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Every day, millions step out with dreams of building a better future. But for many, that future is shaped by the buses they wait for, the streets they walk on, and the safety of the roads they cros...
When streets are redesigned as Complete Streets, the transformation goes beyond footpaths, cycling lanes, and road surfaces. A major part of the redesign happens underground.
In many cities, elect...
From offering a vibrant public space, to boosting local footfall, and strengthening the neighbourhood’s economic life, this makeover is setting a brand new standard for street design in Tamil Nadu....
Aswathy Dilip, Managing Director of ITDP India explains about the economic value that good street projects add
💬 “Chennai finally has a walker-friendly street!”
💬 “It feels like Marina Beach has been brought to Nungambakkam!”
From offering a vibrant public space, to boosting local footfall, and strength.
Chennai’s Verdict On KNK Is Out!
💬 “Chennai finally has a walker-friendly street!”
💬 “It feels like Marina Beach has been brought to Nungambakkam!”
The new Pedestrian-First High Street at .
For crores of women, the choice to use a bus is not just about the destination. The decision to ride starts with a simpler question: Do I feel safe? Do I feel comfortable? These everyday moments de...
📊 𝟵% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. But GRB is more than an accounting exercis
𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘇 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁! 🎧
A street many of us know and love, the Khader Nawaz Khan Road, is now reimagined for people first and vehicles later. With wider footpaths, safer crossings, and inviting spaces to walk, pause, and ...
At a time when India wants to clean the air with cleaner transport technologies like electric vehicles, the private bus operations in the country are barely electric.
This is concerning as private...
Ever wondered why many public bus operators are going back to diesel and CNG buses, despite riding high on the EV wave? Listen in to S Surya Kiran, former executive director of ASRTU highlight the ...
Despite multiple government subsidies, why were only 3000 odd e-buses sold in last financial year in India? This is a question that needs deep thinking. Watch our latest video, now LIVE on Youtube,...
While we’ve set an ambitious national target of electrifying 40% of our total bus fleet by 2030, the reality on the ground is stark, we’re currently at just 4%!
It raises an important question: Ar...
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai is reaching out to Chennai citizens with a request: let's make a little room for buses on the road!
As part of MTC’s #BusFirst campaign, acto...
It is time for Chennai to say, “Bus First!”
In November 2025, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) launched a pioneering behaviour change campaign in Chennai with one goal: encouraging motor...
India’s push toward EV30@30 is stronger than ever — but meeting our clean mobility goals depends on one critical challenge: scaling up the supply of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), especially electr...
Who keeps our cities moving?
Here’s a hint.. it’s not just the men behind the wheels
The new ITDP India–GIZ India report, Gender Inclusivity in India’s Public Transport, reveals a stark reality ...