Transport is an essential part of modern life, but it comes with a high cost in increased greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Being a part of a sensitive Himalayan region, Leh has to work on meeting the mobility needs more sustainably and effectively.
In Leh town, there is an urgent need to reduce the use of motorised transport by developing environmentally-friendly and sustainable mobility solutions that provide a healthier and liveable environment for its residents.
The way forward will require a change in philosophy. Instead of planning for traffic and moving cars as efficiently and quickly as possible, we need to concentrate on moving people as efficiently and quickly as possible. Leh town needs to reduce travel demand and shift towards increasing active forms of transport (walking and
cycling) along with public transport while reducing the number of car trips. A. Leh needs to focus on creating an environment that encourages pedestrians to walk i.e. improve the walkability of the town