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CAG's study reveals low helmet compliance among children and adults in Tamil Nadu

A study by Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) reveals alarmingly low helmet compliance among children and adults in Tamil Nadu, with only 1 in 4 adult motorists wearing helmets. The report highlights the need for stricter enforcement and better helmet accessibility to reduce road fatalities.

MTC to update its smart mobility application for customers soon

The MTC is set to upgrade its Chennai Bus app to improve real-time bus tracking and add features like e-ticketing. CAG recently published a report on the Chennai Bus App which highlighted issues like slow load times and GPS errors. The upgrade will include better GPS accuracy, real-time updates, and digital display boards at key bus stops.

CAG released an environmental law enforcement manual to strengthen crime prosecution

CAG's Environmental Law Enforcement Manual to Facilitate Investigation of Environmental Crimes was released on the 27th December 2024. The manual highlights the importance of viewing environmental violations as serious criminal acts, with the manual having the potential to strengthen law enforcement, prosecute environmental crimes and enhance collaboration.

Consultation on Developing Speed Management Guidelines for Enhanced Road Safety in Tamil Nadu

CAG conducted an event in Chennai to address the growing issue of speeding, which contributes to the state’s high road fatalities.

Experts call for data-driven strategies and stronger enforcement among other speed management initiatives to improve road safety. #RoadSafety #SpeedManagement

Increase in personal vehicle usage leads to parking woes in Chennai

Divya Senthil, Senior Researcher at CAG explains why making public transport an appealing alternative to private vehicles is the way forward, if we are to address the city's parking difficulties. With two wheelers comprising 52% of vehicles in the expanded Chennai Metropolitan Area it's time for strong policies to address the scourge of congestion on our roads.

Taking health into consideration, is garbage incineration the way forward to tackle waste?

An article in The Hindu highlighting why the Tamil Nadu government's proposal to build a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Chennai raises serious health and climate concerns.  Despite the city's ambitious climate action plan, burning garbage will only worsen air quality, reduce Tamil Nadu's health outcomes and substantially increase carbon emissions.