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No space for a walkway, but we are able to accommodate double-parked Thars.
📍Drive In Road, Ahmedabad
📍Drive In Road, Ahmedabad
December 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
No space for a walkway, but we are able to accommodate double-parked Thars.
📍Drive In Road, Ahmedabad
📍Drive In Road, Ahmedabad
The Hubballi-Dharwad BRT cut travel times in half and delivered metro-like speeds, but the system is showing signs of wear. Instead of removing the corridor—as some have suggested—the government should focus on targeted upgrades and service reforms. Here’s how:
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December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The Hubballi-Dharwad BRT cut travel times in half and delivered metro-like speeds, but the system is showing signs of wear. Instead of removing the corridor—as some have suggested—the government should focus on targeted upgrades and service reforms. Here’s how:
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What improvements do riders want to see in the Hubballi-Dharwad BRT system?
▪️More buses
▪️Safer driving
▪️Better bus maintenance
▪️Real-time customer information
▪️New BRT corridors in areas without service
▪️More buses
▪️Safer driving
▪️Better bus maintenance
▪️Real-time customer information
▪️New BRT corridors in areas without service
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 AM
What improvements do riders want to see in the Hubballi-Dharwad BRT system?
▪️More buses
▪️Safer driving
▪️Better bus maintenance
▪️Real-time customer information
▪️New BRT corridors in areas without service
▪️More buses
▪️Safer driving
▪️Better bus maintenance
▪️Real-time customer information
▪️New BRT corridors in areas without service
Can we pedestrianise Ahmedabad’s Ravivari Bazaar?
It’s annoying to have vehicle drivers honking and forcing their way through the market.
It’s annoying to have vehicle drivers honking and forcing their way through the market.
December 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Can we pedestrianise Ahmedabad’s Ravivari Bazaar?
It’s annoying to have vehicle drivers honking and forcing their way through the market.
It’s annoying to have vehicle drivers honking and forcing their way through the market.
The Hubballi-Dharwad BRT showcases the potential to offer fast, reliable public transport service at a fraction of the cost of metro construction.
December 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Hubballi-Dharwad BRT showcases the potential to offer fast, reliable public transport service at a fraction of the cost of metro construction.
The arrival experience in Udaipur:
❌ No pedestrian crossing outside the train station
❌ No footpaths
And the government is busy building an elevated highway through the city centre. 🤦♂️
❌ No pedestrian crossing outside the train station
❌ No footpaths
And the government is busy building an elevated highway through the city centre. 🤦♂️
December 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The arrival experience in Udaipur:
❌ No pedestrian crossing outside the train station
❌ No footpaths
And the government is busy building an elevated highway through the city centre. 🤦♂️
❌ No pedestrian crossing outside the train station
❌ No footpaths
And the government is busy building an elevated highway through the city centre. 🤦♂️
Even the Motorist Association of Kenya is questioning the proposal to build an elevated highway on Thika Rd.
The group points out that the real issue is the Pangani bottleneck and calls for investment in BRT.
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119096-...
The group points out that the real issue is the Pangani bottleneck and calls for investment in BRT.
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119096-...
Why Motorists are Rejecting Construction of New Expressway to Thika
President Ruto said that the 60-kilometre highway would begin near the existing Nairobi expressway at Museum Hill interchange and end at Thika town.
www.kenyans.co.ke
December 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Even the Motorist Association of Kenya is questioning the proposal to build an elevated highway on Thika Rd.
The group points out that the real issue is the Pangani bottleneck and calls for investment in BRT.
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119096-...
The group points out that the real issue is the Pangani bottleneck and calls for investment in BRT.
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119096-...
When the need of the hour is fast and efficient public transport, the last thing Nairobi should be building is another elevated highway.
There are designs and financing offers for BRT Lines 3, 4, and 5. Why are we only thinking about how to speed up cars?
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119012-...
There are designs and financing offers for BRT Lines 3, 4, and 5. Why are we only thinking about how to speed up cars?
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119012-...
Govt to Construct New Nairobi-Thika Expressway, Ruto Reveals
The President said that the 60-kilometre highway would begin near the existing Nairobi expressway at Museum Hill interchange and terminate at Thika town.
www.kenyans.co.ke
December 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
When the need of the hour is fast and efficient public transport, the last thing Nairobi should be building is another elevated highway.
There are designs and financing offers for BRT Lines 3, 4, and 5. Why are we only thinking about how to speed up cars?
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119012-...
There are designs and financing offers for BRT Lines 3, 4, and 5. Why are we only thinking about how to speed up cars?
www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119012-...
