CFAM Newsletter #41 (28 July 2023)
Updates of the week
Residents of IT corridor look for BMTC help to end last-mile connectivity pangs
Representatives of prominent federations of RWAs petitioned Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy for better & reliable bus connectivity
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Extended Tumakuru Rd Green line likely by Oct
BMRCL has cleared the hurdle of building a viaduct above the NICE peripheral ring road near the BIEC
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AI-based cameras installed on the Mysore expressway to capture offenders
Two-wheelers and tractors will be banned from the expressway from August 1
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BBMP turns the other way as business establishments take over footpaths in the AECS layout
Citizens say vending zones are needed to free up walking space
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20,000 acres, 25k trees to go for B’luru-Pune expressway
The 719.26-km toll road will be developed as a six-lane with additional space for upgrading to an eight-lane road.
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Bengaluru is perhaps the only capital city in India without a working Master Plan
The city needs rejuvenation plans. Not tunnel roads, but infra-carrying tunnels are needed
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Driverless trains are on hold, and BMRCL is to wait as a cautious approach
All new coaches purchased in the last 1-1.5 years are equipped with driverless technology
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CFAM Corner
OoruLabs podcast #24 | Should Bengaluru be split?
As a member of the Bengaluru Restructuring Committee V Ravichandar has cowritten a report that might change the face of Bengaluru as we know it. The reports have been followed up with the Bengaluru Governance Bill which if implemented by the Government of Karnataka can give wings to the recommendations.
CFAM Giveaway Alert - Unveiling the Bicycle Network of Namma Bengaluru!
We express our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated team, councillors, and volunteers for their invaluable contributions in collating the data for our sustainable mobility network map. Thanks to their efforts, we have successfully mapped over 200 bicycle networks across Namma Bengaluru.
Our comprehensive map now encompasses all the aforementioned routes, and we have gone the extra mile by identifying key bicycle repair stores in various neighborhoods, along with the provision of cycle parking infrastructure details.
As we progress further, CFAM is excited to invite you to participate in our exclusive giveaway alert, spanning the next three weeks. We have planned a series of engaging activities, and participants will have the chance to win remarkable prizes courtesy of CFAM.
The first activity challenges you to embark on a journey of exploration. Ride and validate the routes depicted in our sustainable mobility network. The participants covering the highest number of networks will be recognized as the winners of this inaugural activity. Results are to be announced on 14th August 2023 and our winners will receive the award on 15th August 2023, on the account of Independence Day. Stay tuned for more activities to follow up.
For more information and to register your participation, kindly direct your inquiries to councilforactivemobility@gmail.com. We anticipate your involvement in this exciting event as we aim to foster a greener and more sustainable future for Bengaluru. Together, let's pedal towards progress!
Click here to view the map.
Upcoming events
Sunday ride
#Personal2Public
📢 Exciting News! 🚀 CFAM is thrilled to be part of the #Personal2Public Campaign, a movement that aims to inspire commuters to embrace public transport for a greener and congestion-free future. 🌿🚌
Initiated by B.PAC - Bangalore Political Action Committee and WRI India, and supported by various corporate organizations and citizen groups, this campaign is all about making a positive impact on our city's environment and commuting experience.
Take the Bengaluru Commuter Survey 📝 and share your insights to improve sustainable commuting options. Together, let's create a cleaner, greener Bengaluru! 🌳
Race across India: Documentary Release
Join us for a captivating documentary screening! The Council for Active Mobility is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for the premiere of a remarkable documentary on the Indian Oil Race Across India, Asia's longest cycle race, which took place in March 2023.
Be a part of this exclusive event, which marks the very first time the documentary will be showcased in Bengaluru. Witness the inspiring tale of Ordinary People achieving extraordinary feats in life, as they come together to create India's Longest Cycle Race, spanning an incredible 3651 km from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.
Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it! This documentary will surely leave you motivated and inspired.
Best of all, admission is free! We encourage you to bring along friends and family to make this premiere a resounding success. During the event, we will also be revealing the CFAM project - safe cyclist routes, and we welcome you to join us in discussions about active mobility.
Date - 5th of August 2023
Time - 4 pm to 6 pm
Venue - Jayant Probikes & Fitness, No. 36, 12, 11th Main Rd, 4th Block, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041.
Location link - Google Map
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