Amit Bhatt

Need to read vehicular emissions right in NCR

Research shows both type-approval and pollution testing for vehicles fall short in the real world, as does the adoption of CNG as a transition fuel.

Clearing the air: GPS could become handy

GNSS technology can also be pivotal for implementing policy strategies that support improvements in air quality, and equitable passenger car taxation

EVs are still the best bet to cut transport emission

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, and reducing emissions from road transport will be one of the main factors determining whether India can meet its goal

For clean air, Delhi must electrify its truck fleet

One way to stimulate that demand is to convert government fleets to electric. In February of last year, the Delhi government mandated that its entire hired car fleet switch to electric and a similar approach can be adopted for freight vehicles

Prioritise electric buses over any other fuel type

Our research shows BS VI buses are good on emissions for the long route inter-city operations, but they underperform when it comes to city bus operations

Why on-road safety must supersede vehicular speed in Gurugram

Its time to prioritise safety over speed. Only then we can make Gurugram a city where people walk by choice and not compulsion.

We need to reasses how to observe road safety week

Metro vs bus: Integrated public transport system need of the hour

City planners need to work on safe movement of women

Creating infra to provide safe commute for children will improve road safety for all

Haryana cannot afford to lose any more pedestrian lives on its roads

Why is it so dangerous to walk on the streets in Haryana, and especially in Gurugram? The reasons are threefold.

Let’s curb pollution, a silent killer, for our children’s sake

As per the State of Global Air 2018 report, the country lost 11 lakh people due to air pollution. But, we have still not understood the severity of the issue.

Gurugram must study Delhi’s free public transport scheme for women to make transportation affordable for all

Mexico City can show us the way in tackling increasing air pollution

Gurugram draft mobility plan must address regional connectivity issues

The success of Gurugram comprehensive mobility plan depends on implementation

The CMP is a document that is prepared to anticipate and work on fulfilling the transportation needs of people and goods in cities and their surroundings.

Expensive mistakes: High cost, low ridership, location ensured failure of the Rapid Metro | Opinion

Annual report of 2017-18 reveals that Rapid Metro earned more from advertisement than passenger traffic. About 60% of revenue came from advertisements while traffic revenue was only 39%.

Policy, pricing and reform — keys to address parking woes in cities

What cities need is a total commitment to an area-wise parking plan with enforcement on parking along roads. Parking vehicles for free is not a right.

Substantive planning needed for introduction of electric buses

Gurugram is the only city in Haryana to get electric buses under the Government of India’s second round of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid) and Electric Vehicles or FAME 2 scheme.

Decision to install traffic lights in Gurugram a step in the right direction

Re-introducing traffic lights instead of U-turns will improve road safety, increase transit ridership and enhance non-motorised usage. All in all, it is perhaps the most sensible decision taken by the traffic police.

Respect natural topography of city to deal with monsoon woes

The natural drainage of the city must be taken into account while planning. Also, unnecessary concretising of the city’s elements, be it footpaths, drains, etc, should be stopped.

It is time to re-examine our traditional approach to road safety

Road safety remains a serious issue in the state and the city. The Haryana Vision Zero, which promises to reduce road accidents by 20% by 2020, is taking the right steps in that direction

Raahgiri is a public movement,a platform for positive change |Opinion

Raahgiri Day was created by a handful of Gurugram residents who came together to advocate the need to create streets for all road users, and not only for just for motorists.

To build Gurugram of tomorrow, the city must move out of cars

In Gurugram, the despair came on Monday morning as the traffic squad of a local developer with acres of property on either side of the junction removed the traffic circulation plan.

Optimise budget push to electric vehicles with mobility innovation

Motor vehicles exhaust is one of the main reasons. As per UEInfo, it accounts for 30% of PM2.5 concentration in greater Delhi’s ‘airshed’. So, yes, EVs will address the issue of tailpipe emission.

For Gurugaman to work, improve the quality and quantity of buses

The most important issues are monitoring and control of the bus service. Several times, I have seen drivers drive the bus as if they are driving a Ferrari on a Formula 1 track . This is dangerous, not only for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, but also for the health and safety of bus users.

3 notes for city from Delhi debate on free Metro rides for women

The state govt recently approved the ₹5,900-cr Metro project, involving construction of a 31-km Metro link. However, the question to ask would be — is it the right choice? Will it have the desired impact?

Cities must preserve natural infra to survive climate change crisis

Climate change is real and cities have a big role to play in surviving and addressing this crisis.

The proposed Metro expansion in Gurugram needs careful planning

The Metro expansion is unlikely to achieve desired results, if the authorities fail to take into account passenger demand and integration with other modes of public transport.

Plan to make public transport free in Delhi needs proper deliberation

The official rationale behind this move is safety of women. The hypothesis is that getting more women in public transport will improve their safety.