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rs - 10-NOV-2009
Hi It seems like finally things are moving in the direction of using the existing railway tracks around Bangalore. The SWR seems to have a proposal to introduce a commuter rail system, once their electricification of the tracks is completed. This could be a really great thing. I hope it goes through |
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Some good news regarding public transportation... rs - 9-NOV-2009
Here is some good news concerning public transportation.... timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Thumbs-up-to-BRTS/articleshow/5210470.cms |
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psaram42 - 6-NOV-2009
We had a nice meeting with Nathan and Kiran of Biome Environmental solutions where a lot of discussions took place about the concept note on Indiranagar Metro project in the context of forthcoming Mobil city Un-conference at IISc. The Metro passes through CMH and 100 ft roads in Indiranagar. We in Indiranagar are quite familiar with the Metro by now. |
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vinod_shankar - 5-NOV-2009
Every now and then i see one or the other organisation opposing the metro. No doubt they entitled to their views, but do they ever see the benefits any metro brings to cities,(especillay the crowded ones like bangalore, mumbai etc) Let me quote a few points from PIB regarding the delhi metro, i am sure such benefits will accrue to bangalore also once the metro is complete |
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A total breakdown of urban planning - A microscopic look at the lowest level blrpraj - 4-NOV-2009
When we look at Bangalore and see it's overburdened infrastructure falling apart (be it water, roads, power, footpath etc.) , one cannot help but think how we got to this point in the first place, since recognising the problem and it's causes is one of the first steps in effectively proposing and designing a solution to remedy the problem. |
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Mono and Metro Projects in Pipeline for Bangalore : Source Deccan Herald. j_venu - 4-NOV-2009
the below news link (nov 2 on the Metro and Mono Infrastructure Projects in pipeline for bangalore. |
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BMTC Drivers issuing used tickets aghose - 30-OCT-2009
Many BMTC Drivers and conductors (Mainly ordinary, pushpak and suvarna) are issuing used tickets. It works like this: I buy a ticket for say 30 Rs. Say I do not have change and I hand over Rs. 100 to the conductor/driver then he writes at the top on the back side of one ticket the amount he has to return me back (Rs 70). |
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Research/ design project on sustainable tranport. calling for volunteers jennypinto - 29-OCT-2009
As part of the upcoming praja event, mobilicity, scheduled for nov 21, there is a paper being researched, on the following subject: |
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Petition: Continue anti encroachment drive in Mysore City indian - 27-OCT-2009
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/continue-anti-encroachment-drive |
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Imagine Sarjapur suburb area, with Commuter Rail silkboard - 26-OCT-2009
To continue the dream series, and realization around commuter rail (CRS) possibilities, how do you imagine the suburban area around Sarjapur Road if CRS were to be around? Yes, water problem is another thing, but on transportation front: The stationWhere is the Rail station? Well, something already exists. |