Transport

Two Hundred Twenty Second Report on 'The Management of Worsening Traffic Situation in Delhi': Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs

Criticising the traffic management in the national capital, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has noted that the Delhi traffic police is mainly focusing on regulating traffic at red lights and intersections and paying little attention towards violation of rules on roads.

Publication Date: 
11/12/2019
Rajya Sabha
Tags:
Congestion, Parking Policy, Delhi, Parliament
Air Pollution

The order of the National Green Tribunal regarding regulating traffic congestion in and around Giriraj Parvat and Parikrama Marg, Govardhan, District Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 11/12/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Giriraj Parikrama Sanrakshan Sansthan Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 11/12/2019 regarding regulating traffic congestion in and around Giriraj Parvat and Parikrama Marg, Govardhan, District Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

The Tribunal noted that the work with regard to ring road was not complete and a part of the work still remains. The same was with the case of service road of 10 meters wide around the Parikrama Marg, behind the existing houses and ashrams.

Judgement Date: 
11/12/2019
Tags:
Congestion, Mathura (T), Religious Places, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Roads, Uttar Pradesh, Air Pollution Control
Habitat And Urbanisation

Time to ACT: realizing Indonesia's urban potential

In over 70 years since its independence, Indonesia has been transformed by urbanization, and within the next quarter of a century, its transition to an urban society will be almost complete.

Publication Date: 
03/10/2019
The World Bank
Tags:
Urbanisation, Urban Transport, Congestion, Governance, Indonesia
Transport

Less (cars) is more: how to go from new to sustainable mobility

This paper shows through research and transport modelling the possible outcomes of the autonomous (and connected), electric, shared (new mobility), and urban planning revolutions.

Publication Date: 
24/09/2019
Transport & Environment
Tags:
Mobility Planning, Electric Vehicles, Cars, Congestion, European Union (EU)
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding delay in the constitution of a Shrine Board for three temples of Govardhan, Uttar Pradesh, 27/06/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Giriraj Parikrama Sanrakshan Sansthan & Others Vs Department of Environment & Forests & Others dated 27/06/2019 regarding delay in the constitution of a Shrine Board for three temples of Govardhan - Jatipura, Dhanghati and Mansi Ganga.

Judgement Date: 
27/06/2019
Tags:
Religious Places, Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Parking Policy, Congestion, Sanitation, Mathura (T)
Transport

Traffic Index 2018: How Mumbai congestion was measured at world high

Mumbai was ranked as the most traffic-congested city in the world for the second straight year, while Delhi was at fourth place.

Publication Date: 
10/06/2019
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Congestion, Mumbai, Delhi, Jakarta
Air Pollution

Congestion Pricing Cuts London Traffic By 30%. Now New York City Wants In.

If you drive a car into central London weekdays between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, you will pay a congestion charge of £11.50, equivalent to about $15.

Publication Date: 
22/04/2019
Clean Technica
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, Congestion, Congestion Pricing, United Kingdom (UK), Cars, Transport, Carbon Dioxide, New York, United States Of America (US)
Air Pollution

London Unveils World’s First 24-Hour Ultra Low Emission Zone

On Monday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled the world’s first 24-hour Ultra Low Emission Zone boasting the world’s toughest vehicle emissions standards in an effort to help reduce toxic air polluti

Publication Date: 
10/04/2019
Clean Technica
Tags:
Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, United Kingdom (UK), Vehicular Pollution, Air Quality Standards, Congestion, Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx), Health, Child Health
Air Pollution

Londoners support charging 'dirty' drivers, says air pollution study

Almost three-quarters of Londoners support charging drivers of dirty vehicles in an effort to tackle the capital’s air pollution crisis, according to a study.

Publication Date: 
09/04/2019
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
Air Pollution, United Kingdom (UK), Congestion, Vehicular Pollution, Euro IV, Euro VI
Environment

New York passes Manhattan congestion charge and plastic bag ban

Drivers traveling into the busiest sections of Manhattan will be subject to a congestion charge starting in 2021 and single-use plastic bags will be banned across New York state in less than a year

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
Environment, Plastics, Non Biodegradable Waste, Congestion, New York, United States Of America (US)

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