CFAM Newsletter #37 (30 June 2023)

Jun 30, 2023

Updates of the week

“Let’s move Bengaluru - Connecting women, connecting communities” event organized by Greenpeace

The event with two panels saw citizens and experts discuss various ways to improve commuting in Bengaluru.

Why common mobility card is finding few takers in Bengaluru

Stakeholders identify 5 major reasons for the low adoption of NCMC cards

Namma Metro: Rs 3045Cr Boost to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation

State-owned Maharatna company, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Ltd, has committed to providing financial assistance to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The funding aims to support the establishment and development of lines as part of the Phase-II metro project.

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Bengaluru auto drivers claim free bus rides for women have hit their business

According to C. Sampath, general secretary of Adarsha Auto Drivers’ Union in Bengaluru, auto drivers have lost 30-40% of their business after the scheme was launched.

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Bengaluru tunnel road to cost Rs 50,000 crore

Bengaluru’s proposed tunnel road is expected to reduce travel time between the city’s five major arterial roads to just 20 minutes. The five arterial roads are currently linked through the 62km Outer Ring Road, which runs entirely within the city and sees major traffic jams.

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Five plants, better monitoring: How BBMP plans to tackle debris crisis

Besides causing fatal accidents, such piles of uncleared construction debris are a nuisance and an eyesore. The new plants are expected to reduce transportation costs due to their convenient location and deter illegal dumping.

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Traffic police have recorded 4,93,730 cases of wrong parking in 2023

Commuters wonder if wrong parking is the only offense that traffic police are going after in the most committed manner

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Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway had 91 fatalities in 2023 so far

Police officials emphasize the lack of pedestrian facilities, drainage, and towing vehicles, and accumulation of debris among other issues

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CFAM Corner

OoruLabs podcast #20 | Who is a Bicycle Mayor?

Bicycle Mayor Network Co-ordinator from BYCS Netherlands, Simon Alvarez Belon speaks with Sathya Sankaran about the change maker network for cycling that has swept across many countries. He delves into who is a Bicycle Mayor, and the impact their work has been having. Listen in if you are curious and want to join the network.

Sustainable Mobility Network Map - Bengaluru

CFAM has initiated the development of the Sustainable Mobility Network Map, which aims to establish a comprehensive network of bicycle-friendly and secondary routes in Bengaluru. This network comprises segments ranging from low to high congestion levels, each of which can be filtered and accessed as per requirements. Currently, the map encompasses over 120 networks across Bangalore, thanks to the collaborative efforts of CFAM Employees, Councillors, and Volunteers who have contributed substantial data.

Click here to view the map. If you are interested in participating in this project by providing or collecting relevant data, kindly express your interest in the comment section for further connectivity.