Commute

Read in-depth reportage, explainers and analysis of urban transportation challenges and solutions. Traffic congestion, modes of public transit such as the bus, Metro rail or suburban rail, sustainable mobility, government policy and citizen demands are at the core of these articles. Explore articles on various initiatives to improve the state of commute: from ride-sharing services to pedestrian-friendly streets and cycling infrastructure, to proposals for improvement of congestion-related problems in local neighbourhoods. You can also find explainers on transport-related services like getting a Drivers License or a No-Objection Certificate.

If you want to ride pillion in Bengaluru, don’t forget the helmet!

by January 12, 2016

On the first day of implementing the helmet rule for pillion riders, not many pillion riders were seen wearing the helmet in Bengaluru. Pic: Akshatha M Finally helmets have become mandatory for two-wheeler pillion riders in Bengaluru. For all those who have been cribbing about the rule of helmet for pillion riders, there is no other go but to follow it, or face the music. The Transport department has decided to implement the new rule from today: January 12th. However the enforcement may be a bit slower in order to give time for people to buy new helmets and get…

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How citizens near Kanakpura road protested against BDA’s inaction

by January 12, 2016

The road connecting Kanakpura road and BDA 80 feet ring road has been in a terrible state for years now. It has open manholes and the road is covered with potholes which are potentially fatal in nature. Open manholes dot the road. Pic: VK Srivatsa The pothole-ridden road. Pic: VK Srivatsa There are multiple instances of two-wheeler riders getting injured every day. If they try avoiding a pothole by swerving to the left or right, they could fall into one of the open manholes. And if they try to avoid the manhole, there is a good chance they can break their…

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Hulimavu-Begur road in Akshayanagar Layout gets a facelift

by January 6, 2016

In October 2015, I had written an article on the absence of asphalted roads in Akshayanagar Layout, off Bannerghatta Road.  In the past 2.5 months, much work has happened on the Hulimavu-Begur stretch. The stretch of road, which previously looked like this...  ...has been tarred as seen below here. The entire Hulimavu-Begur road stretch till DLF New Town has been repaired and asphalted. Having said this, the Yelenahalli Road continues to remain a nightmare. (This picture was taken in November 2015) Along with complaints and concerns, it is also essential to highlight the positive action taken by local administration. Hoping…

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Sea of red wants the govt to repair the roads that they dread

by December 18, 2015

Pic: Mayur Channagere Over 2,000 people formed a sea of red, under the Ibblur Flyover this Friday noon. They braved the sun, dust and traffic taking time off work and chores to protest against poor quality roads, daily jams, and smog filled air. Residents of Sarjapur Road and ORR neighbourhoods were upset that though Bellandur ward is one of the highest tax paying wards in Bengaluru, the state of civic infrastructure is extremely poor. People were waving placards and shouting slogans demanding the government fix the problems.  Roads have not been properly laid in years, and there are no footpaths…

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