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149 km of bus priority lanes, with accessible footpaths, cycle lanes boost public transport

The project is based on a proposal by architects under the Urban Revamp Design Challenge hosted by DULT and Sensing Local in 2022. Proposals were invited for Banaswadi and Doddanekundi: 40 ideas came up. Of these, 10 were shortlisted. At the time of introducing the challenge, it was announced that the winning design entries would be implemented by BBMP after review.

The pilot study - Walkable Bengaluru - was carried out in 19 wards, covering 350 km and 185 junctions using ‘Step Up’, a planning tool developed by the organisation, Sensing Local.

Ward committees were formulated to allow citizens to participate in ward-level decisions. BBMP had allocated Rs 60 lakh to each ward, out of which Rs 20 lakh would be allocated for pothole filling, Rs 20 lakh for borewell repairs and Rs 20 lakh on footpath fixing.

Move to unite like-minded people pan-India, offers chance to leverage philanthropic capital

Initiative also offers an opportunity to leverage philanthropic capital to improve air quality

Malleswaram Mirror Special: Malleswaram puts on its best face Malleswaram Mirror Special: Malleswaram puts on its best face ByAnupama BijurAnupama Bijur / Updated: Apr 10, 2021, 06:00 IST Anbu Varkey’s mural of a woman walking This time it’s with man-made street art which aims to get more residents to discover the neighbourhood on foot Malleswaram is in bloom. No, we’re not talking of the largish tree cover we’re still fortunate to have in pockets, with tabebuia aurea and rosea, and gu...

Audit to help make Malleswaram more pedestrian friendly Updated: Updated: 70 citizens are part of the initiative to identify problem areas Share Article AAA Based on the data collected, complete with photographs, a plan will be drawn up to improve pedestrian infrastructure in Malleswaram.   | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR 70 citizens are part of the initiative to identify problem areas Missing kerbs, missing barricades on portions of roads dug up, broken pavements, low hanging cables, unmarke...