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Disinterest in a tree census of Bengaluru: Deliberate and by design?

Axed, felled, and carted away for umpteen road projects, trees in their thousands have vanished from the once green face of Bengaluru city. But ask the authorities to put a precise number on the trees lost, and a deafening silence greets you. For, a tree census, mandated and reiterated by…

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Transit Oriented Development has great potential, but only with a master plan

TOD looks great on paper. It was drafted by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in May 2019 and approved first by the Bommai Government in November 2022. Besides ease of access, TOD also proposes a boost to vertical growth through…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Shanghai city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in China’s gleaming metropolis

From old school to ultra modern, soups to skyscrapers, Chris Beanland finds that visitors will never be lost for things to do and see in one of the world’s largest cities

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Leg up for hip-hop community in Hyderabad

HydStreetCulture, a hip hop community in Hyderabad cipher at public spaces like parks, the Necklace Road and Metro stations to popularise Hip Hop culture

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Parisian panache: six of the most spectacular Paris Métro stations

Grand designs will feature in a major expansion of the Paris Métro, but there is plenty of theatricality, beauty and swagger on show at existing stations

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023

'We could connect the city, North Dublin and the Airport with a Luas for a fraction of the cost of the MetroLink' - policy expert

Construction of the MetroLink is set to begin in 2025 with services predicted to be in operation by 2034

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2023

Public Accounts Committee warns Metrolink spending can't exceed €9.5bn

They outlined concerns over value for money on transport spending and have called for updates

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Metro passengers warned of major line closure between Benton and North Shields

Passengers will have to use a replacement bus running between North Shields to Four Lane Ends for five days

Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023

Dublin Metrolink bill already at €300m despite no construction

The Public Accounts Committee have been left "frustrated" at the lack of progress

Dublin Live · Jul 4, 2023

Copper wire thefts on the rise, causing delays for Metro's rail lines

A section of Los Angeles' Metro rail system that extends from Norwalk to the South Bay was delayed this week because of the theft of copper wires used to power the rail cars.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2023