Citizens for Bengaluru

Mass public transit: 5 mantras for Bengalureans to learn by rote

September 5, 2018 Tara Krishnaswamy

Mass public transit: 5 mantras to learn by rote – Or, how to answer other people’s questions 1. Why do we need suburban rail in Bengaluru? #ModaluTrainBeku because suburban train connects the suburbs around the

There’s a railway station at Bellandur, and you may not even know it!

September 4, 2018 Srinivas Alavilli

This station is in bad condition, but could help a lot of commuters if infrastructure is improved.

Five reasons to get aboard the Rail Yatra and say #ModaluTrainBeku !

August 31, 2018 Tara Krishnaswamy

Why should you demand trains in Bengaluru? 1. Building the Suburban train network is the least disruptive on Bengaluru. It won’t affect the existing roads with diversions and bottlenecks while tracks are expanded, more trains

A meeting to help rewrite the story of Bengaluru traffic

August 10, 2018 Srinivas Alavilli

From Davanagere to Denmark, they discuss namma traffic. From Shivamogga to Sunnyvale, silk board has a reputation. But how did we get here? Could it have been avoided? We believe so. Unlike any other metro,

Some questions on #ElevatedCorridorBeda movement answered

August 3, 2018 Tara Krishnaswamy

Here are my responses to the most frequently asked six questions from people who watched our videos on elevated corridors. Please feel free to add your points so we can strengthen the argument and keep

What does a delayed suburban train cost Bengaluru?

August 3, 2018 Srinivas Alavilli

‘Opportunity cost’ is defined as “cost of a missed opportunity”. We may never know the opportunity cost of missing out on suburban train in Bengaluru. The amazing video about Mumbai local aka suburban train is

Why can’t the government be left alone? Here’s why that’s not an option

August 2, 2018 Tara Krishnaswamy

“Why don’t you leave the government alone? Let them do what they want. Why interfere?” Engaging with public sentiment on the proposed elevated corridors in Bangalore recently, some people asked such questions. Let *them* do

What does data tell Bengaluru on investing in public transport?

June 18, 2018 Srinivas Alavilli

Metro might have been serving public transport sector well , but it isn’t just enough. BMTC needs to be improved.

CfB to release Beku Beda manifesto

December 11, 2017 Tara Krishnaswamy

The Beku Beda Santhe held in Freedom Park on October 15th, organised by the Citizens for Bengaluru (CfB) and numerous RWAs and groups representing civic, social, children’s and underprivileged interests. More than 1500 citizens participated and

#BekuBedaSathe: What next?

October 31, 2017 Tara Krishnaswamy

We saw a jostling, zealous crowd #ForTheSakeofBengaluru on Oct 15th, Sunday at Freedom Park. A numerous and highly diverse people cast their demands on the Beku Beda wall, and ballot boxes and brought demands as

BekuBeda Santhe – the ayes and nays to be back with the city

September 28, 2017 Manasi Paresh Kumar

The “Beku Beda Santhe” will serve as a platform for citizens from across Bengaluru to express what they want for their area and city (ಬೆೇಕು) and what they do not want for their area and city (ಬೆೇಡ.) Diverse set of citizens groups will come together to make the event as inclusive and vibrant as the city itself.