Bengaluru’s metro expansion aims to ease traffic congestion, but only 28% of jobs will be within 500 meters of a station by 2026. The city’s rapid growth and disconnected job hubs extend commutes, increasing reliance on private vehicles. Transit-oriented development and improved infrastructure are key strategies to address these challenges and boost public transport use.

Source: https://swarajyamag.com/infrastructure/despite-metro-expansion-long-commutes-and-traffic-congestion-plague-bengalurus-workforce-report