New Delhi: The Union Urban Development Ministry on Monday announced a scheme under the second phase of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) as an incentive to cities and states across the country to implement modern bus systems, in particular the Bus Rapid Transit System.
Guidelines announced by the Ministry of Urban Development on funding of buses for urban transport under JNNURM. Under this, one-time assistance will be provided to all mission cities for the purchase of buses for urban transport systems till June 30.
NEW DELHI: Seeking to mount pressure on the Delhi Government to construct the much talked about Bus Rapid Transit corridors in their original form with the bus lanes in the centre, the National Alliance for People
Ahmedabad: The proposed elevated Bus Rapid Rapid Transit (BRTS) System corridor at Kalupur will pose a challenge to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) authorities.
Ahmedabad: The next hot destination for real estate developers will mean Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS). Literally. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will prioritise construction of malls, multiplexes and even residential quarters along BRTS corridor.
Ahmedabad: On Friday afternoon, a prototype of Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) glided noiselessly into the swanky GMDC bus stop on a trial run. Blame it on high expectations, deadline pressures or steel price rise, Ahmedabad
This paper by CAI-Asia recaptures highlights of 2008 related to urban transportation, air quality, and climate change. Summarizes some of the significant events, news, issues of 2008 for policy makers, researchers, NGOs and other stakeholders working on SUT issues in Asia.
