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City buzz: Delhi’s ‘Chipko’ moment, Swachh city rankings 2018 and more

June 30, 2018 News Desk

Never miss what’s important for you to know! For the busy reader, a quick look at some of the week’s most significant news headlines from cities across India.

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?

Can Bicycle Mayors help Indian cities?

May 21, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

When city planners cannot think like a cyclist, there comes a need to have a person who can give insights and perspectives. Bicycle Mayor is that person, and Bengaluru is going to have one.

City Buzz: Air pollution crisis, Mumbai Development Plan and Kolkata’s shocking meat scandal

May 4, 2018 News Desk

A lot’s happening in our cities, are you missing something? Here’s a quick round-up of some of the recent, most important news from urban India.

City buzz: Why Delhi authorities came under fire from the SC, and more…

April 12, 2018 News Desk

Do you know why the Supreme Court slammed the Centre and Delhi civic authorities recently, saying that if they did not act now, they might have to move base like Tughlaq? Read more on this and other key headlines from India’s fast growing cities.

What every highway driver should know about FASTag

March 24, 2018 Rakesh Dubbudu

In 2014, the government launched FASTag in order to provide for seamless movement at toll plazas. But what do rules say about cars without FASTag getting into fast lanes? And what is the latest take on that by the Parliamentary Standing Committee?

Why is IIT Kharagpur training driving instructors from Kolkata and around?

March 21, 2018 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Close to 450 driving school trainers from Kolkata and other districts have been trained under a programme piloted by the premier institute under the ‘Safe Drive Save Life’ campaign of the state government. The mission: to promote a culture of safe driving by training the trainer.

Delhi divided: Will new parking management plan reduce traffic congestion?

March 12, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Park your car in front of your home and pay. Pay more during peak hours, and many other rules. Some decry it as plain unfair, others feel it’s the only solution to traffic and pollution. Ironically, many Delhiites are not even aware that this is in force!

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.

How much are bus drivers paid in our metro cities?

February 13, 2018 Navya P K

The recent strike by MTC drivers in Chennai over demands for a wage hike, and in several cities in the past, raises an important question: how are these key drivers of the urban public transport system remunerated?

Lakhs register in carpooling apps across Indian cities

January 30, 2018 Navya P K

Cheap, environment-friendly and easy, carpooling is slowly gaining in popularity, especially among office-goers, and could potentially reduce congestion on crowded city roads.

City buzz: Do you know how many cars hit Mumbai roads daily?

January 20, 2018 News Desk

Mumbai’s alarming vehicular explosion, plans for CCTV footage for govt school parents in Delhi, and new Metro projects in the horizon — this and other news from urban India this week.

City buzz: A bus strike, cycling plans and…flying rickshaws!

January 11, 2018 News Desk

What’s happening in our cities? If you’ve missed some of the key plots in the urbanisation narrative in India over the last week, here’s a chance to catch up.

India on the go 2017: Which was the slowest city?

December 30, 2017 News Desk

Transportation services provider Ola has revealed several telling facts on mobility patterns in Indian cities in 2017. A summary in five interesting infographics

Travelling to Mangalore by Rajdhani? Here’s what you may expect!

December 25, 2017 Akash K

With poor access and connectivity and glaring infrastructural gaps, the Mangalore Railway Junction station is crying out for attention, but apart from usual election season promises, there has been little action on the front.

Will Ola’s ‘Pedal’ service make cycle sharing more popular in Indian cities?

December 6, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

With a plethora of private, government and individual initiatives, cycle-sharing in India is catching up fast and could offer a greener, non-motorised alternative for short commute. Will Ola’s new service give it a push?

Metro projects booming, but how many will use them?

November 15, 2017 Navya P K

Some 50 Indian cities are looking at existing and proposed metro rail networks to relieve woes related to mobility and congestion. But with the prevailing planning, land use, and connectivity, will that remain a pipe dream?

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.

Is Bengaluru’s bus system an intelligence failure?

October 25, 2017 Darryl D'Monte

Although Bengaluru’s Intelligent Transport System for buses has been nominated for the prestigious C40 Cities award for sustainable transportation, the reality on the ground leaves much to be desired.

Meet the Good Samaritans helping Mangalore’s understaffed traffic police

October 16, 2017 Harsha Raj Gatty

As the Mangalore traffic police force struggles to manage the explosive rise in motor vehicles, traffic wardens and civic volunteers step in to make their work easier and the city commute smoother.