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CA
Civic Admin
21 Nov
Marathahalli, Bengaluru
When Space Travel is Easier Than a Commute in Bengaluru
It is a statement that has sparked a nationwide infrastructure debate. Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who has traveled to the International Space Station, recently remarked that reaching space was easier than navigating Bengaluru's traffic from Marathahalli. Civic Opposition of India, seized on this moment to highlight the gravity of the situation:
"You can reach space faster than you can reach Tumkur Road from Marathahalli! The irony is that while we aim for the stars, our ground reality is stuck in gridlock."They question why political urgency is missing when even astronauts find our roads more challenging than zero-gravity missions. It is time for the government to fix the basics before claiming "Global City" status FT Article #BengaluruTraffic #ShubhanshuShukla #CivicOpposition #UrbanMobility #InfrastructureDebate #Bangalore
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CA
Civic Admin
27 Jun
Prioritize Commuters, Not Just Vehicles: A Call for Holistic Mobility on ORR
The recent ban on bike taxis has had a severe ripple effect on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR). As Mithilesh Kumar, Founding Member of Civic Opposition of India, points out in The Times of India, average commute times have surged by 50-70% since the ban. This isn't just about traffic; it's an economic issue. IT professionals are missing crucial meetings and daily scrums, directly impacting productivity. Rather than an outright ban, the solution lies in formalizing and regulating bike taxis. We need a holistic mobility plan that includes: • More BMTC buses and restored footpaths. • Completion of BMRCL girder works and functioning traffic signals. • Last-mile connectivity via shared autos or mini feeder buses. As Mithilesh states, we need a shift in perspective: "Prioritise commuters, not just vehicles."
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