sustainable transport

Recently, due to road work, bus routes have been diverted in parts of Chennai, resulting in bus stops being moved abruptly, with no prior notice, leaving disconcerted regular commuters. Imagine the plight of someone new to the neighbourhood! Bus stop relocations should be announced through signage well before & during the move. It should also inform users as to when it will return to normalcy. It's not just enough for the bus driver to know!

Making public transport free is one step towards increasing patronage. We need to go much further. We need holistic planning that both improves the quality of public transport service while discouraging use of private vehicles to actually change current travel habits. Apart from being affordable, public transport needs to be safe, comfortable, and accessible.

Using #ElectricVehicles doesn't mean #ZeroEmissions. The #Electricity that we use to power these cars is not 100% from #RenewableEnergy sources. #TamilNadu still relies heavily on #Coal energy & this is ultimately what powers our electric vehicles.

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Many think that adding extra #Road lanes & #Flyovers solve #Traffic congestion. Far from it. Creating more road space acts like a magnet, attracting & generating traffic, known as induced traffic. Cities like #Paris & #NewYork have already started to narrow roads & remove some lanes as a means of tackling congestion. When will we learn?

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Over the years, #Madras has offered various public transportation options to her residents. These options have continued to grow with advances in technology. Let's celebrate #MadrasDay2022 by patronising #SingaraChennai & her #PublicTransport systems.

With more than 27 lakh commuters taking MTC buses every day in Chennai, it is essential that bus shelters provide protection from the sun & rain, are accessible by all, & provide adequate information to make the journey seamless & comfortable.

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A combination of poor road planning & increase in private vehicles has created congested & chaotic roads in our cities. Poor roads not only hinder our movement but also that of emergency service vehicles putting lives at risk. Imagine the plight of a patient & his family as ambulance struggles to get through traffic!

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If you have been following Mina's story, you will know that the struggles are real. If educated, independent people are puzzled by Chennai's public transport information, imagine navigating these with poor literacy skills or as a person with a disability. Share your experiences/recommendations to make our information accessible.

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