!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For smart city plan, Pune needs BRTS, cycle tracks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sujit Patwardhan]

We need action, not just words !!!!!!

"Ease of being able to move from one place to another is at the core of the smart city plan. Seoul, Singapore, Yokohama and Barcelona (all considered smart cities) have a sound transport system as the core of their "smartness". The transport system emphasizes on walking, cycling and public transport as primary means for mobility with personal motor vehicles being actively discouraged. In fact, smart cities lay considerable emphasis on walkability in cities. The pedestrian is given a place of prominence as every trip has a leg that involves walking," states the Union government's note on smart city scheme. 

For smart city plan, Pune needs BRTS, cycle tracks

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/For-smart-city-plan-Pune-needs-BRTS-cycle-tracks/articleshow/45224125.cms

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[Ashok Datar]

pune unfortunately is no longer small

in terms of population it is bigger all the cities that u have cited sujit

but that does not mean we should not promote sustainable transport like walking, cycles and buses in this order.

although I wonder whether we should not consider "power assist mobikes" which will only provide extra power when there is a climb while u need to pedal

this is under development

and consumes very little energy

for older and weaker and those who need to climb should find it useful

ashok

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A city is developed not when poor ride or aspire for cars, but where the rich use public transport

[Ranjit Gadgil]

Alight from the cycle and walk up. Easier. Simpler. No need for any "power assist".

-- Ranjit