New Delhi, June 19 -- Patna, the capital of Bihar and a Smart City, is changing at a rapid pace. But traffic jams on its roads continue. The city still does not have a definitive Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) yet.

New roads and bridges and the number of private and city-run public transport have expanded. Work on the metro rail is going on in full swing. Diesel vehicles have switched to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A 440-metre-long underground walkway (subway) has been built to connect Patna Junction and the multi-modal hub. The route has facilities like escalators, travelators, lifts and ramps, which are helping commuters to move easily. But still, commuting even 10-15 kilometres within the city is difficult for the commuters.

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