BBMP - More magic boxes coming!?

silkboard - 22-FEB-2009

What exactly would be "precast RCC box segments of size 6m x 4.5m x 1m". Magic box, isn't it? Saw some tenders from BBMP calling for work to prepare "vehicular underpass" using these precast RCC segments at Mysore Road Deviation Junction. See the BBMP Ad for yourself:

The hardships of changing a bus

silkboard - 22-FEB-2009

Vasanth's Big10/ORR buses comment, and seeing a bus stop near silkboard junction move farther from the flyover prompts me to repeat a point made earlier.

Chipko..Appiko and now Bachhiko!?

blrsri - 22-FEB-2009

Development activities like building the metro always brings environmental issues along with them and tree cutting figures very prominently..Authorities take`refuge of quoting selective trimming of the trees and not necessarily bringing them down..

'I vote I count' - Bengaluru Lok Sabha elections

jennypinto - 20-FEB-2009

[Quick link to the election issue survey, do fill it and have your say.]

The attack on Mumbai on 26/11 was meant to undermine India. Instead it has lead to a new political awakening. As the initial shock and anger against our politicians died down we realized that our disengagement from the political process was part of the problem. And the solution lay in getting engaged; else we only have ourselves to blame.  Politics is too important to be left solely to politicians!

Traffic Flow Change required in Malleswaram area

rs - 20-FEB-2009

I sent the following letter to several people - Sood, Rajiv Chandrashekhar, Subramanian etc. in the hope of getting some feedback. I just thought I would send it to Praja as well since this topic is being discussed and would appreciate any feedback.

Traffic Violations - Will this work?

srikanthml - 20-FEB-2009

Bengaluru Traffic, what a mess!!! Somehow i am convinced, that one of the key element to make a difference is to ENFORCE traffic rules. That being said it looks like our police force is ill-equipped and poorly staffed to carry out the enforcement in all corners of Bengaluru. I was wondering if this will work?

Hi-Speed Rail - A ReThink

Naveen - 20-FEB-2009

Hi Folks,

It does seem a hugely expensive exercise that would cater to perhaps, a few thousand each day. At first look, it does seem a questionable investment decision with dubious rationale - is this really so ?

A few points that may be pondered over ---

Bangalore CBD HoHo Shuttles - Route Map

Devesh - 20-FEB-2009

At the meeting of the Bangalore Chamber Infrastructure Committee, we had the presence of Dr. Ashwin Mahesh and Mr. R.K. Misra of ABIDe. The Ho-Ho shuttle bus was discussed and also the Big10 services. I will request Pranav to add more to the contents of the meeting.

Praja caps

deepakar - 20-FEB-2009

One of the common questions from first time members who are coming to the praja meetings is "How do we identify you guys?". We were thinking of getting some praja caps made. These will have the praja logo embroidered in front. They should cost around Rs 100 or thereabouts. Let me know how many of you would be interested.

Lessons learnt - but the hard way!

murali772 - 19-FEB-2009

I moved into an apartment complex in S T Bed layout, Koramangala, about 4 years back. The layout was developed by BDA over a decade back on Sinivagilu tank bed, quite as per the widely prevalent practice then. For a layout on a tank bed, the drainage work done by BDA was totally inadequate, and as a result, the asphalting on the roads progressively deteriorated, making the drive through the layout worse than a ride on a camel back.