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. …
Bhutan, in 2040, will be very different from what it is today. The transport system then needs to respond to the changing needs and demands. The Transport Integrated Strategic Vision 2040 incorporates all existing transport related plans, policies, initiatives, and actions to create a long-term comprehensive strategy for the country. …
This publication showcases eight projects that delivered exemplary and significant results in their implementation. These projects represent various sectors such as energy, urban development, transport, information and communications technology, irrigation, and disaster risk reduction. As developing member countries seek greater economic growth opportunities and move toward becoming more inclusive, this …
Bridging the Gap has released a newly updated publication reviewing the NAMA intentions communicated to the UNFCCC from a land transport perspective. The aim of this paper is to provide an insight into the numbers of transport NAMAs submitted to the UNFCCC and additionally some examples of transport NAMAs that …
This monograph is intended to assist planners in LAC in understanding how to assess the GHG emissions reduction benefits of sustainable transport projects, policies, and strategies. The document should aid planners accessing climate finance to support sustainable transport initiatives, as well as to assist evaluators in understanding and measuring GHG …
In 2011-2012, the Government of India spent over USD$15 billion subsidizing fuel products such as diesel, kerosene and liquid petroleum gas. The government’s total subsidy expenditure increased by 27 per cent from the previous year, significantly contributing to the deterioration of India’s fiscal balance. In addition, national oil companies incurred …
As part of the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN), TERI has made an assessment of the risk and vulnerability of the city of Guwahati (Assam, India) and has prepared a detailed City Resilience Strategy (CRS). The focus of TERI's assessment is to facilitate adaptation initiatives and mainstream them …
The Department of Transport, Govt. of Manipur has published a Draft Transport Policy. This covers the transport related issues, road safety measures, transport network along with: roads, waterways, air connectivity, transport infrastructure (both urban & rural). The draft transport policy has been circulated to all the concerned Departments/Agencies of the …
The Kerala Cabinet has given administrative sanction for the first phase of the monorail project proposed for Thiruvananthapuram. The 22.2-km-long Technocity to Karamana corridor will be executed at a cost of Rs 3,590 crore, according to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Separately, the Cabinet also approved a proposal to purchase right …
Projects include purchase of new buses, construction of flyovers and underpasses, and laying of new roads. With the aim of improving civic infrastructure in Bangalore and Mysore, the State government has sent proposals for at least 30 projects worth Rs 1,600 to the Centre under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban …
AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) which operates Bus Rapid Transit System in the city received two awards on Monday at 60th L'Union internationale des transports publics (UITP) world Congress held in Geneva. UITP is the international association of public transport. AJL-AMC and Cept University jointly received an award in the …
Chandigarh, May 27: The delay in completing the six-laning of the 291-km Panipat-Jalandhar highway project has cost the concessionaire and its director dear. Taking up the issue, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the concessionaire to pay a penalty of Rs 60 crore for the delay. The director …
JAIPUR: After the Jaipur Metro rail project, the urban development and housing (UDH) department is inching towards monorail project on shorter route in the city. In a recent meeting, directions to prepare the feasibility report for the Engineering Project India Limited (EPIL), a company interested to join on the public-private …
In a major step towards removing hurdles to implementing national highway projects, the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) today relaxed forest clearance norms for these projects. It decided to give “special exemptions” on forestry clearances. For linear projects, it said it would de-link the grant of environment clearances from forest …
Colour coding of autorickshaws, based on the zone they ply in, is expected to be decided soon. This, officials said, will ensure that autos of a particular zone do not turn away passengers wishing to travel to the area. According to the Delhi government scheme, the autos will be allowed …
New Delhi: A controversy seems to be in the making between the urban development (UD) ministry and the road transport ministry on specifications of low-floor buses with both coming up with their own norms for “commuters’ convenience”. Recently, the UD ministry came out with a fresh set of specifications for …
Noida: Several road infrastructure projects to ease traffic flow in Noida got the green signal from Noida Authority in a high-level committee meeting held on Monday. The committee, formed to upgrade road infrastructure, approved seven projects. Makeover plans include four underpasses, two elevated roads and a flyover. One of the …
In the 'Report to the People', released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on the fourth anniversary of UPA-II, the government presented figures to highlight growth in employment and doubling of wages under MNREGA, three-fold increase in food subsidy, growth in social sector schemes and tele-density. …
INDORE: Following lukewarm response in the first week, trial run of 'ibus' of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has started witnessing hordes of commuters of late. To tackle this, Atal Indore City Transport Service Ltd (AICTSL) is planning to put three more buses on roads. On Sunday, group of doctors …
Maharashtra’s State Transport Commissioner VN More has suggested that only those people should be allowed to purchase cars who have adequate parking slots in cities like Mumbai and Pune. In his proposal to the Maharashtra Government, More has said that the Motor Vehicles Act be amended so that prospective car …
Governments have a key role to play in influencing private sector investment, by improving the enabling conditions for investment in sustainable transport infrastructure and delivering investment grade policies. This report aims to advise governments from developed and developing countries on a broad mix of policy tools and instruments that they …
