Namma Raste - road use efficiency

silkboard - 5-AUG-2008

Read in an email this morning that on 19th July 2008, a workshop on “Reclaiming Bangalore’s roads: Namma Raste” was jointly organized by Environment Support Group (ESG), CIVIC Bangalore and Alternative Law Forum at Vidyadeep, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore.

The context for this meeting was the PIL against BBMP over widening of 91 roads. Apparently, the claim is that the widening projects will increase average vehicle speeds from 8-10 km/hr to 40 km/hr (ref: material from ESG/HU - these should soon be up on ESG website, so I will save myself copy paste jobs here).

Cycle lanes planned in Bangalore

shas3n - 4-AUG-2008

The long awaited news for enthusiastic cyclers in Bangalore is finally here. BMLTA and DULT are involved in commissioning a feasibility study for cycling lanes in the following localities. (Source: TOI)

Cleaning Up 2008-2009 Lok Sabha Elections: ADR Needs Support

tsubba - 4-AUG-2008

Thampan forwards this important email:

Association for Democratic Reforms
Strengthening Indian Democracy: Proposal for the coming General Elections in 2008-09

Contact:
Trilochan Sastry
Professor, Indian Institute of Management
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560076, India
Phone: 91-80-2699-3285. Fax: 91-80-2658-4050
(ADR: www.adrindia.org)

Accountability on BMIC and Potential Meeting with Mr. Kheny

sumsri - 4-AUG-2008

I am a new member of Praja and am excited to see the possibilities.

The main project that comes to mind is BMIC / NICE. There seems no credible and accountable source of information on progress for this anticipated project except for Hon. Deve Gowda complaining about land allocation. Core issues:

Meeting with Mr Sood - minutes

admin123 - 26-JUL-2008

The Praja tradition should be - no single consolidated minutes of the meeting. All those who attend must log their individual reports about Praja meetings.

Blasts in bangalore - city in turmoil

namma_nadu - 25-JUL-2008

Just heard that there are 5-7 blasts in bangalore. Folks, take care. Stay put wherever you are and wait for police clearance to leave your offices or wherever you are.

[Update: 3:30 pm It started with reports and SMS'es of low intensity blasts on Mysore road and Madivala in 1:30 pm - 2 pm timeframe. They say its 5 - 7 blasts around the city so far, mostly in South Bangalore areas. Some information on rediff on this. There is some unclarity around exact number (5-7) and specific areas of blast beyond Nayanadahalli, Madivala, Langford which have been confirmed by many. Keep watching TV and media sites.]

KR Puram Railway Station Jn Update

Rithesh - 25-JUL-2008

Finally BDA and Traffic Police seem to have woken up to the traffic problem at KR Puram junction (opposite railway station). BDA is proposing to widen the roads leading to the junction (on either side of the cable bridge).

The main hurdle to the project is the narrow junction opposite the railway station. Though there is ample space to widen the road, the land is owned by the Railways and they are refusing to give up the land.

Metro Updates July 2008

tsubba - 15-JUL-2008

CAF's Position on Capital Value System

murali772 - 13-JUL-2008

CAF (Citizen's Action Forum)'s position on CVS being presented at the meeting with RWA's convened by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Tuesday, the 15th July, '08 (9AM to 1.30PM) at the Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, Bengaluru.

Abide - Participation, PR and Networking! (edited)

silkboard - 29-JUN-2008

Oh yeah. Murali Sir and I were there. 10 am - 4 pm, a good 6 hours. Met so many people, and heard and saw so much, that I need some time to organize and share the details. Enjoy some pictures till then, will update this post with notes pretty soon.

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