The Road Safety Annual Report 2023 provides an overview of road safety performance for the 43 countries participating in the International Transport Forum’s permanent working group on road safety, known as the IRTAD Group. Based on the latest data, the report describes recent road safety developments in these countries and …
As Delhi grapples with congested roads and the increasing volume of traffic, its PWD minister has an interesting take on the problem. Satyendar Jain says that the city has sufficient road length required to accommodate the 82 lakh registered vehicles, but poor road engineering has let the traffic managers down. …
While much has been talked about encouraging public transport and making Delhi roads pedestrian and cycle-friendly, nothing concrete has been done about it till date. In an RTI filed by activist Vedpal, it was found that to cater to around 25 lakh commuters of Delhi metro, there are only 85 …
Fatal traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians and cyclists occur most frequently between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., a National Police Agency study has found. The study found between January and June the number of people aged 65 or over who died in traffic accidents rose 12 from a year earlier …
Effective August 24, no vehicles will be allowed in the heart of Rwanda's capital Kigali, widely regarded as the cleanest city in Africa. Except special services vehicles such as ambulances, others are prohibited in the streets of the declared 'Car-Free Zone.' "Normally, a city is for people not vehicles," said …
PUNE: A draft policy for pedestrian safety and convenience suggested by Pedestrians First, has focused on facilities required for foot over bridges and subways. In a letter addressed to the Pune Municipal Corporation, Pedestrians First, working for sustainable transport and road safety, has said that for FOB, the footpath should …
MUMBAI: The BMC on Monday assured the Bombay high court that the interests of pedestrians and motorists will not be compromised during religious festivals. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Revati Mohite-Dere was given the assurance by the BMC advocate Anil Sakhare. He submitted the new policy for …
Taking serious note of frequent road accidents, Arunhcal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has called for a strong and effective State policy to avert and minimise such mishaps. He advocated vigorous campaign for safe driving, safe speed and safety measures for commuters and pedestrians during a high level meeting of …
INDORE: Despite all the hype around ibus and BRTS corridor, only two per cent commuters in Indore are using public transport system, a survey report revealed on Tuesday. Number of people using ibus is even less as even this two per cent public transport users are distributed among ibus, auto …
The bench, in its order, has noted that the UTTIPEC had recommended the placing of the bridge on the basis of several factors. In a major relief to residents of Shahpur Jat village and nearby areas, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by the residents of …
Cities Safer by Design is a global reference guide to help cities save lives from traffic fatalities through improved street design and smart urban development. Over 1.2 million people die in traffic crashes globally, mostly pedestrians, and that number is growing every year. This hands-on guide taps examples from cities …
PUNE: Welcoming the new guidelines by the ministry of road transport and highways regarding pedestrian facilities on national highways passing through urban areas, Pedestrians First, working into issues concerning safety of pedestrians, said the step was badly needed as national highway authority officials normally refuse to give special treatment for …
CHENNAI: The city has an appalling record when it comes to road safety. While the traffic police are struggling hard to convince commuters to wear helmets, the state highways department and the city corporation are in the process of increasing the height of medians on arterial roads. Higher medians prevent …
Urban Transportation in Indian Cities provides 13 examples of initiatives to improve service delivery of urban transport. For each, the study features a description of the project, success factors, budgetary implications, performance, impact, challenge and lessons learned.
Petition dismissed on grounds that one petitioner, Environment Support Group, has private interest in the matter The principal bench of the High Court of Karnataka comprising of acting Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee and Justice Ram Mohan Reddy today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the widening of most …
There will also be dustbins all along to ensure cleanliness of the tracks,” the official said. With an aim to re-establish the role of green spaces as connective links between urban spaces, the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) has proposed creation of an environment-friendly pedestrian and cycling network through the …
KOCHI: At a time when the city authorities are going gaga over the integrating public transport system, town planning experts have emphasized on the need to put in place an updated master plan for the city. Though several talks and discussions have been carried out as part of implementing a …
Since 2005, Istanbul has been pedestrianizing select areas on the city’s Historic Peninsula. According to Assessment of the Air Quality Effects of Pedestrianization on Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula by EMBARQ team in Turkey, these measures have significantly improved air quality in the region. Furthermore, the report notes how pedestrianization is producing …
Experts say move will ease traffic but won’t check pollution Mukesh (name changed) is a hawker who sells hosiery items in Lajpat Nagar. Due to the recent orders passed by the National Green Tribunal, he and others like him are being removed from the busy market area which sees high …
Road, accident, accident-prone, road to railway station, pedestrians, chandigarh news, city news, locla news, chandigarh newslineThe main road leading to the railway station is the most accident-prone area for apedestrian where nine peopledied from 2010 to 2014, according to the UT Traffic Police’s road accident analysis wing. This is followed …
Long hours in harsh sunlight without protective gear and exposure to rising pollution have affected the eyesight of traffic policemen in the city. Of the 600 policemen who underwent a comprehensive eye check-up recently, 145 were diagnosed with a range of problems. These include refractive error and cataract which are …
