Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are close substitutes for cars and two-wheelers because they cover longer distances with less effort. Thus, e-bikes will play a key role in shifting passenger and freight trips away from high-polluting private vehicles and generating fewer emissions if used at scale. While vehicle electrification has focused …
At a time when experts and top negotiators of the country have landed in Copenhagen to explore ways for delaying the catastrophic consequences of climate change and global warming, collective vows to reduce daily carbon footprint for a greener future came from citizens of the Capital. About 150 responsible Delhiites
As many as 120 Rotarians joined hands on Sunday to promote cycling as a eco-friendly mode of transport in the City. With cycle manufacturing major BSA partnering-in, the participants in the age group of 6 to 68 rode in the
The Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit System (DIMTS), in charge of operating the BRT corridor between Ambedkar Nagar and Moolchand, is setting up five cycle stations along the corridor where people can also hire cycles at a nominal rate. The corridor already has dedicated cycle lanes alongside the pavements. DIMTS has …
Ludhiana: An exercising cycle that can produce power has become an huge attraction at the ongoing International Trade Fair in Delhi these days. The cycle, developed by a city-based small scale industrialist, has received over 100 enquires. The mechanical energy produced during a workout on the cycle is converted into …
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) has finally pulled its act together and is training traffic marshals to direct cyclists towards dedicated bicycle lanes. These lanes were rendered useless with cyclists preferring mixed traffic lanes ever since the BRTS was inaugurated in October. This led to an accident in which …
THE Union ministry of urban development has evolved a system for evaluating urban transportation services in cities across India. All cities covered by the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission have been advised to benchmark their level of services (los) for various parameters specified by the ministry. The parameters on …
Ganesh Palisetti Of NID Cycled Along The BRTS Route On Wednesday And Revealed... With cool breeze blowing and dip in mercury, it was the perfect weather on Wednesday for those who love cycling
City Cyclists Ignore Obstacle-Riddled Track Along BRTS Route Kumar Manish | TNN The much tom-tommed cycle track along the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Ahmedabad has come in for flak because it is not contiguous. Famously modelled on Transmilenio BRTS in Bogota which put special emphasis on connecting cycle …
The Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) has come up with the first of its kind pedestrian design guidelines to ensure that walking in the city becomes safe and a pleasurable experience. The UTTIPEC is a body that was formed under the chairmanship of Delhi Lieutenant …
The built environment affects public health in many ways (Frumkin et al. 2004), depending on the interplay between factors such as community design, travel patterns, physical activity, transportation safety, and air and water pollution. This study investigated interactions between a) walkability, a measure of how conducive the built environment is …
Kumar Manish | TNN Ahmedabad: While there seems to be some policing in the bus carriageway of the Bus Rapid Transit Services (BRTS), the traffic outside it needs serious attention. The 12.5 km stretch of the first phase of BRTS corridor was built for Rs 77 crore, inclusive of a …
New Delhi: Soon, Delhi will have dedicated cycle tracks on all major roads leading to Commonwealth Games venues. In an attempt to encourage non motorised transportation modes, Delhi government has decided to construct cycle tracks on the roads so that tourists and other spectators can cycle to the venues during …
India is the second largest bicycle maker in the world with an annual turnover of 12 million units per year, the industry one of the most established and stable industries in the country. Chennai-based cycle manufacturer is thinking big; TI Cycles has become the second largest cycle manufacturer in India …
This paper describes the design, construction and management of the Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED), a high density residential development that accommodates a mix of income groups and combines homes and workspaces. It dramatically reduces carbon dioxide emissions per person from the homes and encourages and supports other aspects of …
Mumbai Come Tuesday, several residents from Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, as well as Kandivli, will join a world community to promote the World Car Free Day 2009, for the first time in the city. Along with several office-goers across UK, USA, South America and New Zealand, the participants will abandon their …
This analysis investigates the ability of nonmotorized travel (walking, cycling) to help achieve transportation planning objectives. It indicates that nonmotorized travel provides significant benefits, and that these benefits can increase with cost effective incentives. This paper investigates the ability of nonmotorized travel (walking, cycling, and their ariants) to help achieve …
The rapid growth in motor vehicle ownership and activity in India is causing a wide range of serious health, environmental, socio-economic, and resource use impacts, even as it provides mobility to millions, and contributes to employment and the economy. The loss of accessibility for pedestrians is one of the most …
