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Reducing BMTC Fares = Reducing Congestion, Emissions, Losses

March 12, 2020 Pragathi Ravi

A scenario-based analysis establishes that the increase in average fare of public transportation (here, BMTC) leads to increased private vehicle usage, which means there will be a higher volume of vehicles on the road. This in turn causes congestion, resulting in higher travel time and increased GHG emission.

Commute

CycleToWork Fridays: Bengaluru cyclists to show strength in numbers once a week

October 26, 2019 Sathya Sankaran

As part of a new initiative ‘CycleToWork Fridays’, cyclists in the city will ride to work together every Friday. A broader coalition to promote cycling will be launched in the city on November 6

Environment

Averting Day Zero: How Bengaluru should manage its water

October 23, 2019 Sneha Visakha

A slew of regulations are needed to arrest Bengaluru’s worsening water scarcity. These include change in water pricing, integrated management of various water resources, and so on

Environment

Panel to explore solutions to Bengaluru’s water crisis: Who gets how much and at what cost?

October 22, 2019 News Desk

How can every Bengalurean be provided with enough water for their needs, at a price they can afford? Attend a panel discussion on October 24th, where BWSSB Chairman and domain experts explore solutions

Commute

What Bengaluru can learn from bus lane projects in other cities

October 20, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

As Bengaluru is set to get bus priority lanes, here is a look at what worked and what didn’t in cities like Delhi and Pune

Economy

Should Bengaluru have advertisement hoardings?

October 18, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

While BBMP Council wants to ban advertisement hoardings in the city, the state government has come up with its own Rules to allow hoardings. Whose decision should prevail, and why?

Environment

Illegal garbage disposal: Bengaluru’s SWM Marshals to go digital in levying fines

October 16, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

Since last month, BBMP’s SWM Marshals have been issuing steep fines to those who don’t segregate garbage, litter streets etc. The Marshals will soon get handheld devices for better enforcement

Civic

Am I paying taxes to get killed?

September 17, 2019 Sakuntala Narasimhan

Bengaluru is beset with rotting garbage, killer potholes and increasing dengue cases. Yet the BBMP is planning a steep hike in property taxes. So should we pay?

Environment

Clean Air Summit discusses health impacts of air pollution

August 24, 2019 News Desk

Air pollution can contribute to premature death from cardiovascular and other diseases. But how these health impacts can be communicated effectively to the public, and how pollution can be studied better, were among the topics discussed at the Clean Air Summit

Environment

Clean Air Summit to discuss solutions to air pollution

August 22, 2019 News Desk

At ICAS 2019, scientists and policymakers from across the country will deliberate on strategies to reduce air pollution. You can attend panel discussions and trainings at the event

Environment

How this Bellandur apartment saves Rs 25,000 a year composting garden waste

August 14, 2019 Luke Dhanaraj

The residents of Sobha Quartz once used to pay tractor operators to dump their garden waste. But once they started composting this waste instead, their garden has thrived from the compost, and they now save around Rs 25,000 a year

Environment

How to compost wet waste in your apartment with just a bucket

August 5, 2019 Abhijna N C

If you live in an apartment, you may find disposing wet waste difficult. But to compost this waste, all you need is an old bucket. Here’s a DIY guide on making your own ‘compost bucket’ and using the compost in your garden

Environment

Towards water security: How to set up a greywater treatment system

June 19, 2019 News Desk

Greywater – that is, wastewater from bathrooms, washing machines etc – can be treated and reused for non-potable purposes. A greywater treatment system can meet about 40 percent of your household’s water requirement. Here’s how to set up the system

Environment

How to pick the anti-pollution mask that’s right for you

June 12, 2019 Prahlad Saldanha

As Bengaluru’s air quality is worsening, anti-pollution masks can reduce your exposure and the resultant health impacts. Here is a guide on the type of masks available in market, and pointers to pick one that’s right for you

Environment

All about Bengaluru’s action plan to fight air pollution

June 8, 2019 Arza Safiya

Recently, a 44-point mega action plan was drafted to tackle air pollution in Bengaluru. The plan assigns tasks to multiple government agencies, to be completed in a time frame. Read more for details of the plan

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