New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- In a bid to tackle Delhi's chronic traffic chaos, the transport department is preparing to launch a comprehensive study that will map the city's traffic flow, congestion points and public transport needs.

Officials said this will be the first government-backed exercise in several years to scientifically study how people move across the Capital and where the city's mobility gaps lie.

The survey will analyse traffic patterns on key corridors, including the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road, to assess road use during peak and off-peak hours. It will also look at parking demand, identify accident-prone spots, and suggest ways to improve coordination between buses, the Metro, and non-motorised transport.

"Delhi hasn't had a...