Tag: public transport accessibility

Mapping a City Better for Cyclists and Walkers

Transport planners, architects, social NGOs, development agencies, students and teachers came together at the beautiful Sanskriti Kendra in Indian capital New Delhi, for a mapping exercise aimed at understanding how transport points served walkers and cyclists so that solutions could be found out to make walking and cycling in cities safer and comfortable. Hosted by Clean Air Asia with… Read More ›

Singapore MRT improves accessibility for disabled and elderly

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-lift-at-khatib-mrt-improves-accessib/656686.html Residents at Khatib now have improved accessibility to the public transport network, thanks to a new lift at Khatib Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) pedestrian overhead bridge. Khatib is the first of five MRT stations to complete the lift installation at existing pedestrian overhead bridges. The remaining four are at Aljunied, Bishan, Kranji, Sengkang and… Read More ›

Stakeholders plan for NMT improvements in Gurgaon

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-24/gurgaon/37269607_1_transport-private-developers-golf-course-extension-road Stakeholders from all walks of life, from urban planners, urban developers, transport management experts, urban design consultants, to the MCG councillors, have joined hands in promoting the idea of non-motorized transportation in the city. Residents, who have come together for the cause, have organized a workshop on the subject on Monday, which will be attended by… Read More ›