GURUGRAM: When the city steps out for paintings lately, there can be around 300 Gurugrammers who will smash the standard trend of ways they travel. These are all individuals who generally power to paintings. This whole week, beginning Monday, they've set themselves a 'car-free challenge' and made up our minds to both use public shipping, or cycle, to paintings.
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The challenge was once floated by the city bankruptcy of IT business body Nasscom in conjunction with other coorporate companies and citizens' teams after the latest episode of smog showed measures taken by governments to cut back poisonous levels of pollution Delhi-NCR witnesses around the 12 months, and particularly the winter months, have simply not been sufficient.
Public shipping is a chief instance. If Delhi's bus carrier is insufficient, Gurgaon's is virtually non-existent. Auto fares don't seem to be governed by meters and the taxi fleet is predominantly those run by app-based aggregators. What the city lacks is state-run public shipping that is inexpensive, comfy and feasible to make use of.
This is what the 300 signatories to the 'car-free challenge' will underline over the following operating week as they use various modes to travel, other than cars (not even taxis). The Gurgaon administration has said it'll improve them, and use their comments for its roadmap to make stronger mobility within the city.
The 'car-free' initiative may also see participants put on equivalent T-shirts and both walk or cycle to paintings on Monday. Manas Fuloria, CEO of IT corporate Nagarro and co-chair of Nasscom Regional Council, Haryana, said he'll cycle. "I will cycle to my office, which is 7km from my residence. I will use a camera to shoot a video highlighting challenges I might face and the absence of supporting infrastructure for cyclists in the city. The aim is to identify what needs to be improved for pedestrians and cyclists, especially for last-mile connectivity from Metro stations and bus stands." His corporate had earlier set up a cycle stand for staff.
Manu Dangi , country head of Evalueserve, will leave for paintings earlier than usual on Monday as she plans to stroll to her place of job. The 6km distance she must quilt on her feet isn't as giant a challenge as finding the proper pavements to stroll on is. "Giving up cars is not easy, but I hope to encourage more people. The idea is to highlight the absence of proper infrastructure. This initiative needs support of all residents and my contribution can make a difference," she advised TOI.
Dangi won't, alternatively, risk walking again within the evening. The explanation why is another point to ponder for the administrators. "I will avoid deserted stretches and try to leave office a little early as walking in the dark is not very safe for women in this city," she added.
Latika Thukral , who runs an NGO, iamgurgaon, constructed around the idea that of operating for the city's overall growth, is planning to cycle or walk. "However, after 7pm, I might take the metro. I will soon get to know how difficult it is. I hope this initiative influences the administration to understand the need for creating spaces for pedestrians and cyclists."
Kushan Arora of Pedal Yatri, a group of cycling lovers within the city, said, "I plan to commute this week on my bicycle. This is my way to tell the government that I am willing to contribute but in return want it to tackle the crisis pedestrians and cyclists face almost every day on roads."
The participants will share their reviews and findings on social media platforms.
"We will be sharing videos, experiences and findings with the authorities. We will request the authorities to give focus and funds to the infrastructure required for non-motorised commute in Gurgaon. We can learn from other cities of the world that give priority to non-motorised transport for sustainable development," said Fuloria.
In September 2015, an initiative known as Car-Free Tuesdays was once started in order to encourage people to make use of choice modes of shipping. But that soon fizzled out on account of the loss of choices.
Track the pollution level on your city
The challenge was once floated by the city bankruptcy of IT business body Nasscom in conjunction with other coorporate companies and citizens' teams after the latest episode of smog showed measures taken by governments to cut back poisonous levels of pollution Delhi-NCR witnesses around the 12 months, and particularly the winter months, have simply not been sufficient.
Public shipping is a chief instance. If Delhi's bus carrier is insufficient, Gurgaon's is virtually non-existent. Auto fares don't seem to be governed by meters and the taxi fleet is predominantly those run by app-based aggregators. What the city lacks is state-run public shipping that is inexpensive, comfy and feasible to make use of.
This is what the 300 signatories to the 'car-free challenge' will underline over the following operating week as they use various modes to travel, other than cars (not even taxis). The Gurgaon administration has said it'll improve them, and use their comments for its roadmap to make stronger mobility within the city.
The 'car-free' initiative may also see participants put on equivalent T-shirts and both walk or cycle to paintings on Monday. Manas Fuloria, CEO of IT corporate Nagarro and co-chair of Nasscom Regional Council, Haryana, said he'll cycle. "I will cycle to my office, which is 7km from my residence. I will use a camera to shoot a video highlighting challenges I might face and the absence of supporting infrastructure for cyclists in the city. The aim is to identify what needs to be improved for pedestrians and cyclists, especially for last-mile connectivity from Metro stations and bus stands." His corporate had earlier set up a cycle stand for staff.
Manu Dangi , country head of Evalueserve, will leave for paintings earlier than usual on Monday as she plans to stroll to her place of job. The 6km distance she must quilt on her feet isn't as giant a challenge as finding the proper pavements to stroll on is. "Giving up cars is not easy, but I hope to encourage more people. The idea is to highlight the absence of proper infrastructure. This initiative needs support of all residents and my contribution can make a difference," she advised TOI.
Dangi won't, alternatively, risk walking again within the evening. The explanation why is another point to ponder for the administrators. "I will avoid deserted stretches and try to leave office a little early as walking in the dark is not very safe for women in this city," she added.
Latika Thukral , who runs an NGO, iamgurgaon, constructed around the idea that of operating for the city's overall growth, is planning to cycle or walk. "However, after 7pm, I might take the metro. I will soon get to know how difficult it is. I hope this initiative influences the administration to understand the need for creating spaces for pedestrians and cyclists."
Kushan Arora of Pedal Yatri, a group of cycling lovers within the city, said, "I plan to commute this week on my bicycle. This is my way to tell the government that I am willing to contribute but in return want it to tackle the crisis pedestrians and cyclists face almost every day on roads."
The participants will share their reviews and findings on social media platforms.
"We will be sharing videos, experiences and findings with the authorities. We will request the authorities to give focus and funds to the infrastructure required for non-motorised commute in Gurgaon. We can learn from other cities of the world that give priority to non-motorised transport for sustainable development," said Fuloria.
In September 2015, an initiative known as Car-Free Tuesdays was once started in order to encourage people to make use of choice modes of shipping. But that soon fizzled out on account of the loss of choices.
These Gurugram residents will go car-free to drive their point home
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