Traffic Chaos and Reforms: Analysis and way forward

07/06/08 18:07 - asj

Sharing with Praja members, two compilations.

• First article
  • Traffic chaos on Indian roads: A Psychiatrists Perspective
• Followed by a peek at what needs to be done for traffic and road safety to change for better
  • Reforming and improving road traffic safety in India: A challenge for Indian Traffic Authorities

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Can we change to electric

07/04/08 17:03 - bangalorean

Petrol prices are soaring above the roof. We are also facing a huge problem with refuelling Petrol during these crunch times. Improvement in the public tranport is not going to be soon, i would alteast expect couple of years for the public transport to pull themselves up and provide some decent public transport. We have a grt responsibility to save fuel. As estimated there are around 1 lakh two wheelers in bangalore. If each vehicle consumes 1 lt of petrol each day then it amounts to total of 1 lakh litres of petrol. i.e. 1 lakhs * 60 = 60 lakhs/per day. (+ pollution)

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Why retain Kannada numerals?

07/04/08 11:56 - murali772

While the use of the Kannada script (but not on number-plates) does certainly contribute to the propagation of the language and thereby the culture, the numerals do not serve any such purpose at all. The regular 1,2,3 can as well be read ondu, eradu, mooru, so on, without in any way diluting the purity of the language, but in many ways simplifying life, particularly for the non-Kannadiga's who then have only to grapple with the jalebi's, the prospect of which is less intimidating.

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Forcing medium of instruction - High Court verdict

07/04/08 04:10 - swamy

What does praja say on the call made by the high court? Refer "kannada medium not must" for private schools.

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How to make NH7 Safer

07/03/08 16:36 - Photoyogi

I had the opportunity to drive down NH7 to the BIA last evening and again this morning. Some of the things that immediately struck me was that Yesterday, the taxis were driving at more reasonable speeds and why? At critical sections of the road there were these "interceptor" vehicles equipped with radar speed guns and were fining offenders on the spot.

I think that this definitely puts the fear into the drivers and will behave? Good going Bangalore Police may you be empowered further :-)

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Working Group on "Transportation" - all set!

07/03/08 04:46 - admin123

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What is 'PRAJA' ?

07/02/08 13:43 - kbsyed61

Respected Praja Forumers,

Friends, please spare your few precious moments in posting your esteem feedback on 'Praja'. The feedback of yours would be helpful in understanding the works of Praja Community, its concept, its objectives and its impact on some of the burning issues of our City - Bangalore. This collection of feedback would enable people like journalist to write and publicise the 'Praja' in thier respective news media publications. This would also help in spreading the word about Praja far and wide.

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Urban Transportation reforms around the BMLTA concept

07/02/08 04:07 - silkboard

In the telecom space, you have TRAI which is a national level regulatory body. Rightly so, since telecom networks have national footprint through interconnections, it need not be looked at as a state subject. Drawing a parallel for our state, think of extending BMLTA concept - a Karnataka state land transport authority (KSLTA). Why so? Because we want efficient two or three change connectivity from Whitefield to Haradanahalli as well, and not just to Jayanagar or Malleswaram. Just like the primary schools, every region needs good connectivity.

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Stake-less stake-holders

07/02/08 02:00 - murali772

One significant drop out from the list of 'stake-holders', compared to the BATF days is Bangalore Telephones.

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Road is missing

07/01/08 11:39 - anusha_singh

Hi All

I think this is the first post on mangalore forum. However let me start this with a good cause.

The road near the KSRTC Junction in Bejai Mangalore is in such a pathetic condtion, its worst than the Ghat Section roads. Please make them proper so that at least the vehilces can move on them.

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