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Tata small car - boon or curse?

10 January 2008 - 10:38pm — asj
Is the Tata 1 lac car a curse or a boon? Some thoughts -

Is BRTS right for all cities?

10 January 2008 - 10:21pm — asj

I am aware that much needs doing with regards enhancing public transport in all Indian cities. What I am not convinced is whether all cities should have a BRT. Could there be simpler options that are more cost-effective? My answer to this question is a 'yes'.

BMLTA and Public Transport

10 January 2008 - 8:18am — admin

Traffic is one thing and Public Transport another. Traffic is about moving vehicles, public transport people. Something like BTRAC is aimed at traffic management - wider roads, flyovers, signals an stuff. Enforcement on roads, how to drive etc are also more like traffic topics. Getting to know and discuss the upcoming BMLTA, tracking BMTC's efforts to enhance its services, and watching BMLTA, BMTC and Metro all work together to create public transport infrastructure - all this needs a dedicated 'forum' of its own.

So, we have created a new high level project (see the list under "track projects') for the purpose. We expect that folks like Mr Muralidhar Rao, Sudhir, Vasanth, City.zen and others would contribute their awareness, knowledge and opinions there. Use the "Public Transport" label if you want your posts/threads to appear under this 'project'.

When Vehicles are Prioritised over Humans (Pedestrians)

9 January 2008 - 8:56pm — asj
I invite everyone to check this slide show http://www.youtube.com/wa... Though I have made an example of Pune, are any of our other small cities different? What we need is a back to the basics approach ''first footpaths, then roads'' only then will we get our urban planning right.

BIAL Connectivity Updates Jan 2008

8 January 2008 - 7:03am — tsubba
This month's connectivity updates begin with statements from the traffic police about their plans for the Bellary road including, banning U-turns & right turns on the road, and pictures and a trip report to devanahalli on the alternative routes to bellary road by maritimer of SSC.

Of Traffic, Planning & BMLTA

7 January 2008 - 12:18am — tsubba
For a while we have been discussing the need for an integrated authority to address issues of transportation and traffic. There is a new authority precisely for this. Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA). If that does not ring a bell, then you are not alone. Chief secretary, A Ravindra, says it is the same with other organizations that ought to be working with it.

His observations about the systemic problems with BMLTA, gave an oppurtunity to consolidate the discussions we have had on this, along with the observations he has made. Read on & opine

What happened to BRTS between Hebbal and Silkboard on outer ring road?

6 January 2008 - 6:26pm — Vasanth
BRTS - A more buzzing word nowadays with most of the urban transport planners and educational institutions. IIT professors and Volvo marketing personnels are especially pushing this technology showing the cost benefits and ease of implementation. Bangalore MRTS plan contains a BRTS corridor from Hebbal to Silkboard along outer ring road. But, nothing is heard about that so far such as who is going to implement, is it going to be BOOT/BMTC owned etc. If at all if BRTS is confirmed on this part, then why delay?

BIAL Official Updates 2007

5 January 2008 - 8:40pm — tsubba
Official Updates For 2007

GLTS Event this sunday

4 January 2008 - 3:32pm — shas3n

Our good friends at GLTS are organising an event to tidy up the road medians in Indiranagar. Below is their message to each one of us. Do participate if you can.

Dear Friend,

Wish you a very Happy and a prosperous New Year.

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