Ahmedabad: As the city prepares to step onto the global stage in the run-up to the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will host AmdavadNXT, a three-day public exhibition and convening on urban mobility from February 21 to 23 at Riverfront House. Open to all citizens, the initiative aims to spark city-wide dialogue on strengthening public transport as the backbone of an inclusive, climate-resilient and people-centric mobility system.

Organised by AMC under the SHIFT Transport coalition in partnership with WRI India, TUL Foundation, UrbanVoices, aProCh, MYBYK and others, the event is supported by over 50 organisations, 35 schools and 18 universities. As per the civic body, AmdavadNXT will bring together policymakers, planners, academic institutions, startups, civil society groups and citizens to reflect on Ahmedabad’s transport journey and chart the road ahead.

The exhibition will showcase the city’s mobility evolution, from AMTS to BRTS and Metro, through interactive maps, infographics, multimedia installations and panel discussions. Visitors can explore best practices from other cities in Gujarat, engage with startups working on civic and urban solutions, and view a life-size model of the UNESCO World Heritage Walled City of Ahmedabad. Municipal corporations from Navsari, Gandhinagar and Mehsana will also present innovative initiatives.

Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, said that as Ahmedabad grows as an economic and cultural hub with global ambitions, its mobility systems must evolve in tandem. “AmdavadNXT is an important step in bringing together institutions, experts and citizens to collectively envision a public transport system that is safe, inclusive and sustainable. By strengthening integration, accessibility and public engagement, we aim to make public transport the backbone of Ahmedabad’s urban future,” he said, inviting educational institutions to encourage student participation.

Beyond the exhibition, the deliberations and citizen feedback gathered over the three days will be consolidated into a White Paper titled ‘Making Amdavad Ready for 2030’. The document is expected to outline key recommendations, priority interventions and actionable pathways to enhance gender integration, safety, accessibility and climate responsiveness in the city’s transport network, supporting Ahmedabad’s readiness for global events and long-term urban growth.

The event, being held in collaboration with CEPT University, will run from 10 am onwards at the Ground Floor of Riverfront House and is open to all citizens. DeshGujarat