Chennai cyclists call for construction of dedicated lanes, better road infrastructure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chennai cyclists call for construction of dedicated lanes, better road infrastructure

The Hindu  

Cyclists call for the construction of dedicated cycling lanes and better road infrastructure to promote safety of riders in Chennai and demanded government initiatives to sensitise heavy vehicle drivers on road safety. Cyclists, who participated in the Chennai Cycle Thiruvizha 2025 at Madras Christian College School in Chetpet on Sunday, said cities, such as Hyderabad, had created dedicated cycling lanes to promote health and safety of cyclists. Jayantha Sadhana, a cyclist who works with Franklin Templeton, said the government should take initiatives to improve road infrastructure in the city to promote the safety of cyclists. P. Karunakaran, a government bus driver who does cycling, said he had started sensitising his colleagues about the risks cyclists faced on roads.

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Bikes Banned On Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway After First Major Accident Within A Month Of Opening
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bikes Banned On Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway After First Major Accident Within A Month Of Opening

ABP News  

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway News: The National Highways Authority of India has imposed a ban on the entry of two-wheelers on the recently opened Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway. How The Accident Occurred According to an NHAI official quoted by TOI, a motorcycle got onto the expressway from the wrong side and hit a four-wheeler on Sunday, resulting in four deaths. Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway The Bengaluru-Chennai …

Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha: It’s all about cycling, health, and fitness in this carnival
2 months ago

Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha: It’s all about cycling, health, and fitness in this carnival

The Hindu  

The Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha is a carnival dedicated to all things cycling. This annual event brings together cyclists, the general public, and businesses, creating a space to engage and learn.Organised by Chennai Cyclists, one of the largest cycling clubs in the city, the event highlights the benefits of cycling for health, fitness, and sustainable urban living. Today, the community has …

Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, several Indian cities launched ambitious plans to promote cycling, rolling out dedicated lanes with much fanfare. A cohesive approach with continuous lanes, safety improvements, and strict enforcement is essential for a successful cycling system in cities,” says Amit Bhatt, managing director at the International Council on Clean Transportation. Besides, cities need to build a ‘cycling service’ rather …

Three highways to get Rs 50-cr wayside amenities in TN
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Three highways to get Rs 50-cr wayside amenities in TN

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: After minister for highways and minor ports E V Velu announced in the assembly the plan to set up of three wayside amenities at three locations, the state highways has started the work by floating expression of interest for the project. The wayside amenities include a play area for children, parking space and fuel stations. The Ministry of Road …

Chennai witnessing an increase in pedestrian fatalities, says study
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai witnessing an increase in pedestrian fatalities, says study

The Hindu  

Chennai has seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities, despite efforts to reduce the number of accidents, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. The proportion of pedestrian fatalities rose from 11% in 2019 to 43% in 2023, as reported in the Road Accidents Reports and the Road Accident Analysis in Tamil Nadu, 2023, the …

Cyclists Seek Political Parties to Build Infra for Wider Cycle Use
11 months ago

Cyclists Seek Political Parties to Build Infra for Wider Cycle Use

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, cyclists from the city urged the political parties to pass the active mobility Bill, encourage sustainable mobility, allow bicycles to be carried in Metro Rail trains and enhance the safety for cyclists by developing infrastructure and creating no vehicle zones. Similarly, Ravi Samabari Ravi Sambari from the Hyderabad Cycling Revolution, a community that …

Chennai roads to get bus priority lanes for better traffic flow, faster transportation
1 year, 5 months ago

Chennai roads to get bus priority lanes for better traffic flow, faster transportation

The Hindu  

Roads in Chennai, including the stretch from Chennai Central to Tambaram, are set to get bus priority lanes for better management of traffic and faster transportation. Stretches maintained by the Highways Department and important bus route roads of the Greater Chennai Corporation are expected to get bus priority measures. Officials have started a study of routes, such as Chennai Central-Tambaram …

Chennai’s love for bicycles erodes with time and traffic
1 year, 7 months ago

Chennai’s love for bicycles erodes with time and traffic

The Hindu  

In the beginning of July 1938, the rear mudguards of all bicycles in Chennai started looking uniformly white, thanks to a sudden rush among cyclists to get a coat of white paint. These anecdotes indicate the popularity and pre-eminence bicycles had as a means of transport in Chennai, the city which is home to the first big bicycle factory, T.I. …

Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has prepared a draft to propose a bill that ensures facilities for pedestrians and cyclists across cities, but past projects raise concerns about the implementation of the project, Bengaluru residents said on Thursday. The draft has been proposed as the current legal framework does not have specific provisions to determine and protect the rights of pedestrians and …

Chennai fourth best city to live in, Coimbatore secures seventh spot
4 years ago

Chennai fourth best city to live in, Coimbatore secures seventh spot

Hindustan Times  

Chennai ranked fourth while Coimbatore was placed on the seventh position in the million-plus cities category in the Ease of Living Index released by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday. Indulging in music, dance and fine arts is a part of one’s culture here.” The resilience here is often listed as a top quality, particularly …

India needs cycling-friendly ecosystem to cut pollution
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India needs cycling-friendly ecosystem to cut pollution

Deccan Chronicle  

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Can Chennai infrastructure support surge in two-wheelers?
7 years ago

Can Chennai infrastructure support surge in two-wheelers?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chennai, already described a two-wheeler capital with 42 lakh bikes on roads now, might be choked further when Amma two-wheelers start zooming in the city. As the recent spike in government bus fares already led to a boom in the two-wheeler market, the subsidy scheme launched recently in the state where the government gives 50 per cent of vehicle …

Unveiled, a GIM-ready Chennai
9 years, 6 months ago

Unveiled, a GIM-ready Chennai

The Hindu  

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Jayalalithaa announces Rs 2,325 crore road projects
10 years, 8 months ago

Jayalalithaa announces Rs 2,325 crore road projects

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday announced road and bridge projects across the state involving an outlay of around Rs 2,325 crore. Speaking in the Assembly, Jayalalithaa said her government is taking every effort to better the roads in the state.She said highways passing through the expanded area of Chennai Corporation would be expanded and footpaths would …

On Chennai roads be all eyes and ears
11 years, 8 months ago

On Chennai roads be all eyes and ears

The Hindu  

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“Cycle lanes are a symbol of democracy''
14 years, 8 months ago

“Cycle lanes are a symbol of democracy''

The Hindu  

There used to be a time when riding the wind on a bicycle was a highpoint in one's childhood. But as the city developed and narrow cycle lanes gave way to concrete flyovers, many school-going children never get to experience the joy of cycling. Apart from a lack of cycle lanes, the Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Study done by the …

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