Weigh-In-Motion: Weighing a vehicle while it moves
To do away with the limitations of static scales (dharamkanta) which mean a cumbersome procedure, consumption of time and traffic jams, the weigh-in-motion technology seems […]
Month: June 2013
Germany makes its public transportation a success story
By providing many incentives and adopting a few strict regulations, Germany has succeeded in shifting its travelling population towards public transport. Its ongoing efforts towards […]
Bangalore?s Civil Society:Designs and develops a road while the government funds it
Tender SURE, an initiative of Bangalore City Connect Foundation along with the Government of Karnataka, the City Corporation and Bangalore Metro Rail, has changed the […]
Sydney Ferries: Overcoming challenges of water-based Urban Public Transport
The operation of the iconic Sydney Ferries was privatised last year by the Australian Government. A look at the history, operations, significance and privatisation of […]
Expressways and Highways: Mumbai?s Dangerous and deadly connections
Mumbai-Goa Highway and Mumbai-Pune Expressway have been in news over the last few years for severe accidents resulting in many deaths. It is time we […]
Interview With:Deepak Darda, India needs to have a clear safety policy
While talking about the need for a clear national road safety policy, Deepak Darda, Head-India Operations, IBI Group, underlines sustainable transport solutions such as transit […]
Turbo Consultancy wins LTI award
Laser Technology Inc (LTI) recently hosted its annual International Traffic Safety Dealer Conference at its world headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, USA. LTI manufactures laser-based products […]
Railways to introduce fireproof coaches
Mail and express trains in the country will soon have fire-proof coaches. The new, stainless steel, superfine coaches are being manufactured at the Rail Coach […]
Exclusive pedestrian zones for Chennai
The Chennai Municipal Corporation is planning to make exclusive pedestrian and cycling zones in crowded areas of Chennai with cycles forming a feeder transport to […]
Charge New York? to install 360 charging stations
The state of New York has unveiled ?Charge New York?, an initiative under which about 360 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for electric and […]