Posts : Transportation

The real cost of building Metro - elevated?

silkboard - 21-OCT-2011

It is Metro time, and papers are full of statements from babus and netas of our city that say that "we didn't go underground because the cost was very high". But then, some citizens say - what about the cost we pay due to inconvenience? Wouldn't that 'hidden cost' tilt the balance in favour of underground? How about putting some numbers to these arguments?

Feeder Bus Service - Malleswaram Example

rs - 20-OCT-2011

This Feeder Bus service is a very good idea. I hope it is successful. But how about suggesting to BMTC to create a local Feeder bus service in several areas. For example. In Mall-eswaram, there will soon be two huge Malls at both ends - Mantri and Brigade. They could provide a service which goes as follows.

Bikeshare in Bengaluru - Credit goes to PRAJA, CiSTUP and DULT!

kbsyed61 - 19-OCT-2011

Finally Bengaluru gets its 'Bikeshare' concept converted into reality. I do Hope that this concept is well received by the Bengalurians and patronizes to the fullest extent.

 

Noticeably less activity on Praja related to Namma Metro

Clive VanBuerle - 19-OCT-2011

I began visiting and participating on Praja in 2008 when I was deputed outside the city on work, i knew i would get a clear view into our city through this website, I gradually increased my visits here and also participated in many discussions.

Tale of two railway stations - Hebbal Station in Bengaluru Vs Tanakallu Station in A. P

kbsyed61 - 17-OCT-2011

During my recent visit to Bengaluru in Sep, 2011, I had the occasion to do a 'Train Trip' to Hosur along with other memebrs of Praja's Namma Railu Team. Along that trip had the chance to observe the various stations on route to Hosur from Hebbal Station. Here is the picture of Hebbal station.

BMTC Buses - volvo vs marcopolo

rashmi - 17-OCT-2011

Hi, I catch 201 bus regularly. There are three buses available, one is 201R (normal bmtc bus)  with fare around Rs.12, other one 201R(volvo) with fare Rs.30. I was told that since volvo has A.C. facility and other better facilities, it costs almost double. I dont need an AC bus for a short journey.

Proceedings of Traffic Management Coordination Committee Meeting held on October 15, 2011

Residents Forum - 17-OCT-2011

Dear all

Herewith attaching the proceedings of the first Traffic Management Coordination Committee Meeting held on October 15, 2011 along with the related representations submitted earlier.

Also posting links of the same uploaded in google docs.

STRR development on Sarjapur Attibelle road

Ujjal Bose - 9-OCT-2011

Hi,

 

Metro Launch - monumental waste of money.

rs - 8-OCT-2011

I came accross this article in the Hindu today

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article2520263.ece

Yeshwantpur Hatia Express Should be made a daily train

naik.bijay@gmail.com - 6-OCT-2011

HTE YPR EXPRESS(12835/12836) shld be made a daily train, considering the rush in the train. This is a bi-weekly train and runs twice a week. This is the only train which runs from Bangalore to Ranchi, which is the capital of Jharkhand. There are lot of ppl from Ranchi, Rourkela and sorrounding areas who generally commute by this train.