This month at CAG we will be looking at how road crashes affect the economy.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is only a number, what it measures is how much a country is able to produce in terms of goods and services.
When we “grow” as a country, this number automatically goes up because we are able to produce more. The resources spent on addressing the aftermath of road crashes takes away from this growth. These are resources that can be used elsewhere.

In honor of World Public Transport Day, our team member Kavipriya documented her experience riding the MTC buses. Here's what she says about her ride home:

I boarded the 5C from the C.I.T Colony bus stop to Tidel Park. My wait at the bus stop was less than 10 minutes and the journey began at 7 pm and concluded at my house in Thiruvanmiyur at 8pm.

The future of our #planet lies in the choices we make today. Our power is not only in the #energy we generate, but in the responsibility we carry, to protect natural resources, strengthen #climateresilience, and build systems that work for both #people and the planet.

Speeding was the leading cause of road accident deaths in 2023, accounting for approximately 70% of fatalities. But humans are not the only ones harmed by speeding.

Between 2018 and 2023, approximately 1,552 wildlife roadkill accidents were recorded on Tamil Nadu highways alone! Increased noise from speeding interrupts communication signals between animals, disorients them and leads to a plethora of problems such as miscarriage, loss of hearing and habitat abandonment. Noise pollution can also make it difficult for animals to migrate or find their way home. 

In celebration of World Public Transport Day, an IT professional shares her daily long commute home. Here’s Dipikaa’s experience with the Chennai MRTS. She typically carpools with friends to the nearest MRTS station from her workplace.

On this World Public Transport Day, let’s commit to using public transport more frequently for both our short and long journeys. 

Using public transport contributes to reducing traffic congestion, lowering pollution levels, enhancing the liveability of urban spaces for all and much more.

Tamil Nadu has been implementing various initiatives and projects aimed at making public transport more accessible to everyone in the city. 

Climate change isn’t just a human health issue, it affects animals too. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and shifting diseases can impact livestock health and productivity, with consequences for farmers, food security, and livelihoods.