution , solid waste management and noise pollution (Environment News India , 2001

Policies and Recommendations

Although the transport circumstances in New Delhi are complicated , they are certainly not hopeless . Indeed , local , state , and national governments could almost directly undertake vital actions that would greatly advance the situation , or at the very least , prevent its decline . In this closing section , five categories of comprehensive policies needed to deal with New Delhi 's transport crisis will be recommended

1 . Improved rights of way for pedestrians and cyclists

One of the most essential requirements is the provision of improved rights of way for pedestrians and cyclists . Throughout the world , these non-motorized travelers are among the most defenseless roadway users (Pucher , 2005 . Thus , Western European cities generally provide them with a wide range of separate facilities such as wide sidewalks (pavements , crosswalks , cycle paths , ped /bike traffic signals intersection modifications (bulb-outs , raised surface , special lighting , car-free zones , and traffic-calmed neighborhoods (Pucher and Dijkstra , 2003 . By comparison , New Delhi government officials and planners have fundamentally overlooked non-motorists - although they account for about half of all trips made - and thus expose them...