The blaming game

psaram42 - 2-JAN-2011

Yesterday News X TV channel carried the story with footage of big size CFC cables found in the man holes sewage lines. The anchor was trying to color it as a multi crore scam of the same order as the 2G spectrum scam. I was curious to find whether the story would appear in TOI too. However to my surprise I found it in Deccan Herald.

Concepts for an Integrated Road Design Manual

psaram42 - 29-NOV-2009

1.0 Introduction

A normal concept of road design includes the following -- (1) 

Media needs to be tamed!

mayank - 28-JUN-2009

Gone are the days when the media used to uphold highest standards in reporting and used to consist of people with integrity. Like all other institutions, the media in India has deteriorated to absolutely pathetic levels. Real issues are sidelined and only issues that advance the vested interests of the media and/ or the political friends are showcased.

New Road Design proposal

srkulhalli - 3-JUN-2009

As some of you may be aware, we had started some work to improving road design standards. To this end, I had started putting some documentation together (still only 20% complete) .

Meet Mr Jai Prasad (BBMP) on Road Standards

srkulhalli - 13-MAY-2009

We are planning to meet Mr Jai Prasad to discuss on Road designs in Bangalore. Agenda is:

Pedestrian Ramp Standards

idontspam - 21-JAN-2009

The following links are examples of standards for designing disabled and stroller friendly pavement ramps.

1. Pedestrian Ramp General details

2. Pedestrian Ramp details for "T" intersection

The road ahead ….. on roads

srkulhalli - 18-NOV-2008

This is a followup to the road working group call, we (nithin, asj and myself) had a couple of weeks back. After that, I also talked to a contractor who has built roads (Pradeep). The consolidated "whats the story" is below, in the format of question/answers. Needs a lot more work and refining, but feel free to comment on the work so far. Also, if you want to call in and give your feedback, send me a private message.

ROB Vertical Clearance for Electric Routes and Double Stack Routes

Nitinjhanwar - 17-NOV-2008

The Planning commission for the year 2007-2011 has identified Indian Railway Routes for Electrification and Double Stack Routes. First Link (pdf from Planning commission website)

And (Attachment : : Page no 10.0)

IRC guidelines on pedestrian facilities - summary

asj - 9-OCT-2008

I will split this in to following parts -

1. Summary of IRC on above topic
2. What is missing
3. What we should do to fill in gaps
4. Action the above by getting local civic body to ratify document Praja creates after step 3
5. Forward plan

Summary:

Useful resource - Long-Life Concrete Pavements in Europe and Canada

asj - 26-AUG-2008

Here is something which may be of interest and use of Praja members who want to look at local standards and compare with Western standards.

http://international.fhwa.dot.gov/pubs/pl07027/index.cfm#execsumm

Have not seen it in detail, seems useful.

Cheers.

ASJ