The paper presents an overview of TDM measures which have been applied worldwide, and to identify its possibility for applying in each specific local situation. Then, the paper discuss on the traffic situation in Hanoi, evaluate the current implementation of TDM measures in order to identify appropriate measures. The findings may help city agencies in better applying the right TDM solution at the right situations and thus result in reducing the traffic congestion towards a sustainable transportation in Hanoi as well in other similar cities in Vietnam and Asian countries.