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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Bad road design leaved Delhi in knots
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
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Metro's 85 bicycles cater to 25L commuters!
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,
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Evening hours most dangerous for elderly pedestrians, cyclists: police study
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
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Rwanda: 'Car Free Zone' Begins in Rwanda
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
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Draft policy for pedestrian safety suggests facilities for FOB’s and subways
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
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BMC to HC: New policy for pandals will ensure pedestrian interests
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
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Arunachal CM for effective road safety policy
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
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Only 2% commuters use public transport in Indore, fewer are riding ibus: Survey
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
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Delhi High Court nod for foot-over-bridge at Panchsheel Park
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,
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Cities safer by design: guidance and examples to promote traffic safety through urban and street design
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