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Notes from Open Meeting Dec 13

Placeholder post for notes from Saturday's meeting. All those who attended are encouraged to write some.

Safe Passage Meeting

28 Dec 2008 10:00
28 Dec 2008 11:00
Asia/Calcutta
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This post was put as a comment earlier by Mr. Chandrasekar, which is self explanatory.

Marketing project on BMTC - a survey

Public Transport

Thampan sent in this request for help with a survey he is doing for his project on BMTC at IIM-B. Posting the link to the survey and the note on his behalf. He says thanks to all Praja contributors for the amazing information his team found here:

Metro delayed by one year

Metro Rail

So what we had suspected all along is true.  Namma Metro is delayed by one year.   Reach One itself is badly delayed. See this news - Metro Delayed..

India Road Transport Service Efficiency Study

Public Transport

Though rather dated (November 1, 2005), the study by the World Bank recommending privatisation of Inter-City Bus Services, is gaining greater currency by the day. As such, even if the jury is out on whether privatisation can work in cities, the argument in support of the same, as far as Inter-City Bus Services is concerned, is too persuasive to be ignored any longer.

Policies Affecting Competition in Passenger Road Transportation Sector

BusPublic Transport

The NCAER study of state policies affecting competition in Passenger Road Transportation Sector, commissioned by the Competition Commission of India in March 14,2007, recommends major role for private players.

Vote for Delhi, Vote for BRTS?

Even the poll pundits have been surprised with the election results of DELHI.

Road Safety in Bangalore

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Recent terrorist activities have highlighted our vulnerability, drawing a lot of well deserved attention. But we should not forget that at the same time, other neglected issues continue to cause havoc in everyday life.

BTRAC & Signals

Traffic

BTRAC is putting signals in almost every intersections and replacing manual signals with lights.

One thing I observed in most of the replacement was that there is more congestion and waiting now. Traffic cops were manually observing the density of vehicles and releasing it accordingly. Waiting times used to be less.

Mysore Bangalore Rail Double line Project

Public Transport

Whatever happened to the gallopping project of Double line between Bangalore and Mysore? The latest roadblock is the monument concerning Tippusultan Gun carriage which is rumoured to come very close to the tracks and hence the doubling rail track goes back to the back burner or freezer if you ask me!



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