The Latest Breaking News from DULT

Much awaited Japanese adaptive traffic signals in Bengaluru to finally get electricity connection

Months after the adaptive traffic signal control system that uses Japan’s MODERATO (Management of Origin-Destination-Related Adaptation for Traffic Optimization) technology was installed at several signals in the city, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) has finally floated a short-term tender for providing electricity connectivity

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

DULT to setup e-bicycle system in Malleswaram for enhanced neighborhood connectivity

DULT to set up e-bicycle system in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru to address first & last mile connectivity. GIZ, Bosch & GUMI-LL collaborating to promote cycling & reduce traffic congestion. Residents welcome initiative & suggest expanding to other parts of area & connecting to metro stations. P2P survey shows 1.42% prefer bicycles…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Unserved by metro, vast Bengaluru stretches desperately need feeder buses

Linking the last-mile is often the Achilles heel of the city’s mobility. In these unserved areas, this glaring connectivity gap extends to several miles. Struggling to maintain its existing fleet of about 6,300 buses, is the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) prepared to deploy enough shuttle buses with requisite staff…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Gandhi Bazaar bandh for a day as traders, residents protest unscientific projects in the area

All the shops and establishments in the Gandhi Bazaar area pulled their shutters down on May 2 as a sign of protest against the alleged unscientific and unplanned development projects by the BBMP as part of the Smart City Project in the locality.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Bengaluru: In a first, BMTC to get viability gap funding for conductor-less feeder bus operations in HSR Layout

BENGALURU: In a few weeks, residents staying in interior areas of HSR Layout will get better bus connectivity to Outer Ring Road (ORR).

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Bengaluru: Better footpaths, cycle tracks likely for Vijayanagar, Attiguppe Metro users

BENGALURU: Soon, those using Vijayanagar and Attiguppe Metro stations could walk to or cycle there without any hassle.

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2022

Cycle lane bollards disappear on ORR, residents blame motorists

Cyclists and some residents say the ‘private vehicles lobby’ might be the reason why the bollards are being removed

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Tussle over pedestrianisation of Bengaluru’s Gandhi Bazaar Main Road

Traders and residents oppose the project, demand public consultation

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2022

Bengaluru: Residents plan protest on World Heritage Day

BENGALURU: Two years ago, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) envisaged that they would transform a stretch at Gandhi Bazaar to look like present-day Church Street.

The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022