Walking and good roads a fundamental right: Bombay HC

In most Indian cities, pedestrians outnumber vehicle users. Yet, they remain invisible in policy action

What's your view of the road?

If we are not able to walk, we cannot really build a vibrant public transport network

Environment funds lying unused

Only 17 per cent of the funds created by the Supreme Court have been utilised in Delhi over last 15 years

‘Pedestrianisation’ of Delhi’s Connaught Place: vehicles to be banned for three months

Besides easing congestion, it is also likely to reduce pollution in the central business district

Air pollution levels in Delhi drop by 60 per cent on car-free day

Delhi government has proved that reducing car numbers can significantly bring down pollution in a city where air pollution kills at least one …

Hope in jaywalkers

The dominant urban vision is deeply exclusionary

Pedestrian questions

On foot and pedal

The teeming millions on foot and pedal are powering mobility in Indian cities. Their numbers exceed those who use cars. Yet they are victims of …

Letters

Power shoe

Apart from fitness there is another good reason one should walk: charging mobile phone. Mandar Tulankar, an engineering student in Nagpur, has …

The way you swing

Online

Transport travails

Twist in tale

Human foot is as flexible as that of great apes

Let the journey choose the vehicle

Heather Allen looks at issues related to sustainable development at the International Association of Public Transport, Brussels. Pradip Saha …

Walking down to work, how safe is it?

What about the rights of pedestrians?

Motorized, stuck

Cycle or walk to work to reduce weight

New study finds link between lower body weight and active mode of transportation

Happy feet

Residents of pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods keep fit

Shift to public transport should conserve energy

A shift to public transport should avert the energy crisis

Let's talk about access to space

Science and Technology - Briefs

Two-leg safari

Never too many pedals

Stranded at the station

Needed, integrated transport planning