Commute

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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