Competition without regulation, like this

silkboard - 12-NOV-2008

I see this every other day on my commute, and to many who back competition and liberalization in public transport as a possible solution, this picture represents the fear keeping them from being vocal supporters of the idea. On one side, you have a 3-4 year old nice big bus. Pushing it out of the stand though is a 15 year old vehicle which would be worth a lot less than the bribes it'd take to get operating licenses from RTO.

Anybody still believes BMTC can deliver?

murali772 - 12-NOV-2008

The presence of buses at the flagging-off ceremony seems to have been symbolic, as was the schedule given by the depot and the confirmation by officials that the buses were in operation. And as of this morning, more than a week later, the opinionforming, feedback-providing public is yet to make its acquaintance with the mysterious Marco Polo.

How about a Bangalore related Projects library?...

Ravi_D - 7-NOV-2008

Imagine a single portal (a book or pages of gyan) where we could log in and see:

> A chronicled listing of all projects related to Bangalore City

Namma Metro - Last Mile Connectivity

Ravi_D - 4-NOV-2008

Prajegale,

We seem to be excited about last mile connectivity to Namma Metro. If we all agree on a few (let us say two or three) options, this might be a chance to influence policy.

Can we consolidate our ideas in one post?  Here is the plan:

What the "public" doesn't get about "transport" ?

cvikash - 3-NOV-2008

What the public doesn't get about transport is similar to what the public doesn't get about "climate change" or many other problems which seems to be drowning us with  their increasing complexity.

Restrictions on the movement of private buses

kbsyed61 - 2-NOV-2008

"...Minister for transport R Ashok on Sunday said the government is considering imposing restrictions on the movement of private buses at national highways in the State...." Deccan Herald.

For more read on:

Walk to reclaim Bengaluru: 9th Nov 2008, Sunday, Lalbagh West Gate

kanishkaRCML - 31-OCT-2008

Hasiru Usiru, a network of community organisations, residents associations, project affected communities, voluntary organisations and individuals concerned about protecting equitable access to public spaces such as roads and parks in Bengaluru, invite you to participate in a Walk to Reclaim Bengaluru on November 9th 2008, at 11 am at Lalbagh West Gate.

Bangalore Transportation: Research and Reports

silkboard - 27-OCT-2008

A lot of research and study work has been done to analyze Bangalore's transportation situation and requirements. The most recent and popular one was a Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Study (CTTS) done by RITES. This study produced a report-cum-plan in 2007 which is referred to as Comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Plan, or CTTP-2007.

Commuter Rail - Will it really help ?

Naveen - 29-OCT-2008

As most of us are aware, the track record of suburban railways in the larger Indian cities has been pathetic. Other than Mumbai, there is'nt a single example where such a service has successfully attracted commuters & helped reduce road congestion. Most of them have been total failures.

Integrating HSRL and Metro- A thought?

Transmogrifier - 28-OCT-2008

I'm not sure where the High Speed Rail Link to BIAL stands now (Is it still on?). If not, the forum below might be redundant. But if it is and the present alignment stands, integrating the two could be straightforward: