CFAM Newsletter #39 (14 July 2023)
Updates of the week
Six months on, London-like transport authority remains on paper
In January 2023, the state government notified the BMLTA Act after receiving the governor's assent.
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Karnataka Govt Proposes 15000Cr Hebbal-Sarjapur Metro Expansion
The proposal to construct a brand new 37km metro line came after the budget speech by the CM.
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Traffic cops in Bengaluru launch ‘Reclaim footpaths’ campaign
Focus on clearing illegally parked vehicles and debris.
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BMTC to add 2000 buses to its fleet based on growing demand
Fleet including 900 electric buses to be operational in 2-3 months
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Autos from the metro stations to soon run on meter fares
'MetroMitra' app on the ONDC network will probably be launched by the ARDU on August 15.
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Shakti scheme fallout: Auto drivers seek Rs 10,000/month
In a press meet, several auto and taxi drivers bemoaned the government’s lack of initiative and interest in their worsening economic condition.
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Govt writes to NHAI to put up more signages on Expressway
As many as 100 people have died in the accidents in just four months according to government data.
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Treacherous traffic grips Panathur
With lashing rains, commuters have been stuck in traffic for almost 2 hours.
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CFAM Corner
OoruLabs podcast #22 | China Controlling Indian EV Market?
How do we get out of the Chinese stranglehold on the Indian EV market? What does it take for innovators in the EV space to succeed? What are the frictions in the space that suppliers can solve for the OEMs? Is Make in India possible? This and more from Vivek Sharanappa of BuyMyEV a startup making electric two-wheelers.
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. Bicycle Repair Stores and Parking Infrastructure can also be found on the map. 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.
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