Chennai’s expansion — bigger, not better

How big is your city? Growing up in Chennai, my knowledge and therefore idea of the city…

Rise, Fall, Repeat? The cycle over the ages

Today the cyclist is infra-dig unless one is dressed in lycra and riding a high-end…

Road Infrastructure 101: How not to build a livable, sustainable city

Safe cities engender independent children

Let’s take a moment to revisit our past, understand our present and look into our…

To ban or not to ban bike taxis?

In the last couple of years, Rapido has become a well-known name in Indian cities. The ride-hailing platform, focussed solely on two-wheelers, has been gaining popularity in cities struggling to deal with congestion. Now the other major ride-hailing platforms — Ola and…

Ensuring safe school journeys for all children

Over the years, the number of schools, especially private ones, have burgeoned…

A critical analysis of media coverage of sustainable mobility

The Indian Driving Licence Apparatus — a cakewalk to kill?

Cycling into the sunset

Bicycles were associated with wealthy young men in the early part of the 20th century, particularly being favored by…