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Tracking developments around the entire range of mobility options in the city such as bus, Metro, cab services, auto rickshaws, share taxis etc. Also exploring the functioning and sustainability of the various associated agencies including MTC, CMRL, Railways and others.

chennai metro
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Chennai Metro Phase II: Promises, problems and expectations

May 18, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Construction on Chennai Metro Phase II is underway with extensions planned on all three corridors. Here is what you can expect in the coming years.

Interview with Disability Rights Alliance MTC buses
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Interview: Public transport in Chennai far from being disabled-friendly and inclusive

April 1, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

The MTC procured around 2000 buses in 2018 but none of them were low floor buses that were disabled-friendly. Accessibility issues also persist in the Metro.

mtch bus
Commute

How can MTC win back Chennaiites as fuel prices surge?

March 31, 2022 G Ananthakrishnan

As petrol prices surge, what can the MTC do to attract passengers to Chennai bus service? How can MTC operations be improved?

Cyclists in Chennai
Commute

All that’s needed for a successful cycling revolution in Chennai

January 24, 2022 Felix John

Chennai is in pole position to emerge as a top cycling destination, but some measures are needed to attain that, especially towards creating greater awareness.

Photo of Chennai Metro
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Chennai Metro in figures: How does it compare with Mumbai or Delhi Metro?

January 14, 2022 Korah Abraham

How is the operational and financial situation of Chennai Metro rail as compared to the metros of other Indian cities? Snapshots from a recent report

A bird's eye view of the Kathipara flyover.
Commute

Chennai Metro’s Kathipara urban square project: What citizens can look forward to

November 29, 2021 Korah Abraham

Will the Kathipara urban square project, at one of the busiest junctions in Chennai, make commute easier for citizens? When will it be ready?

chennai traffic
Commute

How can Chennai’s third master plan encourage sustainable transport?

November 19, 2021 Akila Shanmugaraj

The third master plan for Chennai has a chance to promote sustainable transport by integrating the public modes and through inclusive planning.

Chennai Metro: With CUMTA functional the various modes of transport will be making strategic decisions to improve mobility in the city
Commute

Will CUMTA finally get going with a push from the World Bank partnership?

November 11, 2021 Korah Abraham

Why is CUMTA, the unified agency expected to improve mobility in Chennai, still not functional? And will the World Bank partnership finally make it happen?

Chennai suburban rail - the third largest in the country in terms of numbers who commute
Commute

Why Chennai’s suburban rail passengers are struggling to get their voices heard

November 2, 2021 Korah Abraham

The Chennai suburban rail network serves 2.5 million passengers on average, every day. But how can these millions get their concerns addressed?

chennai traffic
Commute

Chennai’s new parking policy aims to boost shared transport, control congestion

October 20, 2021 Varsha Venugopal

The proposed parking plan for Chennai aims to reduce congestion and reclaim the streets from haphazard parking of vehicles.

cyclists of chennai
Commute

சென்னையில் மிதிவண்டி போக்குவரத்து – ஒரு மீள்பார்வை

October 5, 2021 Lakshmanan S

சென்னையில் மிதிவண்டி போக்குவரத்தின் நிலை என்ன ?

Pedestrian friendly street
Commute

15 நிமிட நகரமாக சென்னை மாறமுடியுமா?

September 14, 2021 Padmaja Jayaraman

மக்களுக்கான நகரமாக சென்னை எவ்வாறு மாற வேண்டும்?

Harrington Road, Chennai
Commute

How can Chennai become a 15-minute city?

August 30, 2021 Padmaja Jayaraman

What is a 15-minute city? And what areas need improvement for the concept to take root here and make the city more people friendly?

woman cyclist Naazia Farhein
Commute

How friendly is Chennai towards women cyclists?

August 20, 2021 Naazia Farhein

How has the experience of women cyclists in Chennai been so far? What can be done to make the roads better and safer for them?

Electric bus Chennai
Commute

சென்னை சாலைகளில் ஏன் மின்சார பேருந்துகள் இல்லை?

August 5, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

சென்னையில் மின்சார பேருந்துகளை எப்பொழுது எதிர்பார்க்கலாம்? மின்சார பேரூந்துகளால் எவ்வாறு சென்னை பயன்பெறும்?

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