Fwd: EMBARQ India's Tweet Chat #ThinkSafety

[Nikhil VJ]

From the buskaroplus mailing list... you might be interested in participating in this on-twitter Q&A

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 2:34:56 PM UTC+5:30, Divya Kottadiel wrote:

#ThinkSafety with EMBARQ India!   We would like to invite you to participate in our very first tweet chat to be held on Wednesday, 20 May, 2015 at 5 pm IST (check your local time here.)   The discussion will focus on how sustainable transport and better urban design can improve road safety. Beginning at 5 PM IST, @EMBARQIndia will launch a question every 10 minutes. Participants will respond to these questions using the hash tag #ThinkSafety. Click here for more information on the event.  Questions: 1. What policy changes would you like to see to make India's roads safer? 2. What is the most crucial aspect of vehicle safety, with respect to all road users, both inside and outside the vehicle? 3. What role does road design play in safety? 4. What are the key issues for motorcycle safety? 5. What is meant by the multi-factor nature of accidents? How does this influence crash investigation? 6. What are some of the safety best practices that have been proven successful internationally? Should you wish to participate in this tweet chat, please email Sachi Aggarwal at sagg...@embarqindia.org to confirm your attendance by Tuesday, 19 May 2015. If you can’t participate in this upcoming chat but would be keen to be informed of future sessions, please let us know. Stay in touch! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Write to us at communi...@wri-india.org with questions or comments.  Share Tweet Forward Share WRI India is a research organisation with experts and staff who work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain a healthy environment—the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being. We envision an equitable and prosperous planet driven by the wise management of natural resources. We aspire to create a world where the actions of government, business, and communities combine to eliminate poverty and sustain the natural environment for all people. www.wri-india.org EMBARQ catalyzes and helps implement environmentally, socially and financially sustainable urban mobility solutions to improve people’s quality of life in cities. Founded in 2002 as a program of the World Resources Institute (WRI), EMBARQ operates through a global network based in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and Turkey. The EMBARQ network collaborates with local and national authorities, businesses, academics and civil society to reduce pollution, improve public health, and create safe, accessible and attractive urban public spaces and integrated transport systems. EMBARQ has built its global recognition on its local experience, and addressing national and international policies and finance. EMBARQ is part of WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities. WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities is a new program working to improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. WRI Sustainable Cities aims to influence 200 cities by 2019. www.embarq.org  EMBARQ India has been actively promoting the development of sustainable transport in a number of Indian cities, its projects and research work spans various fields, like bus operations; Bus Rapid Transit; road safety audits; transit oriented development; station accessibility; non-motorised transport; and para-transit services. EMBARQ India also works actively in the areas of research and policy for sustainable transport. www.embarqindia.org WRI India Privacy Policy   Connect With Us            Copyright © 2015 WRI India, All rights reserved.