Transport

Kerala HC calls for strict action against contract carriages flouting safety norms, 06/10/2022

Order of the High Court of Kerala in the matter of Suo Motu Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 06/10/2022.

The matter related to involvement of contract carriages in major accidents in Kerala and the passengers in those vehicles and other road users sustained serious injuries. Since the use of such vehicles on public place is posing potential threat to the safety of the passengers and other road users, the Assistant Solicitor General of India was asked to address arguments on behalf of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Judgement Date: 
06/10/2022
Tags:
Traffic Accidents, Buses, Kerala, Social Media, High Court
Health

Accidental deaths and suicides in India 2021

The report carries a comprehensive statistical analysis on variegated aspects of accidents and suicides in India. It offers country statistics for in-depth analysis of the factors related to accidents and suicides, and for formulation of policies for effective intervention.

Publication Date: 
27/08/2022
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
Tags:
Traffic Accidents, Women, Agriculture, Farmers, Statistics, Children, Unemployment, Debt, Poverty
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the Kerala High Court regarding accidents happening due to the bad condition of roads, 08/08/2022

Order of the High Court of Kerala in the matter of C. P. Ajithkumar & Others Vs State of Kerala & Others dated 08/08/2022.

The matter related to road accidents taking place due to bad condition of roads on the National Highway.

The Amicus Curiae (Vinod Bhat) brought to the notice of the court  that a person has  has died, falling into a pothole in the National Highway at Athani. Also, some stretches of the NH, particularly at Chalakkudy, Kodungalloor, Orumanayoor have developed huge craters and potholes.

Judgement Date: 
08/08/2022
Tags:
Highways, Kerala, Roads, High Court, Traffic Accidents, Disaster Management
Transport

Making the economic case for cycling

Cycling has significant economic benefits—for individuals, cities, and society—and functions as a low-cost, high-yield, scalable solution to climate and equity issues. Investments in cycling infrastructure also create jobs and opportunities to expand existing industries or develop new ones.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2022
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)
Tags:
Cycles, Air Pollution, GDP, Green House Gases,