This is something which, I am sure, the Minister will look into. We should follow the good example of Tokyo where the metro rail corporation does not work in isolation of the other development work that takes place in the city. Each and every inch of land in Tokyo has been very effectively utilized keeping in view that the total population of extended Tokyo is more than 45 million. So, optimum land utilization can actually help. Metro Corporation has to work in tandem with other civic agencies in the city and ensure that proper utlization of land takes place. Urban transportation is an extremely important issue now for us. Here I would like to support the point wmade by my freind that unfortunately that, as I said earlier, we are trying to encourage private transport as against public transport. We are doing nothing to encourage the healthy form of transport bicycle. There are no exclusive lanes for use of bicycles anywhere in India. What is the message that we are trying to give to the people? Is it, Do not use bicycles; use cars? Is that we want to tell them? Or do we want bicycles to be used? I think in urban planning we must ensure that more and more lanes are reserved for bicycle users as well as pedestrains. Even if you have public transport, there are at least 90 per cent of the people who would actually by walking rather than commuting. Therefore, you must try and ensure that the balance is also properly maintained. Sir, I support the Bill. Knowing Dr. Jaipal Reddy, I am sure he does a good job of whatever he does. So, I am sure he will do a good job of this also. Hopefully, this work will be completed well before the Commonwealth Games. Otherwise, Commonwealth Games will be ready and then we would be actually talking.
