July | 2018 | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Bengaluru needs more roads, and elevated is the way to go

July 31, 2018 Nitin Seshadri

One can always argue against the manner in which the government takes up certain projects, but elevated corridors as a concept cannot be ruled out, argues Nitin Seshadri.

Seven reasons why I decided to ditch BMTC buses!

July 30, 2018 Vaidya R

While steps like bus lanes and flyovers mess up the traffic flow for buses, revenue targets set for BMTC staff end up disrupting the convenience of the commuters. BMTC never seems to get it right!

Bengaluru Buzz: Trader licences revoked, SPV project pushed and 1000 transformers uprooted

July 28, 2018 News Desk

Your chance to catch up on news that matters: Here’s a quick wrap of some important headlines from your city over the week gone by.

Panel explores solutions for Bengaluru’s loss of greenery

July 27, 2018 Shashank Atreya

Many issues came into light in the event, such as the need to coordinate activities between the Forest Department and the BBMP, need for prudence in planning and the role of citizen activism, in greening Bengaluru.

In 1.5 years, bE-Responsible helps process 15 tonnes of e-waste scientifically

July 26, 2018 News Desk

Keeping e-waste away from landfills and making sure they aren’t processed unscientifically is a challenge. This programme has been able to achieve some success in the issue.

Road-widening project intended to ease traffic puts Varthur lake in jeopardy

July 26, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

Widening the road near Varthur lake is a necessity for Whitefield area, so is rejuvenating the Varthur lake. The hunger strike for the road and notices of lake protection agency on illegality in the lake – both have gone futile.

Lessons from Singapore on nurturing urban greenery in Bengaluru

July 26, 2018 Sudha Narasimhachar

Our representatives go to Singapore often. But what have they learnt from what they see there? Can Bengaluru take a few cues from Singapore in developing and nurturing greenery?

Bellandur residents want water, road, lake and garbage problems fixed in time-bound manner

July 25, 2018 Vishnu Prasad Hari

Garbage, footpath, roads – problems are present everywhere. Tired of this, residents are asking the government to fix it, and have said if not, they will fight it out legally.

Bengaluru is treating groundwater like ‘overdrawn credit card’

July 25, 2018 Sahana Ghosh

Aquifers in Bengaluru are over-exploited. Experts feel it is just a matter of time for parts of Bengaluru to be forced into a Capetown-like situation. World Resource Institute calls for a paradigm shift, from linear, centralised model to circular decentralised model of water supply.

Have STP and fire hydrant in your apartment? This is what BESCOM can charge

July 25, 2018 Seema Prasad

The recent case where BESCOM sought to penalise an apartment complex for paying domestic tariff charges despite use of STPs and fire hydrants has finally been resolved. Here’s all that you should know about the controversy and its resolution, so that you are not wrongly charged in future.

Run smaller buses, not pod taxis: Prof Ashish Verma

July 24, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Bengaluru is once again toying with the idea of introducing pod taxis. But it is at best a fast mode of personal rapid transit, with limited and low carrying capacity. Neither will it provide last mile connectivity. Do we have better alternatives? Ashish Verma explains.

Ban private vehicles, decongest areas and businesses will thrive: Prof Ashish Verma

July 24, 2018 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Do you know what the two main modes of urban public transport are? Or how Right of Way (ROW) operates in these systems? Professor Ashish Verma of IISc explains these in the Bengaluru context to highlight potential efficient solutions to the city’s traffic woes.

Creating a transport hub in Bengaluru airport area is good for the city

July 23, 2018 Sathya Sankaran

Bengaluru airport is ideal for it to be an Entrepôt. This will unclog the city and provide the opportunity to create jobs in the region and living facilities.

Bengaluru gets Karnataka’s first climate change lab

July 23, 2018 News Desk

Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) has been designated as the state nodal agency for Climate Change in Karnataka to provide technical support in conducting research, training and capacity building in climate change programs.

Bengaluru Buzz: BMTC losses, water woes, HDK’s push for Metro Phase II on Hosur Road

July 21, 2018 News Desk

As you wind up for the week, take a quick look at some of the headlines that have caught Bengaluru’s attention over the last seven days. Don’t miss the buzz in your city.