Study on promoting cycling gathers dust
Jayanagar, with its bicycle-friendly streets, is well suited for promoting the use of bicycles, according to a study commissioned by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) in 2010. The study
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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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Rickshaws on main roads: City split
Score For Being Environment Friendly But Cops, Some Experts See Chaos Risha Chitlangia TNN New Delhi: The Delhi government’s plan to promote non-motorised transport in the city, especially on arterial
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Cycling vs. Car Transportation
What's more expensive? Owning a car or a bicycle? Answer seems obvious doesn't it? But how much more expensive are cars compared to bicycles? First, we need to consider not only the actual cost of the
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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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2016 wish list: Cycle tracks, pavements one can walk on
GURGAON: In light of the Supreme Court order directing diesel vehicles to convert to CNG or face banishment from the roads, it's as good a time as any to take stock of what has been achieved by Gurgaon
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China Races Ahead of the Pack as Bike Sharing Goes Viral
Back in the summer of ’65, a group of self-styled anarchists whitewashed 50 bicycles and stationed them in the center of Amsterdam. “We wanted to save the city,” said Luud Schimmelpennink, 79, who invented
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Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation appoints Gujarat expert for BRTS
Pune: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has appointed a Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) expert from Ahmedabad, Pratik Dave, as their technical advisor to fast rack its much hyped but
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Urban transport and public health
How about low-emission vehicles and more active travel like walking and cycling? (Editorial)
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Raahgiri pioneer Gurgaon still waits for cycle tracks
GURGAON: The city that pioneered the Raahgiri Day movement that has now been embraced by Delhi is getting a raw deal from the administration, which had promised to deliver dedicated cycling tracks for
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Lucknow, Agra to go pro-cycle
Known for its penchant for the cycle, which is also the Samajwadi Party’s election symbol, the Akhilesh government in Uttar Pradesh has now decided to develop Noida, Lucknow and Agra as cycle-friendly
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Reinvented BRT must be convenient, comfortable and cool
The existing bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor in Delhi is widely criticized but experts agree that Delhi's traffic woes can only end by improving the bus service and creating a wide network of BRTs. There's
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The invisible cyclist
This booklet is a continuation of the video vignette series - 'The Invisible Cyclist' showcasing more of those cyclists in the city who cycle everyday, irrespective of the hostile conditions they face.
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Cycling boom creates a parking headache
THE boom in rental bicycles is creating challenges for parking around the city, Huangpu District authorities said yesterday, adding they were consulting bike companies and other involved groups. Four
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Gurgaon to get 8-km dedicated track for cycling
The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has proposed a plan to construct an 8-km dedicated cycle track in the city. The track will begin at the HUDA City Centre Metro station and run along the one-way
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Experts push for non-motor transport
With Delhi being ranked the most polluted and populous city in the world by international organizations, urban planning experts say there is a need to promote sustainable public transport in the capital.
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Zambia non-motorised transport strategy
Non-motorised transport (NMT) offers basic mobility, affordable transport, access to public transport, and health benefits. Improving the convenience, comfort, and safety of walking and cycling reduces
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Cycles to plug gaps in Dwarka's transport network
NEW DELHI: By mid to end of 2015, docking stations set up near Metro, bus stops and commercial hubs in Dwarka will let people avail bicycle rides. Commuters may pick up a bicycle at a station and drop
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Scrapping BRT means giving in to car lobby
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has slammed the Delhi government for its decision to scrap the BRT project. It has alleged the government has "given in to the car lobby", saying dismantling the
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Finally, PIL against cycle ban
A PIL has been filed at Calcutta High Court against the ban on cycles from 174 Kolkata thoroughfares. NGOs and activists in the city have been campaigning intensely for the last few months, seeking a revoke