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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.

The road at Banshankari junction
Commute

An initiative aimed at redesigning 75 junctions in Bengaluru

March 30, 2023 News Desk

BBMP’s junction improvement initiative “Suraksha 75” is being done in association with Bengaluru traffic Police, WRI India and BIGRS.

Bazaar Street in Austin Town
Commute

Five steps the traffic police took to transform a congested street

March 21, 2023 Chetan Crasta

Footpath encroachment is the biggest hindrance to traffic movement in Bengaluru. Stakeholder mapping is the key to providing solutions.

Stairs at Yelachenahalli station
Commute

How a commuter’s complaint pushed BMRCL to make lift and escalator available for all

March 14, 2023 Gautam Kamath

Social media is a powerful tool for metro commuters to post their complaints. A commuter’s effort bore fruit within a short period of time.

The OpenCity datajam session
Commute

OpenCity datajam: How mobility enthusiasts brainstormed on traffic solutions

February 9, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

The datajam hosted mobility enthusiasts from across sectors and professions who drafted possible solutions to traffic issues.

Commute

Traffic: The more the govt tries to change things, the more they remain the same

February 1, 2023 Ninan TK

Only band-aid solutions are on offer to manage traffic, like banning goods vehicles during certain hours and diverting some traffic to side roads.

The busy Goraguntepalya junction in Bengaluru
Commute

Men who tame unruly Bengaluru traffic

January 24, 2023 Sherin Sunny

The traffic policemen on duty at Goraguntepalya signal stand for almost the whole day, manning traffic. They only take a quick break for lunch.

BMTC Bus boarding from Central Silk board
Commute

BMTC aims to replace all diesel buses with electric buses in 6-8 months

January 23, 2023 Ninan TK

The buses can run 150 kilometres on a single charge, which takes 40-50 minutes. The buses cover around 180 kilometres daily.

A photo of M.A. Saleem, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic.
Commute

Exclusive interview: ‘Our focus is on regulating traffic,’ says Bengaluru traffic commissioner

January 12, 2023 Sherin Sunny

M. A. Saleem, Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic, explains how ITMS and synchronised traffic signals work, and about IPC section 283.

Outside KSR Bangalore City Railway Station
Commute

Does Bengaluru need airport-like railway stations?

January 4, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

The public and citizen groups have different priorities from the SWR. But the railway body appears to never consult the public over its plans.

The Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal lit up at night
Commute

What Bengaluru’s flight users got in 5 years, rail users await for 10 years

January 3, 2023 Bhanu Sridharan

While SMVB has finally become operational with 29 trains originating and terminating here, passengers still face several difficulties.

Auto stands adjacent to bus stops
Commute

Pre-paid auto kiosks set to make a comeback in Bengaluru Metro stations

January 2, 2023 Pragathi Ravi

The lack of last mile connectivity and erratic schedules of BMTC often compel commuters to resort to booking an auto for the entirety of their trip.

Elevated metro corridor and flyover in Nayandahalli in Bangalore
Commute

Namma Metro is not designed for inclusivity

December 15, 2022 Janani S

Making station entries accessible, having special amenities for different groups – Namma Metro has to do a lot more to make it inclusive for all.

No parking board in Bengaluru
Commute

Decoding the pay and park mechanism in Bengaluru

November 22, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

The BBMP’s current plan is to extend the pay-and-park system in a graded fashion to accommodate 24,387 two-wheelers and 2,834 cars.

A parked auto in Bengaluru
Commute

When ride-hailing apps fail commuters, what could be the alternatives?

November 2, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

The transport department’s knee-jerk reactions against ride-hailing apps may get them legal injunctions to operate. But can that be a long term solution?

Booking an auto on the Uber app
Commute

Clamp down on Bengaluru’s Ola, Uber autos: Who stands to gain?

October 26, 2022 Pragathi Ravi

Independent autos were fined for charging an extra Rs10 from riders, yet apps were charging exorbitant fares. Neither drivers nor commuters were happy.

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