Symbolic events, Smart Cities and dumb infrastructure designed to fail, and road safety campaigns meant to simply ‘check a box’ without strong measures and result-oriented outcomes – these are some of the uncomfortable facts that we need to speak about.
I came across a cycling club in Mumbai called as ‘Fast and Furious’. They are a happy bunch of road cyclists doing pretty well. They ride almost every day and post ride updates on social media. But I never thought of joining the club, why?
18-year-old Nihar Thakkar from Bengaluru has developed an artificial intelligence – sensor – based first bicycle counter of India. The bicycle counter is fitted inside a digital signboard which counts the number of cyclists using the bicycle lane through the day. It re-sets at midnight and starts counting again.
This is my Pre-pandemic photo – when everything was normal, offices were open and I used to cycle to work every Friday. I felt no shame in pedaling in formals, leather shoes and a backpack. The lack of shower facilities at my office did not affect my plan.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the list of Top 25 cities in the first season of India Cycles4Change Challenge.
‘Good Morning’ – greeted Mr. Mehra while I was unlocking my Gazelle preparing to leave for work. ‘…good morning dear friend … have a nice day’ – I replied.
Ahmedabad-headquartered public bicycle sharing (PBS) operator MYBYK has launched its services in Kochi today with support from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and Cochin Smart City Mission Limited (CSML).
The Pandemic resulted in short-term benefits to the environment with clean air and blue skies. Pedaling with a force to latch onto this golden opportunity are the advocacy groups and non-profit organizations, which are leaving no stone unturned to convert the miniscule gains into long term advantages.
Cyclegiri group in Chandigarh organised ‘Rangoli’ competition ahead of Diwali with environmental messages. Local community got involved to create bright-colored artworks with meaningful designs highlighting growing concerns of air pollution and road safety.
The marque event will benefit the industry to further the growth of cycle market; Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore to co-host the summit.
