The article discusses challenges in creating transportation plans for growing cities in developing countries, using Colombo as an example. It suggests integrating land use and transportation plans, forecasting future demand, and involving the public in the planning process. The study recommends evaluating projects based on different scenarios and corridors, and emphasizes the importance of communication with policymakers. It also proposes exploring legal, institutional, and financial aspects for plan implementation, including the possibility of a new organization for monitoring and data management.