As more Bengalureans are taking to cycles during COVID, plans are afoot to create dedicated cycle lanes. The pilot project on ORR is expected to be completed in months.
Want to set up cycling lanes in your neighbourhood? Or ensure better footpaths or last-mile connectivity? SuMA programme by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport now offers Rs 50 lakh plus technical expertise to selected neighbourhood groups to implement such projects.
A review of DULT’s draft parking policy proposal highlights many issues – it is not based on data and lacks an implementation strategy. Is it designed to fail, like earlier plans?
The Comprehensive Mobility Plan includes projects like elevated corridors and road widening that’ll lead to further environmental degradation. It gives less attention to sustainable options like cycling and walking too
