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Sustainable traffic solutions missing in campaign discourse as Bengaluru eyes one crore vehicles

April 15, 2019 Vimal Simha

As election discourse heats up, many political parties promise to make urban mobility, public transport key areas of focus. But do they walk the talk? What does the proposal for an elevated corridor in Bengaluru say about the search for sustainable mobility solutions?

Commute

To develop a city for transit, or transit for a city?

February 9, 2019 Sonal Kulkarni

As urban centres thrive and expand beyond the reach of walking and cycling distances, it becomes important for cities to understand and provide the most efficient and sustainable ways of moving people and goods. Can transit oriented development hold the key?

Civic

What’s stopping Gurgaon from being another Copenhagen?

January 31, 2019 Navya P K

A recent survey among close to 3000 employees of an IT company in Gurugram highlighted the city’s traffic woes. But it also yielded interesting data points that indicate improved cycling infrastructure could change things here.

Commute

What will it take for our city bus systems to keep fares low and still curtail losses?

November 13, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Most public bus units in our cities have run into huge losses. Yet, fare increase would make buses unaffordable for the ones who need them the most. Can the state step in and find a way for them to be accessible as well as economically viable?

Commute

Notes from Hyderabad: In praise of the bus less taken!

September 12, 2018 Jasmine Singh

A young professional shifts from Gurgaon to Hyderabad and is pleasantly surprised by how her commute has changed. Her personal account raises important questions about how our cities view issues of mobility.

Traffic in Delhi
Environment

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Bengaluru – which megacity has the most toxic emissions?

August 24, 2018 Down to Earth Staff

Which cities have the highest vehicle stock? Do they also pollute and guzzle fuel the most? Or do emissions depend more on the average length of motorised trips? Check out these and more pertinent findings from CSE’s latest analysis of transport-emissions in 14 cities.

Commute

Bike sharing is good, but will big city residents risk cycling to their destinations?

August 16, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Indian city roads witness a David-Goliath tussle everyday between cycles and motorised transport. And the latter still holds a big advantage. As more and more cities formally launch bike sharing programmes, will the commoner take to cycling in a big way, given the safety concerns?

Commute

Can waterways provide the key to developing Kochi?

June 29, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Upgrading the port city’s western waterways and canals can have a positive impact on not just transportation, but also the city’s economics and culture, finds new research at ICRIER. But what are the challenges to look out for?

Commute

Can carpooling become the next big thing in our cities?

February 22, 2018 Navya P K

Carpooling can provide a comfortable alternative to private transport, while reducing congestion on city roads. But many factors like novelty of the concept and lack of government support are holding back companies in the space.

Commute

Relook at transport policy a must to ensure Delhi residents’ right to clean air

November 14, 2017 Pawan Mulukutla

Emissions from transport constitute one of the primary pollutants leading to the shocking levels of air pollution in the capital region. Reducing this through an overhaul of transportation policy should therefore be top priority.

Commute

Why we must still reserve seats for women on public transport

October 5, 2017 Navya P K

The practice of reserving a certain number of seats for women on trains and buses is prevalent across cities, but continues to be questioned by many, including women. Navya P K weighs in on the reality of such reservation and its necessity.

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