Road safety annual report 2023
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
Pedestrians
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Come out and claim the road
We have built city roads only for cars to move. Cars rule the road I write this column from my bed, recovering from an accident that broke my bones. I was hit by a speeding car while cycling. The driver fled the scene of the accident in the car, leaving me bleeding on the road. This is what happens again and again, in every city of our country, on every road - as we plan without care for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
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Dedicated BRT cell will keep transport system on track
An independent cell for bus rapid transit (BRT) operations will ensure its success. The Nagrik Chetna Manch (NCM), a non-political organization working on sustainable transport and civic issues, has stressed
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DTP launches drive safely campaign for cyclists
Delhi traffic police launched a 'Drive Safely' campaign for cyclists today and distributed reflective stickers for bicycles to prevent accidents. The campaign comes in the wake of environmental activist
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Dangers of letting cars dictate city design
Sunita Narain—our colleague and friend—was seriously injured in an accident while cycling yesterday. A car hit her and fled. This cruel act of crime and heartlessness could have shattered our faith in
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Study finds cities like Pune grappling with air pollution
Pvt Vehicles Rise As Public Transport Remains Poor Pune: Smaller cities, experiencing a more rapid shift to personal vehicles in the absence of adequate investment in a strong public transport system, are struggling with severe air pollution, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) research has observed.
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Jaipur Development Authority to send rent-a-bicycle plan proposal to Centre
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is all set to send a proposal on the Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) scheme to the Centre in a move to decongest the Walled City area. After receiving nod from the
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CSE assesses air quality and mobility initiatives in Indian cities
<p>This is the press release on release of the book "Good News Bad News: Clearing the air in Indian cities" published by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). This bird’s eye assessment of the cities of India & how they fare on parameters such as air quality, public transport, walkability, parking policies and fiscal initiatives was released in New Delhi by Harish Salve, senior advocate of Supreme Court of India and the Amicus Curiae on environmental cases.</p>
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Who should draft Delhi Master Plan – DDA or municipalities?
Is the Delhi Development Authority the appropriate agency for drafting a Master Plan for the city or has it taken over the mandate of the municipal corporations? Even as the DDA is readying the Delhi Master
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A cycle satyagraha for a better, green Kolkata
Spin your way to glory on the road instead of at the slimming point, where the bike stands static and is permanently fixed to the ground. Before the cycles completely disappear from the streets of Kolkata,
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BRT revamp plan proposed
Refurbishing It Will Waste Taxpayers’ Money, Say Experts New Delhi: Five years after the bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor was constructed, the transport department is looking at “overhauling” the 14.5km