At the recent report launch of CAG's Safe School Zones report, Mr. Bandi Gangadhar, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic-South) announced that Chennai traffic police plan to revamp roads around 25 schools across 15 zones, including Kodambakkam, Adyar and T Nagar.
At a recent multistakeholder meeting organised by CAG in collaboration with TNPDCL to discuss the uptake of rooftop solar (RTS), participants deliberated on the challenges hindering implementation. TNPDCL assured that efforts are underway to address these issues.
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.
A survey by the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group highlights several challenges with the MTC’s ‘Chennai Bus’ app, including freezing, inaccurate bus information, and GPS issues. Out of the 500 respondents surveyed, over 50% of MTC commuters have downloaded the app, only 7% actively use it.
Activists warn that waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, while seen as a solution to Chennai's waste crisis, may pose significant environmental and health risks. Concerns include the release of toxic gases and harmful byproducts, challenging the efficacy of WTE technology.
An article based on a survey by CAG which found that even though 88% of parents know that helmets save lives, 75% haven't purchased appropriate helmets for their children. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act of 2019 mandates helmets for all children aged 4 and over, and the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2022 mandates crash helmets or bicycle helmets for children aged between 9 months and 4 years.
Using data from CAG's Fair Fares report, this article makes the point that progressive urban transport schemes such as the free bus scheme for women in Tamil Nadu have personal and societal benefits that work at different levels in different sections of the population.
As the Tambaram Corporation outsources waste management of waste generated by Bulk Waste Generators (BWG), Vamsi Shankar, Senior Researcher, CAG comments that the main consideration with any waste handling protocol is that it does not go on to harm the environment. Dry waste handling techniques that cause air pollution, he says, is a case in point.
Poor last mile connectivity, inadequate fleet strength, lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure and poor cyclists’ infrastructure are some of the reasons why Chennai ranks 15 among 40 cities in the Ease of Moving Index. Sumana Narayanan, senior researcher, CAG, comments that this will need various agencies and stakeholders working together to address these.
Released on February 20th, 2024, CAG's report, Fair Fares- towards gender inclusive public transport, analyses the impact of Tamil Nadu's free bus transport for women scheme.