sustainable transport

Why not try a different New Year resolution this time? Switch to sustainable transport - buses, trains, walking, cycling. Start with baby steps - cycle for short trips in the neighbourhood; take the bus or train twice a week to work. To ease your bus/train journey, we suggest finding out about routes via websites, apps, etc.. Here's to a new year with less pollution, traffic, stress, and better physical and mental health for all of us!

A study on how commuters in Chennai are accessing public transit information. Accurate, easy to access information on routes, fares, service and frequency of public transport services is key to promoting public transport. How does Chennai fare in this?

If you are an enthusiastic #cyclist but don't own a cycle, why not try the #SmartBike bicycles? You can rent one from a docking station nearest you, using the SmartBike app. They're cheap to rent & #sustainable too! Try it and tell us what you think.

If you are planning to drive to your shopping centre, remember that you might struggle to park. Don't worry! GCC has launched the GCC smart parking app to help you find available on-street parking spots. There are also multi-level parking in various locations across #Chennai. But you know what's even better? #PublicTransport!

Have shopping planned for this #FestiveSeason? Keep it #sustainable. Don't over-shop. Carry a cloth bag. And of course, use #PublicTransport. If you don't know how to reach your shopping hub using public transport, try one of the apps here. Tell us how it went!

Our cities are filled with people from diverse age groups and with special requirements. Yet many of the facilities & services provided by our city are blind to these needs. Adding design elements such as ramps, tactile tiles & audio guidance systems in our public spaces will make our public spaces truly accessible. #InclusiveChennai

There are several design options that can make #transport facilities accessible to all users, creating an equitable service provision. A truly progressive society must also be truly inclusive & inclusive transport facilities is a great place to start.

#OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights 

You are not the only one who is finding it difficult to use our #footpaths. We need adequate planning & better enforcement to keep our footpaths walkable. If we lose our footpaths, we lose #pedestrians to motorised forms of #transport - thus starting a vicious cycle.

#OneCityForAll #WorldUrbanPlanning #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #PedestrianSafety

Increase in motor vehicles, road works & #accidents are the leading reasons why #traffic congestion in #India is among the worst in the world. Prioritising #SustainableTransport by increasing #PublicTransport & providing #pedestrians & #cyclists with safe spaces can help reduce congestion on our roads.

MTC provides upto 100% travel concession for #students. Ensuring accessible & affordable mobility for students is a much needed support that governments must provide. The student pass also removes the hassle of carrying change or buying tickets.

#PublicTransport #Sustainability #OneCityforAll