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Development of yet another layout on Bengaluru outskirts is an environmental and urban planning disaster in the making, but it could still be mitigated if authorities care to listen.

A 15-year-old student’s urge to know more about the people after whom the city’s streets and parks are named has led to an important local history initiative. Ashoka Youth Venture Fellow Raghav Madhukar shares more about the project.

Are the authorities turning a deaf ear to the issues in your area? Here’s how residents of BDA 6th stage near Kanakpura road got them to pay attention.

Sapna Prabhu tracks the progress of work on the Hulimavu-Begur road. While citizens must complain about inefficiencies, one must also highlight the good work being done by local administration, she says.

Akshayanagar Layout near Bannerghatta Road sees a fair amount of traffic. However, the current infrastructure is not only inadequate, but also unsafe for commuters. Are the authorities listening?

Several citizens of Bengaluru protested against BBMP for failing to provide safe roads. They threatened to boycott paying taxes to BBMP unless their demands were met.

How are broken roads fixed in Bangalore? According to a citizen’s report from Yeshwanthpur, with packed mud and stones.

Unmarked humps are common in any road in Bangalore. Why don’t those who take them up follow basic science while laying road humps?

Musical and multi-toned horns are illegal according to Supreme Court judgment – so now is the time to let go of them!

P Manivannan, chief project officer of State Highways Improvement Project, traces the journey of roads from simple stone-paving to asphalting. He explains why you should be watching the construction of roads in your area closely.

Over two years, this RTI activist in Basavanagudi has tried to ensure BBMP follows due process while laying roads, even petitioning the Lokayukta. Check what BBMP is supposed to do.

A local initiative led by an RTI activist in Koramangala shows how citizen’s participation in governance can ensure better roads and civic infrastructure in general.