India, Jan. 29 -- Targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic congestion, improve travel speeds, and lower emissions, as demonstrated by global examples, the Economic Survey 2025-2026 released on January 29 said, highlighting measures adopted by cities such as Singapore and London to address urban congestion.

"Manage demand where geometry is most binding: Targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic, raise speeds, and cut emissions, as seen internationally," it said.

It noted that recent reforms, such as the Chennai Metropolitan Area Parking Policy (2025), whereby private vehicle us...