Public transport underfunded in PCMC: Study
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Public transport underfunded in PCMC: Study

Hindustan Times  

The substantial doubling of funding for walking and cycling projects highlights the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s commitment to its Non-Motorised Transport Policy goals. “The team meticulously examined the city’s annual budgets for the past three years, scrutinising each line item related to transport and categorising them into ‘sustainable and non-sustainable modes’ of transport. PCMC also aims to reduce private vehicle trips by 18%, focusing on a fair distribution of road space between all users and a shift towards sustainable urban transport modes such as walking, cycling, and public transport. The study also provides recommendations for a sustainable future-focused budget, exploring innovative revenue sources for funding PCMC’s sustainable transport initiatives like parking management, municipal bonds, and national and international grants.

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Draft policy on affordable transport seeks reforms
2 months, 1 week ago

Draft policy on affordable transport seeks reforms

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Greenpeace India and the Public Transport Forum have released a citizen’s draft policy for affordable public transport, proposing major reforms to address India’s urban mobility challenges. The draft, developed through consultations with experts and citizens, recommends universal fare-free transport through “climate tickets,” increased investment in public transport infrastructure, and greater inclusivity in workforce policies. The policy calls for …

Greenpeace urges rollback of proposed metro, bus fare hike
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Greenpeace urges rollback of proposed metro, bus fare hike

The Hindu  

Greenpeace India has appealed to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to withdraw the proposed fare hike for Namma Metro and the recent 15% fare increase for public buses. In a statement, Greenpeace India said the proposed 40-45% hike in metro fares would raise the base fare to ₹15 and the maximum fare …

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Make shared mobility part of sustainability discussions

Hindustan Times  

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. Their efforts to increase EV adoption started in 2015, when, owing to an increase in vehicular emissions, the central government launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India 1 Scheme to reduce pollution caused by diesel and petrol-operated vehicles and …

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban agenda | The nuts and bolts of e-bus rollout in India's smaller cities

Hindustan Times  

With half of India’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, policy experts have been advocating increased investment in public transport for sustainable urbanisation. In a bid to fill this void, the Union government announced the PM-eBus Sewa scheme to provide 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses for tier-II and tier-III cities in a public-private partnership model. While the scheme may …

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy
1 year ago

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy

The Hindu  

The State government will back the entire transport ecosystem including multimodal public initiatives and passenger mobility to raise an additional revenue of ₹500 to the exchequer, said Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai. Announcing the fourth edition of Prawaas, a multimodal transport show scheduled to be held between August 29 and 31 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, the …

Survey finds 95% respondents regularly use public transport though most of them have own vehicles
1 year, 1 month ago

Survey finds 95% respondents regularly use public transport though most of them have own vehicles

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Going by the findings of ‘Ease of Moving Index - Chennai City Profile’, over 95% of respondents to a survey used public transport regularly in the city between 2022 and 2023. It aims to study public transport usage, increase in number of vehicles and ownership patterns and parking situation, using raw data collected between 2022 and 2023 for the …

Mobility study seeks answers from Chennai’s residents
1 year, 6 months ago

Mobility study seeks answers from Chennai’s residents

The Hindu  

Even if you are not a regular patron of public transport in Chennai, using the facilities related to it only once in a while, weighing in with your views at ongoing survey by Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority would make a difference. An urban planner says Chennai had brought out a “comprehensive transportation study” in 2007 and this acted as …

Reimagining Urban Mobility: Role of Public Transport in Reducing Carbon Footprint
1 year, 9 months ago

Reimagining Urban Mobility: Role of Public Transport in Reducing Carbon Footprint

Deccan Chronicle  

As urbanization and population growth continue to shape our cities, the industry recognizes the pressing need for sustainable urban mobility solutions. The Power of Sustainable Public Transport in the Industry: Sustainable public transport systems hold great promise in addressing the environmental impact of urban mobility within the industry. The Industry's Vision for the Future: Companies within the industry envision a …

Bus, car and bike lobby groups call for more money for mobility
1 year, 9 months ago

Bus, car and bike lobby groups call for more money for mobility

Dutch News  

An alliance of motoring organisations, public transport groups, Schiphol airport, and cycling enthusiasts have called on the government to increase in investment in making transport more sustainable. “Mobility has a major impact on the health and prosperity of the Netherlands and it has to remain affordable,” Marga de Jager, chairwoman of the alliance and motoring organisation ANWB, told broadcaster NOS. …

Bus, car and bike lobby groups call for more money for mobility
1 year, 9 months ago

Bus, car and bike lobby groups call for more money for mobility

Dutch News  

An alliance of motoring organisations, public transport groups, Schiphol airport, and cycling enthusiasts have called on the government to increase in investment in making transport more sustainable. “Mobility has a major impact on the health and prosperity of the Netherlands and it has to remain affordable,” Marga de Jager, chairwoman of the alliance and motoring organisation ANWB, told broadcaster NOS. …

Climate crisis: Government unveils ‘unprecedented’ vision of future travel with focus on walking, cycling and public transport
5 years ago

Climate crisis: Government unveils ‘unprecedented’ vision of future travel with focus on walking, cycling and public transport

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The faster we act, the greater the benefits.” The document says the government will support the decarbonisation of road …

Opinion | Why we need to look beyond the ‘electric’ smokescreen
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Why we need to look beyond the ‘electric’ smokescreen

Live Mint  

I have been grappling with the government’s new-found obsession with electric mobility as if it is the only solution for India’s transportation problems. If I were the government of India, I would be really bothered about two key things: One, bringing down my fuel import bill; and two, bringing down air pollution. We need to upgrade ourselves to the latest …

Opinion | Investing in infra for walking is top priority
6 years ago

Opinion | Investing in infra for walking is top priority

Hindustan Times  

Even diehard gearheads, wearing N99 masks or from within the inner sanctums of their four-wheel drive, would agree that Delhi faces a crisis. Multiple studies have established that a vast majority of Delhi’s denizens continue to walk, cycle, or use different forms of public transport. Investing in infrastructure for walking, cycling, and public transport must hold priority. Communication and coordination …

Let's elevate ourselves, find solution to transport problem
6 years, 8 months ago

Let's elevate ourselves, find solution to transport problem

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru represents the unmatched success story of entrepreneurial and industrial prowess of the country. For a city of this size, efficient mobility demands 70-75% share of public transport, but currently it is less than 50%, of which BMTC contributes 90%, carrying 50 lakh people per day. This means, BMTC will continue to be the main public transport carrier which will …

Why Urban Indian Women Turn down Job Opportunities Away from Home
6 years, 11 months ago

Why Urban Indian Women Turn down Job Opportunities Away from Home

The Quint  

Women in urban India turn down better employment opportunities further away from home in favour of low-paid local opportunities as the public transport system is often unreliable or unaffordable, according to a 2017 study by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, a global non-profit that designs and implements high quality transport systems and offers policy solutions. Safe, comfortable, convenient …

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 …

Privatise public transport firms, urges 30-city study
17 years, 3 months ago

Privatise public transport firms, urges 30-city study

Hindustan Times  

The Centre must privatise state-run transport corporations to improve the dreadful traffic conditions in major Indian cities, the report of a year-long study carried out by a US-based infrastructure and transport consultant for the urban development ministry recommended. HT Image Conducted by Wilbur Smith Associates, the report added the caveat that the government must set up a strong regulatory body …

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