I’m glad to see that the Surat Station redevelopment incorporates BRT, but have you noticed that the design puts car drop-offs closer than the BRT station?
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I’m glad to see that the Surat Station redevelopment incorporates BRT, but have you noticed that the design puts car drop-offs closer than the BRT station?
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
I’m glad to see that the Surat Station redevelopment incorporates BRT, but have you noticed that the design puts car drop-offs closer than the BRT station?
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I’m glad to see that the Surat Station redevelopment incorporates BRT, but have you noticed that the design puts car drop-offs closer than the BRT station?
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
Moving forward, let’s ensure that these station redevelopment initiatives prioritise public transport.
“Planners can easily mistake ‘planning’ for ‘design.’ Believing this, they can make urban plans that are akin to architectural plans for company towns like Jamshedpur, or new towns like Chandigarh, where everything can and has to be designed.”
coecept.substack.com/p/1-welcome-...
coecept.substack.com/p/1-welcome-...
#1: Welcome | Reimagining Urban Planning | Poor Usage of Land | London and the Spirit of Progress
An essay calling for first principles thinking in urban planning in India, an insight on wastage of land in Indian cities, and a book recommendation on a pivotal period in London's history.
coecept.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Planners can easily mistake ‘planning’ for ‘design.’ Believing this, they can make urban plans that are akin to architectural plans for company towns like Jamshedpur, or new towns like Chandigarh, where everything can and has to be designed.”
coecept.substack.com/p/1-welcome-...
coecept.substack.com/p/1-welcome-...
The walking environment outside Commerce Six Roads metro station.
After spending INR 12,900 crore on the first phase of the metro, is this the best we can do for last-mile access?
After spending INR 12,900 crore on the first phase of the metro, is this the best we can do for last-mile access?
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The walking environment outside Commerce Six Roads metro station.
After spending INR 12,900 crore on the first phase of the metro, is this the best we can do for last-mile access?
After spending INR 12,900 crore on the first phase of the metro, is this the best we can do for last-mile access?
Addis Ababa urgently needs fast and reliable public transport service. Glad to see implementation of the B2 BRT corridor getting underway!
ethiopianbusinessreview.net/addis-ababas...
ethiopianbusinessreview.net/addis-ababas...
Addis Ababa’s Traffic Woes to Ease as BRT Construction Begins
ethiopianbusinessreview.net
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Addis Ababa urgently needs fast and reliable public transport service. Glad to see implementation of the B2 BRT corridor getting underway!
ethiopianbusinessreview.net/addis-ababas...
ethiopianbusinessreview.net/addis-ababas...
Kigali has taken a major step toward improving bus service quality.
The city’s new gross-cost contracts, with per-km payments, will support a shift from the “fill-and-go” system toward scheduled operations.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/3168...
The city’s new gross-cost contracts, with per-km payments, will support a shift from the “fill-and-go” system toward scheduled operations.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/3168...
What does the new bus contracting model entail?
The government has signed agreements with various private operators on performance-based contracts to deliver public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the...
www.newtimes.co.rw
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Kigali has taken a major step toward improving bus service quality.
The city’s new gross-cost contracts, with per-km payments, will support a shift from the “fill-and-go” system toward scheduled operations.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/3168...
The city’s new gross-cost contracts, with per-km payments, will support a shift from the “fill-and-go” system toward scheduled operations.
www.newtimes.co.rw/article/3168...
Chandigarh has a strong cycling culture, supported by a network of continuous, shaded cycle tracks. Here are some of the corridors we explored on a recent ride through the city.
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Chandigarh has a strong cycling culture, supported by a network of continuous, shaded cycle tracks. Here are some of the corridors we explored on a recent ride through the city.
What are the keys to success for BRT?
On this Transport in Africa Podcast episode we discuss:
✅ Why cities are building BRT
✅ Essential features of BRT
✅ How to improve the business model for bus and BRT operations
✅ Engaging existing operators
youtu.be/xl9NolVUAJM
On this Transport in Africa Podcast episode we discuss:
✅ Why cities are building BRT
✅ Essential features of BRT
✅ How to improve the business model for bus and BRT operations
✅ Engaging existing operators
youtu.be/xl9NolVUAJM
TA Ep 10 Conversation with Chris on BRT
YouTube video by Chebe Polycap
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What are the keys to success for BRT?
