Tag: NMT
Chennai Scripts A ‘Pedestrian, Cyclist First’ Street Story
In the bustling capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the city corporation has launched a new street design project to protect pedestrians and cyclists, helping them reclaim space lost to cars After stories of residents reclaiming streets in Indian cities like Gurgaon, Bangalore and New Delhi for walking and cycling, and even… Read More ›
‘Non-motorized transport is the future’
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Non-motorized-transport-is-the-future/articleshow/45746373.cms AHMEDABAD: A large proportion of Amdavadis walk and cycle to work everyday. Today, a large percentage of road accident victims in this city are also cyclists and pedestrians. On Saturday, municipal commissioner D Thara presented the latest numbers concerning the city’s road users. There city has a vehicle population of 33 lakh. Almost… Read More ›
Singapore: Orchard Street pedestrian night turns enjoyable
http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/orchard-roads-pedestrian-night-turns-out-be-enjoyable-sq It was “Pedestrian Night” at Orchard Road, but with activities and events in full swing, some visitors found it a tight squeeze. Amongst the crowd was Ms Lim Cze Yie, with her three young daughters aged two to eight. “It’s a bit too crowded,” said the 39-year-old homemaker, who was squeezed into a corner… Read More ›
Walkability Asia 