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The state of the mobility infrastructure in cities, transport agencies and commute modes — from metro to buses, to cabs to bicycles, with a special focus on sustainability.

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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.

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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?

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City buzz: India’s most livable city, transport workers’ stir, opening of IKEA and more

August 14, 2018 News Desk

Here’s your chance once again to catch up on important news from our cities, reported over the week gone by.

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City buzz: Mumbai suburban rail risks, ATM scam shocker in Kolkata and villagers’ stir in Pune

August 6, 2018 News Desk

In case you’ve been too busy to track the news from India’s cities, here’s a quick wrap of some of the headlines from last week. Catch up on the latest with City Buzz.

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City buzz: SC verdict on Delhi vs Centre, Mumbai bridge collapse and more

July 7, 2018 News Desk

Quick weekend reading for you — a recap of some of the important headlines from our cities. Stay abreast of what’s happening.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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?

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