Mumbai Development Authority

Mumbai Development Authority was established in 1975 by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act, 1974.The Mumbai Development Authority is responsible for the development of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) which comprises a Mega city of Mumbai - the capital of Maharastra State - and rapidly growing hinterland MMRDA covers an area of around 4355 sq.km

Objectives of Mumbai Development Authority

• To prepare a traffic dispersal model for efficient mobility and connectivity.
• To develop major North-South road links in suburbs including a Mass Rapid Transit Connectivity.
• To strengthen / augment the East-West Connectivity in the suburbs.
• To provide efficient / fast pubic transport corridors.
• To facilitate safe and convenient movement for pedestrians (Subways / FOBs / Footpaths) including Station Area Traffic Improvement Schemes (SATIS).
• To provide high capacity uninterrupted road connection to both the Airports.
• To remove level crossings in Mumbai
• To provide bus terminals / bus depots and to create facilities for passengers