The fifth edition of the Car Free Day on October 20, will emphasise on the need to promote cycle stands, said Gurgaon Joint Police Commissioner (Headquarters) Saurabh Singh on Monday. The decision was
Activists have come out against the blanket ban on cycling in Kolkata, saying that the decision is regressive and will harm the environment, affect the livelihood of poor people and add to the transport
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Even as there is interest among youths and professionals in city to ride bicycles, the government has drawn flak for not promoting the 'green' transport. Lack of adequate cycle tracks and encroachments on existing tracks have been a cause of concern, experts said. "Government should spread awareness about cycle tracks and properly maintain existing ones. The cycle tracks should be made free from encroachment," said Bhrugu Mishra, co-founder of Bepara Foundation Trust (BFT), a voluntary organization, which promotes cycling.
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After Dwarka, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to further its cycle-sharing project across the national capital. Officials said the authority expects to install over 1,600 cycle stations
A month back, Gurgaon Police launched Car-Free Day, an initiative to decongest the city and improve its air quality. But four Tuesdays on, it appears to have morphed into a movement to encourage cycling,
After its attempt to encourage cyclists by marking cycle lanes in Jayanagar failed, the Department of Urban Land Transport is now preparing to chalk out segregated cycle tracks in HSR Layout, Yelahanka
It was symbolic perhaps that the capital's first Car-Free Day was ushered in with a bicycle rally. Indeed, the humble two wheeler was the focus of much thought on the day in the context of Delhi's high
This publication is a major update of the “Training document on public awareness and behaviour change in sustainable transport” published in 2006 by GIZ. It provides the essential tools for awareness and
Cycling plays a major role in personal mobility around the world, but it could play a much bigger role. Given the convenience, health benefits, and affordability of bicycles, they could provide a far greater
The NHS could save £319m over the next 21 years if cycling in major UK cities becomes as popular as in London, according to a report by an environmental charity. About 34,000 incidences of type 2 diabetes,
Maintaining high quality standards and excellent customer service will be critical to the successful roll out of cycle sharing in India over the coming years. Public cycle sharing systems: A planning toolkit
Delhi is dangerous for cyclists. Last year 820 out 1,629 traffic fatalities were of people on bicycles. This year, the Delhi Traffic Police says that cyclists account for 330 of the 750 fatalities till
The latest SUTP publication highlights the benefits of implementing Mobility Management at universities. It contributes to an increased and more sustainable mobility of students and employees in general
Spin your way to glory on the road instead of at the slimming point, where the bike stands static and is permanently fixed to the ground. Before the cycles completely disappear from the streets of Kolkata,
Transport and Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday exhorted people to respect road users and called for strong laws for road safety He spoke of government’s initiative of awarding Rs 2,000 and
नई दिल्ली (एसएनबी)। सेंटर फार साइंस एंड एनवायरमेंट की मुखिया प्रख्यात पर्यावरणविद् सुनीता नारायण को रविवार को अज्ञात कार चालक ने टक्कर मार दी, जिससे वह गंभीर रूप घायल हो गई। जानकारी के अनुसार घटना शाम
New plan mulled for road safety The State Government has chalked out a new plan, the Odisha State Safety Action Plan (ORSAP), to check road accidents and save valuable human lives and properties.
Nxumalo Ndlovu used to catch a bus from his home in Alexandra township to his job in Sandton, a posh city business district. But with heavy traffic slowing down the 5-kilometre commute he's found a
