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One challenge we faced was the large number of stray dogs. In addition, it would be good to keep out vehicles and fully pedestrianise the corridor.
January 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
One challenge we faced was the large number of stray dogs. In addition, it would be good to keep out vehicles and fully pedestrianise the corridor.
Lucknow has a nice series of riverfront walkways and parks.
January 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Lucknow has a nice series of riverfront walkways and parks.
The Lucknow metro doesn’t accept the National Common Mobility Card so we had to get single-journey tokens.
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 AM
The Lucknow metro doesn’t accept the National Common Mobility Card so we had to get single-journey tokens.
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
In sum, here’s how to improve service in the Hubballi-Dharwad BRT system:
✅Renew and expand the bus fleet
✅Replace competing routes with BRT services
✅Harmonise public transport fares
✅Extend the corridor
✅Renew and expand the bus fleet
✅Replace competing routes with BRT services
✅Harmonise public transport fares
✅Extend the corridor
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In sum, here’s how to improve service in the Hubballi-Dharwad BRT system:
✅Renew and expand the bus fleet
✅Replace competing routes with BRT services
✅Harmonise public transport fares
✅Extend the corridor
✅Renew and expand the bus fleet
✅Replace competing routes with BRT services
✅Harmonise public transport fares
✅Extend the corridor
❗️Recent press reports have pointed to a plan to demolish the existing HDBRT infrastructure and introduce low-platform stations and bi-articulated buses at a cost of INR 6,500 cr. In place of this outlandish proposal, let’s start with the low-cost interventions outlined above.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
❗️Recent press reports have pointed to a plan to demolish the existing HDBRT infrastructure and introduce low-platform stations and bi-articulated buses at a cost of INR 6,500 cr. In place of this outlandish proposal, let’s start with the low-cost interventions outlined above.
✅ Introduce BRT lanes below the Chennamma flyover.
The ongoing flyover construction at Chennamma Circle presents an opportunity to redesign the ground-level infrastructure with dedicated BRT lanes and intersection priority for BRT buses.
The ongoing flyover construction at Chennamma Circle presents an opportunity to redesign the ground-level infrastructure with dedicated BRT lanes and intersection priority for BRT buses.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Introduce BRT lanes below the Chennamma flyover.
The ongoing flyover construction at Chennamma Circle presents an opportunity to redesign the ground-level infrastructure with dedicated BRT lanes and intersection priority for BRT buses.
The ongoing flyover construction at Chennamma Circle presents an opportunity to redesign the ground-level infrastructure with dedicated BRT lanes and intersection priority for BRT buses.
✅ Extend the corridor infrastructure.
Commercial speeds fall dramatically where the BRT buses enter mixed traffic at either end of the dedicated corridor. HDBRTSCL should extend the dedicated corridors to key destinations, such as Hubballi Railway Station.
Commercial speeds fall dramatically where the BRT buses enter mixed traffic at either end of the dedicated corridor. HDBRTSCL should extend the dedicated corridors to key destinations, such as Hubballi Railway Station.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Extend the corridor infrastructure.
Commercial speeds fall dramatically where the BRT buses enter mixed traffic at either end of the dedicated corridor. HDBRTSCL should extend the dedicated corridors to key destinations, such as Hubballi Railway Station.
Commercial speeds fall dramatically where the BRT buses enter mixed traffic at either end of the dedicated corridor. HDBRTSCL should extend the dedicated corridors to key destinations, such as Hubballi Railway Station.
✅ Expand busy stations
The Hubballi–Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd (HDBRTSCL) should build new independent sub-stops at stations that are operating at capacity. In central Dharwad and Hubballi, HDBRTSCL should adopt staggered station designs to offer passing lanes in both directions.
The Hubballi–Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd (HDBRTSCL) should build new independent sub-stops at stations that are operating at capacity. In central Dharwad and Hubballi, HDBRTSCL should adopt staggered station designs to offer passing lanes in both directions.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Expand busy stations
The Hubballi–Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd (HDBRTSCL) should build new independent sub-stops at stations that are operating at capacity. In central Dharwad and Hubballi, HDBRTSCL should adopt staggered station designs to offer passing lanes in both directions.
The Hubballi–Dharwad BRTS Company Ltd (HDBRTSCL) should build new independent sub-stops at stations that are operating at capacity. In central Dharwad and Hubballi, HDBRTSCL should adopt staggered station designs to offer passing lanes in both directions.
