Why Liveable Cities, Not Flyovers, Will Win Urban Votes
For decades now, the opening of a new flyover has been the ultimate symbol of political progress. These towering structures […]
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What Indian Cities can Learn From Chennai’s New Mobility Playbook
As published in The Times of India Indian cities do not suffer from a lack of transport plans; they struggle
One Challenge, Five Startups, Better Public Transport for All
As appeared in the Sustainable Transport Magazine “Where is my bus?” Ask any Indian commuter, and chances are they have asked this before.
Chennai’s First Situational Analysis Reveals What’s Wrong with the Footpaths and How to Fix Them
Assessments are a part of everyone’s life. Ask a student, a professional, or even a patient, almost everyone is put through a series of tests,
The Best Street in Nagpur? Survey Says: It’s Wardha Road!
Over the last one year, Nagpur really hit the streets, quite literally. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation, with technical support from
How Pimpri Chinchwad Bust Five Myths by Hosting Vehicle Free Days
As published in The Economic Times Every time a city announces a vehicle-free day, the sceptics line up: “It’ll cause
Pedalling Through Time; What it Means to Cycle in India for Different Generations
Cycling has long been woven into the fabric of daily life in India. Just a couple of decades ago, the
How Chennai and Coimbatore City Budgets are Championing Walkable Streets
For years, major cities in Tamil Nadu have prioritised vehicles through budgetary allocations and infrastructure. This is despite the fact
Pimpri Chinchwad’s Low Emission Zone Strategy Explained
For centuries, the idea of running a mile (approximately 1.6km) in under four minutes seemed impossible. This milestone mocked human
PMPML’s Journey Through Time: How Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad Got Better Public Transport
Every single day, nearly 11 lakh citizens rely on Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) buses to move across Pune