Adhraa Almansoori

Time is one of the few resources we can’t manufacture, automate or outsource. Yet for decades, we have allowed the daily commute to steal quality time from us. Across the world, congestion has been normalised. Any associated stress has been accepted. The journey between home and work has become a kind of dead zone in the day that is neither productive nor restorative. But what if we’ve misunderstood what the commute could be?

1. Introduction Cities around the world are aspiring to have world-class, sustainable and efficient public transport systems that are needed to enhance public transport, relieve congestion, and provide accessibility to different society groups—thus contributing to achieving a sustainable urban fabric. Mega projects such as Metros, Light Rail require significant investment and time to be completed. Limited funding, budget and time constraints are hindering the ambitious plans of many cities.