Posts : public transport

Expired or Suspended public transport related domains

lraman_in - 4-MAR-2009

If you drill down to any bmrcl links like say the Metro Map, Tender or News you get a message
"Account for domain www.bmrc.co.in has been suspended" Links tried
http://www.bmrc.co.in/pdf/IISc-Report.pdf (inside News)
http://www.bmrc.co.in/map.html (Metro Map)
http://www.bmrc.co.in/gallery.php (Gallery)

Is a surface LRT system suitable for Bangalore ?

Naveen - 1-MAR-2009

The city is desperately in need of some additional form of mass transport system to feed the Metro. The choice is essentially between Monorail, LRT or BRT. Some of us believe that a surface LRT is suitable for Bangalore, & that it can assist in reducing street congestion.

CAF Presentation on Mono Rail

Rithesh - 1-MAR-2009

Saw this in the CAF Mails - will be of interest to Praja transportation enthusiasts.

What does it mean to be green

idontspam - 26-FEB-2009

Stockholm and Hamburg became the first cities to be named European Green Capital on Monday, Stockholm was commended for beach improvements, high recycling rates, its congestion charging system, an extensive public transport system and carbon emissions that were half the national average. 

BBMP - Budget Preview?

Ravi_D - 25-FEB-2009

Read some first snippets about upcoming BBMP Budget in DNA.

E-City Rail Link vs HSRL

s_yajaman - 25-FEB-2009

Mr.Sreedharan made a few statements about

a, Metro being unviable to airport - needs 40000/hr traffic.

b. Private players who have come forward will get put off by talk of alternative plans

Here is a plan for the private players which will better serve Bangaloreans

Car Fuel Subsidised

Naveen - 23-FEB-2009

One of my danish colleagues had remarked that our country, instead of helping the poor & taxing the rich, was subsidising the car users with lower fuel costs since all oil imports were being sold at lesser price than what they actually cost in India.

e-Mail to BBMP (Bus Shelter Design)

Ravi_D - 23-FEB-2009

Prajegale,

Here is a copy of the email I sent out today to commissioner (commissioner at bbmponline dot org) and joint commissioner (works) (jcworks ar bbmponline dot org), BBMP. I know it is probably not going to of a much impact, but thought should just try. Something is better than nothing, right?

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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.

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 ---