Factors Affecting Traffic Jam in Karachi and its Impact
on Performance of Economy
Faiq Matin
Gobind M. Herani
Usman Ali Warraich
Abstract
Attempt has been made to investigate the factors of
traffic jam in Karachi and find out its impact on the
performance of economy. Previous studies highlight the
same field but due to rapidly changes in infrastructure
of Karachi city and growing population raise the demand
for more facilities, space and vehicles. It became a
vital challenge for city to manage the flow of traffic
as per routine and design the ways through which
problems can rectify and minimize the future problems.
In this study exploratory approach has been used and
primary data was collected through various methods and
techniques which helpful to investigate in the subject
matter. The qualitative research study conducted via one
to one interviews from citizens of Karachi along with
the structured questions. Researcher’s observation and
experience work as a catalyst to analyze the factual
finding in an appropriate way. The results of data have
been critically examined from prospective. This study
concluded the key issues for traffic jam is
non-availability of long term planning by traffic
management which leaves negative impact on performance
of economy is clearly exposed. It is recommended that
factors indicated in this research may be rectified and
remedial measurement may be taken to control these
responsible factors which will creates better
performance of economy.
JEL. Classification: E26; P27; H11; P17.
Keywords: Traffic Jam, Traffic Management, Congestion, Karachi, Performance of economy.
