CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CUMTA study to boost last-mile connectivity

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority has appointed Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System Ltd to conduct a study and prepare ‘Bus transport and last mile connectivity improvement plan’ for Chennai Metropolitan Area covering 5,904 sq.km. The study aims to review all bus service operations, routes and route network operating in the CMA and suggest phase-wise improvements in existing service operations, routes and route network as well as for new bus services, routes and route network, CUMTA special officer I Jayakumar said. These will include passenger surveys within the CMA on board MTC, TNSTC and private buses; at bus terminals, metro rail stations, suburban rail stations and intermediate public transport stands, said Jayakumar. CUMTA also intends to integrate buses, rail, and metro to make intermodal journeys seamless and affordable, perform a baseline assessment of intermediate public transport services in Chennai, and establish a framework for rationalising and regulatory mainstreaming of these services.

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Survey afoot to set benchmarks for MTC services
1 month ago

Survey afoot to set benchmarks for MTC services

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Metropolitan Transport Corporation has launched a field-level survey across the Chennai Metropolitan Area to establish minimum benchmarks for bus services. This survey is also crucial for several initiatives, including the introduction of National Common Mobility Card, electronic payment system, intelligent transport system, for purchasing new electric buses and other projects,” he said. “The survey parameters include bus cleanliness, …

Centre clears Chennai Metro Rail’s proposal to buy additional trains for phase I project
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre clears Chennai Metro Rail’s proposal to buy additional trains for phase I project

The Hindu  

Decks cleared for procuring the six coach trains for Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase I project as the Department of Economic Affairs gave its approval on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In July, the Chennai Metro Rail system recorded an average of three lakh passengers a day and coaches run packed during the office hours. To augment capacity, Chennai Metro Rail sent …

100 new govt buses flagged off; Chennai gets 58 low-floor coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

100 new govt buses flagged off; Chennai gets 58 low-floor coaches

New Indian Express  

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Union government must release funds for metro: Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
5 months ago

Union government must release funds for metro: Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

New Indian Express  

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Reduced road width, congestion leave commuters in Chennai high and dry
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Reduced road width, congestion leave commuters in Chennai high and dry

The Hindu  

M. Narayanan, a working professional, who often travels from Perambur to Purasawalkam, skips the bus and takes a share autorickshaw nowadays. Like him, commuters, businessmen, and residents have been left high and dry because of numerous problems that have cropped up owing to the Metro Rail project in areas in and around Purasawalkam, Otteri, and Perambur. ‘Pitiable shape’ On a …

Chennai Metro Rail to prepare detailed project report for revamp of all MRTS stations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai Metro Rail to prepare detailed project report for revamp of all MRTS stations

The Hindu  

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Chennai Metro Rail commuters using National Common Mobility Cards can soon use them for MTC bus rides
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Metro Rail commuters using National Common Mobility Cards can soon use them for MTC bus rides

The Hindu  

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Chennai's Anna Nagar parking plan to cover 23 km; vehicles to be charged on hourly basis
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai's Anna Nagar parking plan to cover 23 km; vehicles to be charged on hourly basis

New Indian Express  

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Elevated corridor of 3 km proposed on Tiruchi-Madurai national highway, near upcoming Panjapur bus terminus
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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

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

The Hindu  

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CUMTA signs MoU with ITDP for comprehensive mobility development plan in Chennai
1 year, 3 months ago

CUMTA signs MoU with ITDP for comprehensive mobility development plan in Chennai

The Hindu  

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Work begins on updated mobility plan for Chennai, will help in improved design of traffic junctions, flyovers, say experts
1 year, 6 months ago

Work begins on updated mobility plan for Chennai, will help in improved design of traffic junctions, flyovers, say experts

The Hindu  

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Chennai Metro launches National Common Mobility Card, 1.8% charges will apply on recharge
1 year, 8 months ago

Chennai Metro launches National Common Mobility Card, 1.8% charges will apply on recharge

The Hindu  

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Chennai Metro to woo students, IT professionals with more connectivity options
2 years, 2 months ago

Chennai Metro to woo students, IT professionals with more connectivity options

The Hindu  

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Chennai Metro: unfinished jobs even after 7 years
2 years, 5 months ago

Chennai Metro: unfinished jobs even after 7 years

The Hindu  

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