HOT TOPICS
SPOTLIGHT AGENCIES
'GET LOST' - No more
Written By Ritu Shrivastava - 22 June, 2011
Bangalore BMTC Bus Sign Boards Transportation public transport
I want to start a project where i am able to implement bus route maps in the form of glowing ( for night) signages which are clear, visible, depicting 'where you are' and the nearby bus routes from the stop to main stops in bangalore. The purpose it to help bus commuters locate themselves and commute with comfort without worrying about how to reach their destination, specially for outstation people, foreigners and non-kannada speaking people.
My idea is to have the map in English and Kannada for ease of use by everyone in the city.
This will also be a step towards a better planed bangalore city.
Request you to post ideas as to how the map should be, how much would one cost, how many such bus stops are in bangalore ? How to get sponsors to fund my project etc.
COMMENTS
Bheema.Upadhyaya - 20 August, 2011 - 14:31
It was long 3 hour meet with BMTC. Lots discussed but focus was on approach for designing a display board system. Idea was to make it upto-date, and a sustainable system in long run. We will see more details here soon.
R V Raja Rao - 3 July, 2011 - 07:18
Yes it is true. Such displays are found in exclusive walking paths around Central London. Most of the walking paths are through the open space and gardens. In some walking paths cyclist are also permitted along with the pedestrian.
MaheshK - 22 June, 2011 - 08:03
Few months back I had proposed to some researchers and decision makers (not on praja), but was given a cold shoulder. Realised that I was selling the idea to those who hate public transport.
This idea / concept is workable. Not only a map in each bus stop, we can also include timings of those buses that come to the stop, assuming that buses maintain timings to soem extent. This system of maps and timings are there in bus stops in Canada.
I have more ideas on this concept. I would suggest talking to DULT as a beginning. We can start as a pilot in a major bus stop. I am available for any meetings / presentations / writing proposal.
Bus stop design and 'GET LOST' - No more
R V Raja Rao - 22 June, 2011 - 12:09
The subject matter of this blog is similar to what is being discussed under the head Bus Stop design.
The matters relating to common subject should be discussed under one blog instead of too many separate blogs. What matters is what we achieve and how best we use our valuable discussions in the process of achieving. The purpose of deliberation is for analysing the viability of the project before proposing it and for the projects which are already sanctioned/approved a meaningful debate over the project before implementation will enhance utility value of the project.
Bheema.Upadhyaya - 15 July, 2011 - 15:35
I just got last minute update from BMTC official that they have last minute trouble to make it. So they proposed 4pm instead.
Kindly pass on the message to everyone invovled.
PRAJA.IN COMMENT GUIDELINES
Posting Guidelines apply for comments as well. No foul language, hate mongering or personal attacks. If criticizing third person or an authority, you must be fact based, as constructive as possible, and use gentle words. Avoid going off-topic no matter how nice your comment is. Moderators reserve the right to either edit or simply delete comments that don't meet these guidelines. If you are nice enough to realize you violated the guidelines, please save Moderators some time by editing and fixing yourself. Thanks!