alternative transport
Parisar Founder and Trustee Sujit Patwardhan passes away

Mr. Patwardhan was one of the first to provide a vision of sustainable transport for the city based on walking, cycling and public transport.

In eco-friendly move, CMC staffers ride bicycle to office

It (is) mandatory for all officials and employees to shun automated vehicles on Fridays and ride to office on bicycles.

Fruit bowl beats the lockdown

"I didn’t need anyone’s help to meet him (the District Collector). He listened patiently and advised remedial measures.”

Students design suspension bamboo bridge for rural folk

An affordable Bamboo-and-Rope bridge designed to carry up to 5 persons.

Busting the Metro Myth of Ridership

As per Pune Metro estimates the ridership per km for Pune comes at 19,500 by year 2021, which is more than double that of most cities!

सम और विषम से आगे (in Hindi)

'टिकाऊ शहरी परिवहन' को लागू करने से देश को एक रास्ता और हमारे बच्चों को स्वच्छ और सुरक्षित शहर मिल सकता है.

Reduce vehicles, introduce Efficient Public Transport

City needs to put in place strong disincentives (like creating car-free areas) discouraging the use of personal conveyance.

Bangalore bus Commuters’ Forum

The Bangalore Bus Prayaanikara Vedike was formed by commuters, who, intending to oppose the hike in bus fare, also formed this forum to deal with varied issues relating to the bus service and the bus terminus.