Tag: ADB

Kathmandu: Paved sidewalks in central areas to enhance walking

http://myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=61270 The government has stepped up efforts to improve roads around the historical sites and tourist routes in the Kathmandu. In order to promote a walking culture and also enhance the aesthetic beauty of the commercial and historical sites in the inner areas of Kathmandu, the government has decided to develop stone-paved sidewalks and convert several… Read More ›

Bike sharing pilot to be launched in Bonifacio Global City

Polluted Manila welcomes dragonflies: New bike sharing demonstration project to be launched in Bonifacio Global City Residents and workers of Bonifacio Global City – (BGC), a trendy mixed use development site at the heart of Metro Manila, will be soon able to commute within the area riding Tutubi (“dragonflies” in Tagalog), the new bikes of… Read More ›

ADB to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities in West China

ADB to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities in West China Pedestrians, bicycle riders and urban wetlands are about to be promoted in two of the poorest cities in western People’s Republic of China (PRC) using a $100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that will help the country’s green growth goals. “Despite PRC’s… Read More ›