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Tracking developments around the entire range of mobility options in the city such as bus, Metro, cab services, auto rickshaws, share taxis etc. Also exploring the functioning and sustainability of the various associated agencies including BMTC, BMRCL, Railways and others.

Attibele junction traffic chaos
Commute

Traffic congestion, chaos reigns at the Sarjapur-Attibele junction

May 16, 2022 Mahima Shankar

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

E-auto driver Nagesh
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E-autos gaining traction as last mile option: What will it take to make them viable?

May 2, 2022 Vaidya R

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

Passengers boarding a BMTC bus
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Free bus travel is not an option for BMTC, targeted subsidies to the poor is

April 21, 2022 Navya P K

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

Bengaluru footpaths
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How Sanjay Nagar residents are using a 20 lakh ward grant to improve their footpaths

March 31, 2022 Lalitha Mohan

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.

Cyclist Karthik Ranganathan
Commute

Green commuters: “I see no reason why I should not cycle to work ” – Karthik

March 24, 2022 Pradeep Karuturi

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

Commute

Better mobility design can encourage the use of public transport, cycling and walking

February 23, 2022 Dattatreya T Devare

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

Private vehicles stuck in a jam
Commute

Fix public transport to reduce car, bike trips

February 22, 2022 Dattatreya T Devare

The best way to motivate citizens to shun personal, private vehicles is to provide credible and affordable public transport alternatives

Parking woes-Haphazard-parking
Commute

Need parking fees, congestion tax to regulate private vehicles

February 21, 2022 Dattatreya T Devare

What is required is rigorous and effective implementation of a set of measures that includes incentives and disincentives to reduce use of private vehicles

Shilpi Sahu posing with her cycle
Commute

“Need a mindset change in how people see commute in cities” – Shilpi Sahu, Cyclist

February 18, 2022 Pradeep Karuturi

‘Cycle 2 Work’ encourages environment-friendly commute to workplaces. Shilpi Sahu who has been cycling to work for a decade shares her thoughts.

Traveling with puppies on Indian Railways
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A guide to traveling with pets on Indian Railways

December 21, 2021 Sumedha Laxmi

If you have to travel long distance with your pets, Indian Railways makes it easy. Here are some pointers on how to make the journey smooth.

2/4 wheeler Community EV Charging station at Salarpuria Greenage
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FAQ: How to set up a community EV charging station in your apartment complex

December 9, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation has negotiated deals with vendors to provide good deals to its members for setting up community EV charging stations.

E-Vahana Event poster
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Electric Vehicle charging stations in apartments: BAF launches campaign

December 2, 2021 Vishnu Gattupalli

Bangalore Apartments’ Federation is launching a campaign on December 2nd to make the adoption of electric vehicle charging stations easier in apartments.

A mural from Malleswaram Hogona campaign for better pedestrian facilities
Commute

How Bengaluru can build safe, pedestrian-friendly roads

October 25, 2021 Ruchi Agarwal

Despite some pedestrian-friendly initiatives, Bengaluru roads are still very unsafe. Examples of other cities show that a lot more can be done.

narrow footpath
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Bengaluru’s deadly footpaths: Children, elderly at high risk

October 22, 2021 Ruchi Agarwal

Bengalureans face great obstacles to simply walk in their neighbourhoods. And data shows, among pedestrians, children and senior citizens are at high risk.

Community charging station
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EV Charging: Challenges and options in gated communities

October 20, 2021 Sandhya Bhat

Many communities face difficulties in setting up charging stations for electric vehicles. A discussion co-organised by Citizen Matters looked at solutions.

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