sustainable transport

13 years after the release of the second master plan, the government has finally started taking steps to fulfil the demand for charging stations and to increase electric vehicles (EVs) to improve the EV sector. The 10 MoUs signed under EVs are set to provide 26,865 jobs and over a dozen EV companies are committed to investing in the EV sector. In addition, the government is also working on the revised EV policy with special features, which will help to further expand the EV industry. What do you think about the state of the EV sector? 

Share autos are useful to connect to public #transport. What has #Chennai done to integrate share #autos into its transport network?

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Building a robust, people-friendly transit system takes time & vigilance. Time to walk the talk!

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The fallout of Chennai's flyover craze is that we have the second highest per capita car ownership after Delhi. More roads leads to more private vehicles leading to more congestion and demands for more roads! It's a vicious cycle!

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While we've successful switched to cleaner petrol & diesel, Chennai's air quality monitoring coverage has been poor with just 3 stations being added in 10 years. Without good data how can we plan ahead for the next 20 years?

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Everyone agrees that walking & cycling need to be promoted with good infrastructure ensuring their comfort & safety. But has Chennai become more walkable and cycling-friendly? 

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The second masterplan underscores the need to make a modal shift away from private vehicles but the on ground trends say otherwise. What do we need to do different in the third masterplan?

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Are Chennaiites aware that the development and transport infrastructure they experience in their city today is based on the two master plans implemented since 1975?

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Are you a public transport user in Chennai? Do you have any suggestions, grievances or complaints on the public transport you use? Take the Government of India's #Transport4all citizen feedback survey now https://tinyurl.com/4kjashw8

A study in 26 Indian cities revealed an inverse relation between the congestion level and quality of public transit.

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