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Bengaluru Train Network Map

19 August 2010 - 5:55pm — idontspam
Public Transport

Following map shows all the under construction and proposed train routes for Bengaluru. Commuter rail network is shown in Orange and the Monorail alignment approved this week under swiss challenge is shown in Dark Green. Click to expand the map in Flickr 

Highest kickbacks - the new norm

19 August 2010 - 5:08pm — murali772
Governance

While the BJP is rightfully on the offensive against the colossal misdeeds vis-a-vis the CWG, in its own backyard, instances of financial impropriety, though not on such a big scale as in Delhi, have come to light.

An easy and safe Park and go option - Impose heavy fines for parking violations

19 August 2010 - 1:30pm — Ramesh Menon
EnforcementTraffic

During my recent visit to Commercial Street on two ocassions, I witnessed a series of parking violations. Although there are traffic wardens, parking bays and payment options, I noticed drivers parking at will ignoring the inconvenience of the other commuters.

Meeting with BMRC, Friday

18 August 2010 - 9:28pm — Naveen
20 Aug 2010
Asia/Calcutta
Metro RailPublic Transport

Some of us at Praja are planning to go meet Metro officials this Friday, 20th/August. Those interested to join in may leave a note here. We will not be able to take more than 5 people along, so please respond soonest since we have to resort to 'first come first serve' basis & give priority to more senior praja members.

Police ticketing BMTC

18 August 2010 - 11:24am — sanjayv
EnforcementTraffic

 A short report:  I saw a traffic policeman giving a challan to a BMTC bus that was parked awkwardly on the down ramp from Marathalli bridge.  Excellent start.  I want to see challans for improper parking at bus stops, illegal U-turns, ignoring lane discipline etc.

Arrogance personified

17 August 2010 - 1:56pm — murali772
Everything else

In a crude show of political might, labour minister B N Bacche Gowda and his gunman physically assaulted a family which dared to overtake the minister’s vehicle. When Bharat (the driver of the vehicle) questioned if he had committed any crime by overtaking the minister’s vehicle, Gowda allegedly stepped out of his car and physically assaulted Bharat.

Wrong entry by motorists causing dangerous situation at new Kadugodi flyover

17 August 2010 - 1:22pm — Ramesh Menon
Infrastructure

The new flyover at Kadugodi opposite to Brindavan ashram is proving a great help to all commuters in terms of saving time and travel comfort. However, a minor design flaw has already created a dangerous driving situation there. Drivers, especially of autos and bikes are wrongly entering the bridge without taking the u-turn designated for them causing accidents.

Bus pass fare increased

17 August 2010 - 11:03am — tellvkb
BusPublic Transport

Hi,

BMTC has increased daily bus pass fare to 40 now for whose who don't have ID cards. Is this fare enough?

Right to Information act (RTI) and transparency

16 August 2010 - 7:37pm — psaram42
Governance

 In this age of the internet and exponential growth of the web, the RTI act 2005 should have been at best, a history by now. It is amazing to read the RTI 2005 document available on the web. It creates posts like Chief Information Commissioner and what not, for providing the so called information. I admit I could not, nor was I interested in reading this kind of document.

Want to know how a govt dept prioritizes things?

15 August 2010 - 9:24am — silkboard
Governance

Happy I'day to all. Got a proposal for an RTI gig. Would take IDD (Infrastructure Development Department of Govt of Karnataka, currently headed by Mr V Madhu) only as an example, but we could pick any other busy government department as a target. The idea is to find out how the dept decides on the priority of projects it has on hands.



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