✅ Industry transition for private buses
Private operators run buses in mixed traffic parallel to the HDBRT. The government should work with operators to consolidate, procure BRT-compatible vehicles, and enter gross-cost contracts to run buses in the BRT corridors.
Private operators run buses in mixed traffic parallel to the HDBRT. The government should work with operators to consolidate, procure BRT-compatible vehicles, and enter gross-cost contracts to run buses in the BRT corridors.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Industry transition for private buses
Private operators run buses in mixed traffic parallel to the HDBRT. The government should work with operators to consolidate, procure BRT-compatible vehicles, and enter gross-cost contracts to run buses in the BRT corridors.
Private operators run buses in mixed traffic parallel to the HDBRT. The government should work with operators to consolidate, procure BRT-compatible vehicles, and enter gross-cost contracts to run buses in the BRT corridors.
✅ Fare harmonisation
Women travel free on regular NWKRTC buses in mixed traffic, but they pay to use the HDBRT service. The city should adopt a uniform fare structure to make BRT service accessible to lower-income women (while phasing out the duplicative mixed traffic routes).
Women travel free on regular NWKRTC buses in mixed traffic, but they pay to use the HDBRT service. The city should adopt a uniform fare structure to make BRT service accessible to lower-income women (while phasing out the duplicative mixed traffic routes).
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Fare harmonisation
Women travel free on regular NWKRTC buses in mixed traffic, but they pay to use the HDBRT service. The city should adopt a uniform fare structure to make BRT service accessible to lower-income women (while phasing out the duplicative mixed traffic routes).
Women travel free on regular NWKRTC buses in mixed traffic, but they pay to use the HDBRT service. The city should adopt a uniform fare structure to make BRT service accessible to lower-income women (while phasing out the duplicative mixed traffic routes).
✅ Route rationalisation for NWKRTC routes.
NWKRTC runs a large number of buses in mixed traffic between Hubballi & Dharwad, representing needless duplication of service. An updated service plan should bring all of these services into the BRT lanes (with BRT-compatible buses).
NWKRTC runs a large number of buses in mixed traffic between Hubballi & Dharwad, representing needless duplication of service. An updated service plan should bring all of these services into the BRT lanes (with BRT-compatible buses).
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Route rationalisation for NWKRTC routes.
NWKRTC runs a large number of buses in mixed traffic between Hubballi & Dharwad, representing needless duplication of service. An updated service plan should bring all of these services into the BRT lanes (with BRT-compatible buses).
NWKRTC runs a large number of buses in mixed traffic between Hubballi & Dharwad, representing needless duplication of service. An updated service plan should bring all of these services into the BRT lanes (with BRT-compatible buses).
✅ Bus fleet renewal
The aging HDBRT fleet is in urgent need of renewal and expansion. New buses should have doors on both sides to facilitate direct service operations. Replacement of the fleet with e-buses would improve the experience for drivers and passengers alike.
The aging HDBRT fleet is in urgent need of renewal and expansion. New buses should have doors on both sides to facilitate direct service operations. Replacement of the fleet with e-buses would improve the experience for drivers and passengers alike.
December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
✅ Bus fleet renewal
The aging HDBRT fleet is in urgent need of renewal and expansion. New buses should have doors on both sides to facilitate direct service operations. Replacement of the fleet with e-buses would improve the experience for drivers and passengers alike.
The aging HDBRT fleet is in urgent need of renewal and expansion. New buses should have doors on both sides to facilitate direct service operations. Replacement of the fleet with e-buses would improve the experience for drivers and passengers alike.
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 HDBRT corridor has several unique features among Indian BRT systems:
✅ Passing lanes at most stations
✅ Express services that provide quick journeys between the twin cities, with commercial speeds from 32-36 km/h
✅ BRT-only flyovers to help buses avoid intersection delays
✅ Passing lanes at most stations
✅ Express services that provide quick journeys between the twin cities, with commercial speeds from 32-36 km/h
✅ BRT-only flyovers to help buses avoid intersection delays
December 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The HDBRT corridor has several unique features among Indian BRT systems:
✅ Passing lanes at most stations
✅ Express services that provide quick journeys between the twin cities, with commercial speeds from 32-36 km/h
✅ BRT-only flyovers to help buses avoid intersection delays
✅ Passing lanes at most stations
✅ Express services that provide quick journeys between the twin cities, with commercial speeds from 32-36 km/h
✅ BRT-only flyovers to help buses avoid intersection delays
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. 🤦♂️
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.
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?
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.
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.