The odd-even car formula in Delhi has brought to the fore the class bias that always existed in the city. Can we learn from history to build a more just and equitable environment for all to live, or will we reinforce the old walls of inequality?

The objective of this paper is to review the multiple impacts on health as a result of road transport in urban areas.

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GURGAON: In light of the Supreme Court order directing diesel vehicles to convert to CNG or face banishment from the roads, it's as good a time as any to take stock of what has been achieved by Gur

LUCKNOW: In the wake of Delhi government preparing to implement the odd-even registration number vehicles formula to tackle air pollution which has reached alarming levels in the national capital,

A majority of respondents want Rockfort and Thillainagar area for the project

CHANDIGARH: Putting its weight behind the Smart City Project, city-based non-government organization Yuvsatta has written to the UT adviser in which it has sought proper cycle stands and tracks for

GUWAHATI: Even as world leaders discuss climate change in Paris, residents of the city are seeking dedicated cycle routes to reduce pollution and improve fitness levels.

Over the past four decades, bicycle ownership has been documented in various countries but not globally analyzed. This paper presents an effort to fill this gap by tracking household bicycle possession. First, we gather survey data from 150 countries and extract percentage household bicycle ownership values. Performing cluster analysis, we determined four groups with the weighted mean percentage ownership ranging from 20% to 81%. Generally, bicycle ownership was highest in Northern Europe and lowest in West, Central and North Africa, and Central Asia.

Part of the PMC’s plan to involve experts was also to undertake beautification of the riverfront.

Cycling plays a major role in personal mobility around the world, but it could play a much bigger role. Given the convenience, health benefits, and affordability of bicycles, they could provide a far greater proportion of urban passenger transportation, helping reduce energy use and CO2 emissions worldwide.

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