Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
The Punjab government approved 103 development schemes of various sectors during its last six months from July to December 31, 2013 of the current fiscal year 2013-14 with an estimated cost of Rs 163,876.727 million. The net size of development budget in Punjab province is Rs 240 billion. The 22 …
With the increased recognition that bicycling is a sustainable transportation mode choice, there is a continued interest in understanding how the built environment affects bicyclist travel behavior. Research on the influence of small-scale built form elements, such as street characteristics, on bicyclist wayfinding is limited. wayfinding is defined as a …
Efforts to manage Canadian cities through smart growth policies emphasize the importance of integrated public transit system and bicycle-transit integration. The goal of this paper is to review the impact of planning policies that promote utilitarian cycling on the provision of bicycle facilities (pathways, bikeways and parking) in Calgary. The …
While many of the top 100 companies listed on JSE Limited already calculate their carbon footprints, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Before long, every company will need to have at least one employee tasked with calculating its carbon footprint and suggesting how to reduce it. This will …
This factsheet presents the current scenario of cycling environment in Kathmandu/Nepal, its contribution to better urban mobility, existing policies and plans for cycling infrastructures development, sharing international best practices/success stories, and recommends policies and programs to promote cycling culture in Kathmandu Valley and other the cities of Nepal. related content …
By 2040, global energy demand will increase by 35 percent and nine of the world’s 20 most populous cities — and one of every three people on the planet — will be in China or India. Together these nations account for half of the projected growth in global energy demand, …
This paper attempts to quantify capital investment in transport around the world. Distinguishing public and private investment at the national and international level is the first step needed to shift investment towards more sustainable, low-carbon modes and systems.
Pune BRTS is a proposed Bus Rapid Transit Project for the city and the Construction of 15.5 km pilot route comprising of stretches from 3 corridors. PMC has decided to carry out a road safety audit of the BRTS corridor before starting the BRTS system to enhance safety of vehicles …
A summary of the proceedings from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 19) in Warsaw, Poland, and progress on the post 2015 sustainable development agenda and their significance for land transport. The report discusses the outcomes of the COP 19 Climate Conference in Warsaw and the significance for land …
The study estimates carbon impacts of bioenergy from ten biomass feedstock harvesting pathways feeding into three different production pathways. The harvesting pathways include forestry, agricultural residue, and dedicated energy crops. The production pathways are electricity generation, biochemical ethanol production, and thermochemical ethanol production. This is the first study to analyze …
The Bridging the Gap report on Transport NAMAs: An Overview by Anne Binsted, Benoit Lefevre, Camille Cauchois and André Eckermann gives an overview of transport NAMA feasibility studies, concepts and proposals as well as recent developments in initiatives supporting NAMAs. The report aims to increase awareness of the wide range …
State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs) in India provide for the mobility of people by offering passenger services. The performance review of these SRTUs is generally made by assessing their physical and financial parameters. The physical and financial performance of the reporting 38 SRTUs for the financial year 2012-13 has been …
The National Transport Development Policy Committee (NTDPC) was constituted by the Government of India in 2010 to formulate a long-term transport policy. The present report is devoted to setting the conditions for a coherent transport strategy for India in the long term: the horizon is 2032, two decades from the …
Passengers commuting across the National Capital Region (NCR) will finally get some respite from harassment by auto-rickshaw drivers with Transport minister Saurabh Bhardwaj announcing plans to issue inter-state permits for 5,500 auto-rickshaws. "Many face problems while commuting from Delhi to Gurgaon, Noida and other NCR regions. Auto-rickshaws and buses are …
Plans to run public transport buses on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the City may not materialise in the near future as the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) says the option is not economically viable. The Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), which has already laid 73 km of gas …
The World Bank (WB) has approved US$ 150 million for two projects designed to help improve connectivity and raise agricultural productivity across rural Nepal. The project, Strengthening the National Rural Transport Programme, intends to enhance the availability and reliability of transport connectivity for communities in 33 participating districts including Arghakhanchi, …
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (XXXIV of 1997), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following Rules: These Rules may be cited as the Punjab Environmental Protection (Motor Vehicles) Rules 2013.
From Garbage Containers To Cement Concrete Pipes, Several Impediments Block The Right Of Way An overflowing garbage bin occupying more than half the footpath near college student Mansi Joglekar’s residence in Kondhwa forces her to walk on the road during peak hours to reach a bus stop every day. The …
To promote green technology and attract passengers to make use of public transport, the Jaipur City Transport Service limited (JCTSL) will soon introduce articulated (double buses) and hybrid (battery operated) buses in the city. According to officials, a total of four buses, including two articulated and two hybrid buses, will …
Mitra said there would also be smaller 20-seater buses for which license would be given to unemployed youths A total of 1000 new buses under the JNNURM scheme would be on the roads in Kolkata by March next year, Transport Minister Madan Mitra said today. "Within March you will see …
