More pedestrian magic boxes from BBMP

silkboard - 2-APR-2009

In this close to a month old BBMP tender, find mention of RCC precast technology. Yes, thats our magic boxes. 6 of these are mentioned, one each for Ward #s 58, 61,62,63,64 and 65!. 65 lakhs each. Description: "Construction of Underpass / Pedestran Convenience Using RCC precast Technology in".

Using Vayu Vajra (BIAS) buses for non-airport commute.

bangalore-guy - 31-MAR-2009

Last week a friend of mine told me that he was using the BIAS buses to commute from Hebbal to Kormangala, I was delighted to know that the BMTC has finally realized the potential and are allowing non-airport bound passengers to use the vayu vajra buses.

KR Circle to be Signal free

s_yajaman - 30-MAR-2009

Read this in today's paper.

http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/30/stories/2009033059820400.htm

"Bangalore: Bangalore will soon have its widest magic box underpass for vehicular movement at K.R. Circle.

Commuter Rail System - for us?

Clive VanBuerle - 26-MAR-2009

Hello All, I've been regularly peeping into this site to see what’s going on, my interest began with the launch and delay of BIAL and I’ve been hooked on, KBsyed, idontspam, A mahesh, devesh and others ...i know all of you by reading your thoughts over the last year and hopefully you will continue to add your ideas.

First interview - issue or no-issues

jennypinto - 25-MAR-2009

[Comment promoted to a forum topic on behalf of Jenny]

This might be interesting to all of you.... that last night we attempted to do our first candidate interview (for praja and smartvote.in). the questionnaire includes the top issues  on our praja poll !

Garbage Recycling: a myth or hard reality?

psaram42 - 24-MAR-2009

 Lot of garbage is recycled. That is the reality.

Voter Harassment Centres

murali772 - 22-MAR-2009

I am really disgusted with the month-long running around I have had to do. You are almost tempted to exclaim, as one 70-year-old gentleman in front of us did, "If this is what I have to undergo to register...and then vote for some rowdy-sheeter who is standing for election to make money, why should I bother? "...and go home.....

Ped subway fever in Mysore

Arun - 20-MAR-2009

In what appears to be an act of aping big bad brother BBMP, Mysore City Corporation is building subways of pedestrians at not so feasible locations and with no involvement of public.  Am posting my letter sent to the local English daily.
 

Baner Road - Safety concern

Sudhir Menon - 19-MAR-2009

Tried to post this concern in the 'suggestion' portal of Pune Traffic Police, but apparently it is not functional. Was wondering if there is some one in Praja team who is in touch with Pune Traffic police on Safety issues ?

KR Puram bridge area - Good going traffic police!

silkboard - 18-MAR-2009

I have waited to post this, 3 weeks to be precise because I want. After after our street photography adventure at OMR/ORR junction, I have been noticing a few changes at this junction of junctions.