Amith Subramanian Pallavoor, Author at Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Where street food vendors pay taxes: Rajarajeshwari Nagar food court sets example

August 29, 2018 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

There’s a lot of demand for street food in Bengaluru. However, the facilities offered to street vendors are zero. Street vending is not a formal business option yet. How can this issue be solved? The city itself has an interesting example that showcases that.

No more real estate scams please, involve people in Light Rail planning

December 21, 2016 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Bringing Light Rail system to Bengaluru will involve redeveloping 5042 acres of land. Can the government turn this into an example of participatory democracy?

A road where construction never ends, nor do traffic snarls

November 25, 2016 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

For years, residents of Banashankari, JP Nagar, and other areas along the Outer Ring Road, as well as commuters on the route, have been suffering due to ill-conceived and continuous construction. Isn’t there a better way to address mobility issues, wonders an anguished citizen.

A beginner’s guide to investing for the future

November 2, 2016 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Life for the urban citizen is fraught with uncertainty today. It’s wise to be prepared and here are some tips to help you get started.

How to stay financially prepared for a job loss

October 30, 2016 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

In Bengaluru, as in other cities, pink slips are not so uncommon anymore. These financial planning tips could help you cope with job losses better.

Commute

Is it possible to connect to South Bengaluru through railways?

January 7, 2015 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Will developing Anekal, Vijayanagar and Bidadi railway stations as terminals help reduce traffic jams in South Bengaluru area? Amith Subramaniam Pallavoor argues that it will.

Commute

Yeshwanthpur roads could become jam-free, people-friendly. Here’s how.

November 20, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

With some simple changes and planning, transport facilities in Yeshwanthpur can improve, making the area even more attractive for the growing numbers buying new properties.

Here is why Bangalore needs late night transport solutions

October 27, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Late night public transport options in Bangalore are few. What are the impediments that BMTC faces in introducing adequate late night services? Read on!

Commute

Metro Reach 3B to be a reality soon: Why commuters may yet not use it

October 13, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

What expectation has BMRCL set for the expansion of Peenya to Nagasandra stretch? What are the hurdles that are pulling Metro back from its journey towards profitability? Read on.

Funding Bengaluru’s Suburban Railways: PPP, or public funds?

July 16, 2014 Amith Subramanian Pallavoor

Private investment in railways will lead to private parties not running trains in routes that are not profitable. It can also affect affordability.