“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 CMDA points out that only about 20 km of the city's 2,780-km road network has a 1.5-metre-wide footpath. “Cycle lanes are about social equity,” says Shreya Gadepalli, Director, Institute of Transportation Policy, which is the consultant for the Anna Nagar project. Terming the move as “fantastic”, Prasanna Krishna, general secretary, Cycling Association of Chennai, said “Once there is adequate infrastructure, a lot of people might take to it.” Mayor M.Subramanian said that other areas such as Adyar and the Marina beach stretch might also get cycle lanes soon.

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Around 350,000 more people commuting on bicycle due to more bike paths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Around 350,000 more people commuting on bicycle due to more bike paths

NL Times  

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

Delhi traffic: On the road, but going nowhere
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Hindustan Times  

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Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track
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Cycle quest in Indian cities going off-track

Hindustan Times  

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City ready to pedal, but where are the cycling lanes?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

City ready to pedal, but where are the cycling lanes?

The Hindu  

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Bicycle sales rise in Kolkata amid fear of COVID-19 transmission in public transport
4 years, 9 months ago

Bicycle sales rise in Kolkata amid fear of COVID-19 transmission in public transport

India TV News  

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Build Cities for Bikes, Buses, and Feet—Not Cars
4 years, 11 months ago

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Wired  

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India needs cycling-friendly ecosystem to cut pollution
6 years, 2 months ago

India needs cycling-friendly ecosystem to cut pollution

Deccan Chronicle  

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Hyderabad in dire need of bicycle master plan
11 years, 10 months ago

Hyderabad in dire need of bicycle master plan

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metropolitan Area which is witnessing a spurt in privately owned vehicle numbers and subsequent rise in pollution is in need of a Bicycle Master Plan. The Comprehensive Transportation Study taken up on behalf of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to suggest solutions for transportation issues has underscored the need to promote bicycling and make the city ‘bicycle-friendly’. Advocating a Bicycle …

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