CFAM Newsletter #35 (16 June 2023)

Jun 16, 2023

Updates of the week

Bengaluru Metro to cut short run time after track extension

This would bring down the time of 4.5 minutes taken at present for a Metro train from Hopefarm Channasandra Metro Station to Kadugodi to 1.5 minutes

Shakti effect: Too many riders, too few buses

This shows the need for more routes and frequency

Govt to build tunnels, flyovers to ease out Bengaluru traffic

“We have two options. (Construction of) flyovers or underground (tunnels). We will have to see which is feasible,” - Deputy CM Shivakumar

Bagmane Solarium City launched a feeder bus to the metro station

With a frequency of 10 mins during peak times To encourage employees to use the public transport

Mass transport network to see a big boost

Expansion of mobility infrastructure will have a positive impact on real estate and aid in easy commuting

CFAM Corner

OoruLabs podcast #18 | Should cities abandon Masterplans?

Dr. Anjali Karol Mohan discusses the flaws in the urban planning process and the need for a bottom-up approach to fix the abysmal implementation rates. She explains how the current top-down approach by the Bangalore Development Authority is inadequate and how a comprehensive development plan is necessary.