On this Transport in Africa Podcast episode we discuss:
✅ Why cities are building BRT
✅ Essential features of BRT
✅ How to improve the business model for bus and BRT operations
✅ Engaging existing operators
youtu.be/xl9NolVUAJM
On this Transport in Africa Podcast episode we discuss:
✅ Why cities are building BRT
✅ Essential features of BRT
✅ How to improve the business model for bus and BRT operations
✅ Engaging existing operators
youtu.be/xl9NolVUAJM
Great to see the Pimpri Chinchwad BRT network expanding. PMPML has started service on the 4.8 km Nigdi-Mukai Chowk corridor.
www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-pm...
www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-pm...
Pune: PMPML Launches Bus Services On Nigdi-Mukai Chowk BRT Corridor
www.freepressjournal.in
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Great to see the Pimpri Chinchwad BRT network expanding. PMPML has started service on the 4.8 km Nigdi-Mukai Chowk corridor.
www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-pm...
www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-pm...
Why don’t metro stations in India have parking for bicycles and scooters?
Check out these stations in Dubai.
Check out these stations in Dubai.
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Why don’t metro stations in India have parking for bicycles and scooters?
Check out these stations in Dubai.
Check out these stations in Dubai.
Good to see these automatic barriers in operation. Hope our friend here will stay out of the Janmarg BRT lanes going forward.
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Good to see these automatic barriers in operation. Hope our friend here will stay out of the Janmarg BRT lanes going forward.
It's been a long time coming, but it's great to see Gujarat finally starting to build high-quality walkways and cycle tracks.
November 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It's been a long time coming, but it's great to see Gujarat finally starting to build high-quality walkways and cycle tracks.
This is the right kind of legacy project.
In advance of COP30, Belém launched a 10.8 km BRT extension incorporating 13 stations with passing lanes and 2 terminals. The city will add 265 buses to the BRT fleet, including 40 e-buses.
www.agenciapara.com.br/news/72041/d...
In advance of COP30, Belém launched a 10.8 km BRT extension incorporating 13 stations with passing lanes and 2 terminals. The city will add 265 buses to the BRT fleet, including 40 e-buses.
www.agenciapara.com.br/news/72041/d...
Delivery of the Metropolitan BRT marks a new era for mobility in the Metropolitan Region of Belém
The Metropolitan Region of Belém receives, this Friday...
www.agenciapara.com.br
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
This is the right kind of legacy project.
In advance of COP30, Belém launched a 10.8 km BRT extension incorporating 13 stations with passing lanes and 2 terminals. The city will add 265 buses to the BRT fleet, including 40 e-buses.
www.agenciapara.com.br/news/72041/d...
In advance of COP30, Belém launched a 10.8 km BRT extension incorporating 13 stations with passing lanes and 2 terminals. The city will add 265 buses to the BRT fleet, including 40 e-buses.
www.agenciapara.com.br/news/72041/d...
I see that removing the BRT lanes solved all of the traffic problems on Delhi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I see that removing the BRT lanes solved all of the traffic problems on Delhi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.
Q: Why don't people use the cycle tracks in Delhi?
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November 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Q: Why don't people use the cycle tracks in Delhi?
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Bengaluru has made significant strides in developing high-quality footpaths:
✅ Good construction detailing, including seamless surfacing of utility boxes
✅ Uniform walkway level at property entrances
✅ Bollards to keep cars off walkways
✅ Preservation of existing trees
✅ Good construction detailing, including seamless surfacing of utility boxes
✅ Uniform walkway level at property entrances
✅ Bollards to keep cars off walkways
✅ Preservation of existing trees
November 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Bengaluru has made significant strides in developing high-quality footpaths:
✅ Good construction detailing, including seamless surfacing of utility boxes
✅ Uniform walkway level at property entrances
✅ Bollards to keep cars off walkways
✅ Preservation of existing trees
✅ Good construction detailing, including seamless surfacing of utility boxes
✅ Uniform walkway level at property entrances
✅ Bollards to keep cars off walkways
✅ Preservation of existing trees
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has a large horizontal and vertical boarding gap.
I see that BMRCL has installed rubber strips at the door positions to help address the problem, but I hope the agency can incorporate level boarding from the start on future corridors.
I see that BMRCL has installed rubber strips at the door positions to help address the problem, but I hope the agency can incorporate level boarding from the start on future corridors.
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has a large horizontal and vertical boarding gap.
I see that BMRCL has installed rubber strips at the door positions to help address the problem, but I hope the agency can incorporate level boarding from the start on future corridors.
I see that BMRCL has installed rubber strips at the door positions to help address the problem, but I hope the agency can incorporate level boarding from the start on future corridors.