More cycle tracks must for a ‘smarter capital’
In the absence of proper cycle lanes along major arterial roads in the city, cyclists have no choice but to brave heavy traffic on a daily basis, forcing most people to shun cycles in the city. While
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Ban on cycling in Kolkata regressive: Activists
Activists have come out against the blanket ban on cycling in Kolkata, saying that the decision is regressive and will harm the environment, affect the livelihood of poor people and add to the transport
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Green transport: City seeks cycle tracks
Even as there is interest among youths and professionals in city to ride bicycles, the government has drawn flak for not promoting the 'green' transport. Lack of adequate cycle tracks and encroachments on existing tracks have been a cause of concern, experts said. "Government should spread awareness about cycle tracks and properly maintain existing ones. The cycle tracks should be made free from encroachment," said Bhrugu Mishra, co-founder of Bepara Foundation Trust (BFT), a voluntary organization, which promotes cycling.
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After Dwarka, DDA to extend cycle-sharing project across capital
After Dwarka, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to further its cycle-sharing project across the national capital. Officials said the authority expects to install over 1,600 cycle stations
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Car-Free Day becoming a movement for cycling
A month back, Gurgaon Police launched Car-Free Day, an initiative to decongest the city and improve its air quality. But four Tuesdays on, it appears to have morphed into a movement to encourage cycling,
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Cycle units want better technology
Ludhiana, February 23
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Exclusion of pedestrians and cyclists
This is with reference to the editorial entitled
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More Cycle Tracks Planned
After its attempt to encourage cyclists by marking cycle lanes in Jayanagar failed, the Department of Urban Land Transport is now preparing to chalk out segregated cycle tracks in HSR Layout, Yelahanka
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Decarbonizing road transport by 2050: Zero-emission pathways for passenger vehicles
The ICCT has conducted a wide-ranging new life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a variety of passenger car powertrains and fuels, and this briefing is an overview of the
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Make roads safer for us, say cyclists
It was symbolic perhaps that the capital's first Car-Free Day was ushered in with a bicycle rally. Indeed, the humble two wheeler was the focus of much thought on the day in the context of Delhi's high
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Transforming cities: the potential of everyday cycling
The NHS could save £319m over the next 21 years if cycling in major UK cities becomes as popular as in London, according to a report by an environmental charity. About 34,000 incidences of type 2 diabetes,
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Sustainable mobility: getting people on board
This publication is a major update of the “Training document on public awareness and behaviour change in sustainable transport” published in 2006 by GIZ. It provides the essential tools for awareness and
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Mobilizing minds: mobility management at Universities
The latest SUTP publication highlights the benefits of implementing Mobility Management at universities. It contributes to an increased and more sustainable mobility of students and employees in general
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A global high shift cycling scenario: the potential for dramatically increasing bicycle and e-bike use in cities around the world, with estimated energy, CO2, and cost impacts
Cycling plays a major role in personal mobility around the world, but it could play a much bigger role. Given the convenience, health benefits, and affordability of bicycles, they could provide a far greater
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Squeezed out of space, cyclists endangered species in Delhi
Delhi is dangerous for cyclists. Last year 820 out 1,629 traffic fatalities were of people on bicycles. This year, the Delhi Traffic Police says that cyclists account for 330 of the 750 fatalities till
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Minister calls for strict road safety laws
Transport and Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday exhorted people to respect road users and called for strong laws for road safety He spoke of government’s initiative of awarding Rs 2,000 and
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Public cycle sharing systems: a planning toolkit for Indian cities
Maintaining high quality standards and excellent customer service will be critical to the successful roll out of cycle sharing in India over the coming years. Public cycle sharing systems: A planning toolkit
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Bike sharing helps Johannesburg township commuters beat the traffic
Nxumalo Ndlovu used to catch a bus from his home in Alexandra township to his job in Sandton, a posh city business district. But with heavy traffic slowing down the 5-kilometre commute he's found a
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A cycle satyagraha for a better, green Kolkata
Spin your way to glory on the road instead of at the slimming point, where the bike stands static and is permanently fixed to the ground. Before the cycles completely disappear from the streets of Kolkata,
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कार की टक्कर से सुनीता नारायण घायल
नई दिल्ली (एसएनबी)। सेंटर फार साइंस एंड एनवायरमेंट की मुखिया प्रख्यात पर्यावरणविद् सुनीता नारायण को रविवार को अज्ञात कार चालक ने टक्कर मार दी, जिससे वह गंभीर रूप घायल हो गई। जानकारी के अनुसार घटना शाम