Satellite Bus Stands - Will they reduce traffic?

10/12/08 12:37 - Vasanth

Most of the traffic planners say to start the satellite bus stands to reduce the city traffic. Recently KSRTC Minister Mr.Ashok announced many satellite bus stands and even in Mysore where the traffic is quite normal in the range of 300+ crores. Will they really serve the purpose?

person Vasanth's post | forum 4 Comments | Read More

Private airlines seek $1 billion bailout, Jet suspends San Francisco, impact of UDF

10/12/08 07:55 - Devesh

[Cross posted from my aviation blog]

person Devesh's post | forum 1 Comment | Read More

Make Roads / footpaths and then dig them away to glory

10/11/08 14:10 - asj

Earlier this year in August Pune saw some frantic road digging in the name of erecting Ganesh Pandals. This video from Ranjit Gadgil gives a taster

[video:http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Igomry8c1TM]

person asj's post | Read More

Volunteers for translating the British Highway Code

10/10/08 14:53 - asj

Dear all, A short while ago I applied to the crown copyrights permission to translate the British Highway Code in to Indian languages. They have granted that permission. India does not have an equivalent resource and it may be great to translate this material.

person asj's post | forum 6 Comments | Read More

Urban development, costs of Metro and Indian budget - a perspective

10/10/08 10:34 - asj

In my arguments with regards BRTS, I often bring up the key but neglected and forgotten matter of cost-effectiveness of a given solution to our transportation problems. It should come as no surprise to most who are acquainted with my stance that I hate the idea of spending money without a clear crsip rationale and long term plan.  And the Metro falls under this category as far as I am concerned.

MMRDA officials have in the past replied in agreement to my suggestion that Mumbai Metro will not solve its problems at all. Given the fact that 10000 daily migrants to Mumbai will swell it to a city 30 million plus by 2030, it will be fair to say that whether Mumbai gets sea links or Metro rail, people will still be travelling in quasi or near stampede like situations and roads will always remain clogged.

person asj's post | forum 20 Comments | Read More

Fight to save Pune Green Cover & Public Spaces - Last date for sending objections 02 Dec 08

10/10/08 08:09 - asj

In late 90s, Pune city limits were expanded by including 23 fringe villages within corporation bounds. As per law, these new areas needed to have a development plan. The intent was to allow development to happen even on hills.

person asj's post | forum 2 Comments | Read More

CAG seeks greater powers

10/10/08 07:15 - murali772

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is firming up a proposal seeking powers commensurate with those enjoyed by other investigative agencies like CBI, Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax.

person murali772's post | Read More

Killer BMTC / Lorries? Who is the real Culprit?

10/10/08 05:14 - do-it-yourself

Most of the low speed (city) fatal accident reports have a common phrase, "came under the wheel". A victim is usually crushed under these heavy vehicles resulting in serious injuries or death. But I have not heard of this happening with a Volvo bus or cars. Why? Are they not heavy enough?

person do-it-yourself's post | forum 3 Comments | Read More

Meeting with Mr Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Convener ABIDe

10/09/08 17:59 - admin123

We had requested for a Praja meeting with Mr Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Rajya Sabha MP, and convener of ABIDe. He was kind enough to respond and indicate his willingness to meet. The date isn't set yet, we'd try get his time this weekend or next. Worst case, we have suggested weekday late evening time slot.

person admin123's post | forum 2 Comments | Read More

Quarterly Statistics on Deposits and Credit of Scheduled June 2008

10/09/08 13:34 - belgaumblog

person belgaumblog's post | Read More