Commute

Metro and Suburban Rail together can provide relief to Bengalureans tired of traffic. A rail network will soon serve almost all parts of the city.

Over the past four and half years, 23 lakh more vehicles took to the roads of Bengaluru while the number of BMTC buses went up by just 20.

Whether one drives or takes public transport, the traffic congestion on Sarjapur Road, especially at Iblur junction is unavoidable!

For the future, BMTC is envisioning doing away with digital passes, and transitioning to wallets and smart cards, like Metro cards, that can be recharged

Namma Metro provides point-to-point connectivity, but last-mile connectivity, and multi modal transport get little attention in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar.

The “Cycle2work” initiative encourages a sustainable commute by cycling to workplaces. This is garment worker Sheela Sahi’s story.

The traffic congestion at Sarjapur-Attibele junction is typical of Bengaluru’s peripheries, with no traffic regulation and pedestrian infrastructure.

E-autos are pollution free, cheaper to maintain and provide a better riding experience. What needs to be done to make them ubiquitous?

Targeted free travel for select groups–those who cannot afford but are dependent on buses for access to livelihood—is the way to go for BMTC

Rs 20 lakhs, and one small footpath stretch may look insignificant, but can hopefully lead to more funds being allotted for such citizen driven initiatives.

With cities choking with air pollution, it is time to support environmentally sustainable commute to workplaces. ‘Cycle2work” is one such initiative.

Traffic congestion can be reduced with improved infrastructure for public transport and non-motorised transport, particularly cycling and walking.