Traffic Chaos and Reforms: Analysis and way forward

asj - 6-JUL-2008

Sharing with Praja members, two compilations.

• First article
  • Traffic chaos on Indian roads: A Psychiatrists Perspective
• Followed by a peek at what needs to be done for traffic and road safety to change for better
  • Reforming and improving road traffic safety in India: A challenge for Indian Traffic Authorities

Do we have the right Civic Attitude?

Namd0gma1 - 18-JUN-2008

Its just lacking, isn't it?. Come on, lets not run away from the fact anymore. Spending a couple of crores on something big for the good of the city and the country is no big deal anymore. The biggest let downs are either, we just dont know how to use what is given to use or we just dont care and carry on with the "Great Indian Civic attitude" that we have. I know some thoughts might have already got triggerred for some of you that. who is this guy, making such a big statement. Let me not isolate myself from it, but we just do not carry the fundamental civic attitide with us.

BIA launch delayed yet again - May 29 ?

Devesh - 29-APR-2008

The Aviation Ministry has "requested" that the launch of BIA be delayed, most likely to May 29th.

See: PTI, IBN Live

Is BRTS right for all cities?

asj - 10-JAN-2008

I am aware that much needs doing with regards enhancing public transport in all Indian cities. What I am not convinced is whether all cities should have a BRT. Could there be simpler options that are more cost-effective? My answer to this question is a 'yes'.

When Vehicles are Prioritised over Humans (Pedestrians)

asj - 9-JAN-2008

I invite everyone to check this slide show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQl6RSXW9o Though I have made an example of Pune, are any of our other small cities different? What we need is a back to the basics approach ''first footpaths, then roads'' only then will we get our urban planning right.

Cycling on verge of extinction in India

asj - 26-DEC-2007

The West is promoting cycling increasingly but in India many small cities like Pune and Banglore are making it extinct.
The picture below says it all.

Our 'best' cities for business

silkboard - 23-OCT-2007

In a magazine recently, I read a "best cities for business" survey with interest. The Business Today-Synovate survey. Besides being interested in knowing Bangalore's rank - we climbed down from #1 last year to #3 behind Mumbai and Delhi - I also wondered about the method they used for the survey.

Letters to editors and letters from readers

silkboard - 17-AUG-2007

I read at least two newspapers everyday, and one feature I like is - letters to editor. Sometimes, you also hear of 'success stories' (like Nisho's about an open drain) resulting from these letters.

Well, I am a fan of this reality-TV like content. If you ask me, newspapers can chose to go the rediff way (have you seen their news article based bulletin boards?) and start having an extra page full of these letters from readers. Yes that will sell well :) But actually, I read these letters - especially the ones that complain about a local service or public amenity - because they put me in these chains of thoughts: