Of Traffic, Planning & BMLTA

tsubba - 6-JAN-2008

For a while we have been discussing the need for an integrated authority to address issues of transportation and traffic. There is a new authority precisely for this. Bangalore Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA). If that does not ring a bell, then you are not alone. Chief secretary, A Ravindra, says it is the same with other organizations that ought to be working with it.

His observations about the systemic problems with BMLTA, gave an oppurtunity to consolidate the discussions we have had on this, along with the observations he has made. Read on & opine

What happened to BRTS between Hebbal and Silkboard on outer ring road?

Vasanth - 6-JAN-2008

BRTS - A more buzzing word nowadays with most of the urban transport planners and educational institutions. IIT professors and Volvo marketing personnels are especially pushing this technology showing the cost benefits and ease of implementation. Bangalore MRTS plan contains a BRTS corridor from Hebbal to Silkboard along outer ring road. But, nothing is heard about that so far such as who is going to implement, is it going to be BOOT/BMTC owned etc. If at all if BRTS is confirmed on this part, then why delay?

BIAL Official Updates 2007

tsubba - 5-JAN-2008

Official Updates For 2007

BIAL Official Updates December 2007

tsubba - 5-JAN-2008

GLTS Event this sunday

shas3n - 4-JAN-2008

Our good friends at GLTS are organising an event to tidy up the road medians in Indiranagar. Below is their message to each one of us. Do participate if you can.

Dear Friend,

Wish you a very Happy and a prosperous New Year.

Bangalore Metro What To Expect

tsubba - 3-JAN-2008

A peek into ...
* Noise Levels
* Trains & Safety Systems
* Cashing on Carbon Creds
* Futuristic Stations

Bangalore Metro Alignment On CMH Road?

tsubba - 2-JAN-2008

* CMH Road Elevated (Current Plan)\n* CMH Road Underground\n* Old Madras Road Elevated\n* I don't know\n

Bangalore Metro Updates

tsubba - 2-JAN-2008

In this update ...
* Demolition, Compensation & Acquisitions
* Trouble At CMH Road
* Issue of Pre-Qualification tunelling for under ground tunelling approved
* Extensions to Hesaraghatta Cross and Jaraganahalli sought
* Consultants for signaling and telecommunication system to be finalized
* Youtube animations

Guv. Redifined..

blrsri - 2-JAN-2008

Governor office was more on the lines of the presidents office..just involved with ceremonies and functions..though it changed with Dr. Abdul Kalam! Now we are having a similar situation in bangalore now..The resp. guv office is really gearing up and sending positive signs with many project initiatives..very intersting. The latest being.. ------------------------

Happy new year 2008!

admin123 - 1-JAN-2008

Wishing all members and readers a very happy new year 2008! And let us hope that this will be the breakout year for our city. A shining new airport might just be the tonic for better things that have been waiting to happen :)