Tag: MoUD

Interview with SK Lohia, OSD, Ministry of Urban Development, India

Mr Sanjeev Kumar Lohia is Officer on Special Duty (Urban Transport) and Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Urban Transport of the Government of India. His field of work includes policy and reforms relating to urban transport and development of metro rail services and BRTS in the country. He is the architect of India’s highly… Read More ›

Flyovers and FOBs not sustainable in long term: MoUD

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/FOB-and-flyovers-are-not-long-term-solution-to-public-transport-Lohia/articleshow/20679165.cms A day after the recommendation of the empowered committee of state legislative assembly for the construction of foot over bridge (FOB) on BRTS, a team from JNNURM and Union ministry of urban development on Wednesday downplay the idea of FOB at BRTS.SK Lohia, joint secretary of Union ministry of urban development termed FOB a… Read More ›

How to Start a Cycle Share System in your Neighborhood

Last month, New York City rolled out a bicycle-sharing system aimed at locals, tourists and office-goers. When will New Delhi or other Indian cities get one of its own? Urban centres around the world are dedicating a slice of their streets and transportation infrastructure to the friendliest mode of getting around—bicycles. By keeping brand new… Read More ›