How soon can cities set up Low Emission Zones? Can large and small municipalities spearhead the implementation of Low Emission Zones? How crucial is stakeholder engagement in the implementation journey? And do sustainable initiatives like Low Emission Zones need a ‘cool’ rebranding to resonate better with citizens and stakeholders? These were some questions we explored during the first episode of the Urbanlogue 4.0 webinar series, held in collaboration with ICCT India. With a focus on "Low Emission Zones in India: Planning and Implementation," the panellists provided valuable insights, drawing from their experiences in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Delhi, and Pimpri Chinchwad. Here are the key takeaways from this session 👉 We thank our panellists- Anumita Roychowdhury, Executive Director, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi ; G Sreekanth, Municipal Commissioner, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar; Shekhar Singh, Municipal Commissioner Pimpri Chinchwad; Siddhartha Godbole, Senior Associate ITDP - India; and Vaibhav Kush, Researcher, ICCT India, for their valuable insights Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel to delve deeper into our work and the ongoing dialogue on Low Emission Zones in India : https://lnkd.in/gyUrxkws Team ITDP : Aswathy Dilip, Kashmira Dubash, Parin Visariya, Aangi Shah, Donita Jose
About us
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is a global non-profit that works with cities worldwide to bring about inclusive sustainable transport solutions and transit-oriented development that reduce pollution, alleviate poverty and enhance the quality of urban life. Our work is rooted in a multi-pronged strategy of: Inspire cities to take action, Create best practice examples, Embed best practices as standards and processes and Expand through capacity development. ITDP was established in 1985 and is headquartered in the United States. Its network has offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America, and has worked with more than 100 cities worldwide. ITDP’s network, of over 100 staff, has some of the world’s leading experts in sustainable urban transport with extensive experience in solving the challenges of congestion, pollution, and social exclusion in numerous cities, through technical support for policy reform and project implementation. ITDP’s engagements in India began over two decades ago and have impacted more than 30 cities across the country till date. ITDP, through its partners, currently has formal engagements with public agencies at the city- and state- level in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where it provides technical guidance and training on the planning, design and implementation of sustainable mobility solutions.
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http://www.itdp.in
External link for ITDP - India
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- 11-50 employees
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- Sustainable Urban Mobility, Public Transport, Complete Streets, Transit Oriented Development, Climate Change, Gender in Transport, Parking Management, Public Bike Share, Urban Planning, Urban Development, Walking, Cycling, BRT, and Gender
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Employees at ITDP - India
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Sivasubramaniam Jayaraman
Advocate for liviable Cities & sustainable commute |e-bike ambassador | Transport 4All Challenge | India Cycle 4 Change | 15 years experience
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Jagdish Temkar
Transport Planner | Public Transport | Electric Mobility | Cycle Fanatic
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Yasmin Jahan
OWNERSHIP
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Balamurugan Namburajan
project coordinator
Updates
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🚨 To improve the parking management system in the city, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with ITDP India, hosted a Parking Management Round Table Conference on August 16th, 2024. The conference provided valuable insights into strategies used for managing parking in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Srinagar, and other international examples. These learnings will now help PCMC in developing a comprehensive parking strategy and initiating implementation in key areas. We thank the various speakers who shared their valuable insights and expertise- Paul Barter, International expert on Urban Transport; Pratap Bhonsle, P.E., PTOE, Principal Engineer, Global Traffic Solutions; Bapusaheb Gaikwad, Executive Engineer, PCMC; Prachi Merchant, Architect and Urban Planner; Anuj Malhotra, Head of Planning and Urban Development, Srinagar Smart City Limited; and Aswathy Dilip, Managing Director, ITDP India. PCMC team: Shekhar Singh, Makarand Nikam , pramod P.Ombhase, Bapusaheb Gaikwad, Sunil Pawar ITDP India team: Pranjal Kulkarni, Siddhartha Godbole, Rutuja Nivate, Sangami Nagarajan, Parin Visariya, Venugopal AV #pcmc #parkingmanagement #Parking
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From being the first city in India to adopt a Non-Motorised Transport Policy in 2014 to launching a Complete Streets Programme in six neighborhoods, Chennai has made significant strides in the past decade to become more walkable and pedestrian friendly. ITDP India is proud to have been a knowledge partner, not just in policy development but in on-ground implementation. With 11kms of street transformations at major transit hubs and high-traffic roads, announced in this year’s budget alongside undertaking other functional footpaths, the city continues its journey to test, learn, and scale. A big thank you to our partners, Greater Chennai Corporation(GCC), Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, and Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), as well as other individual champions and partner organisations working in this space for their unwavering support and commitment. As we conclude this Madras month, here’s to celebrating our city’s vibrant streets and promoting the culture of walking. ITDP Team: Aswathy Dilip, Kashmira Dubash, Sanchana S, Sangami Nagarajan, Shivani Balasubramanian, Smritika Srinivasan, Varsha Vasuhe V, Venugopal AV #MadrasMonth #Pedestrians #StreetImprovements #Chennai
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This week, we bring the story of how Maharashtra electrified its 'Red Fairies' Maharashtra’s MSRTC services, affectionately known as the 'Laal Pari' or Red Fairies, have long been cherished by millions of users. In this blog, we delve into the remarkable journey of how MSRTC led an electrification project for their rural fleet. This mission-driven electrification initiative is unheard of in India’s public road transport sector, which typically focuses on urban areas. Can other state road transport undertakings learn from their approach? Dive in to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gCTmC3Kv 👉 Read the detailed report here: https://lnkd.in/gGpFWHQW
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Join us for an insightful knowledge session at PRAWAAS 4.0! We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming knowledge session "Private Buses Leading India's Public Transport and Its Shift Towards Clean Energy" at PRAWAAS 4.0. 📆 30th August 2024 🕒 3:30pm to 4:30pm 📍Hall 1, BIEC, Bengaluru This session brings together a diverse and esteemed panel comprising representatives from the national government, bus operators, researchers, NBFCs, IFC, service providers, fleet aggregators, and OEMs. Our panelists will delve into the barriers hindering the adoption of e-buses in the private sector and explore solutions such as regulatory reforms, financing challenges, manufacturing capabilities, and innovative business models. Our esteemed panelists include: D.R. Dharmaraj, Additional Secretary, BOCI A K GANESAN, HoD, Sundaram Finance Devndra Chawla, MD and CEO, GreenCellMobility Prashant Kapoor, Chief Industry Specialist, IFC Dr. Sudhir Mehta, CMD, Eka Mobility Jit Bhattacharya, CEO & Co-Founder, Basigo Dr. Sandeep Gandhi, SG Architects Moderated by: Vaishali Singh (ITDP India) Presented by: Aditya Rane (ITDP India) Over the past two years, ITDP India, supported by Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India, has played a pivotal role in promoting the electrification of the private bus sector by advocating for regulatory, policy, and financial reforms, and raising awareness among private operators. Join us to gain valuable insights and engage in discussions that will accelerate the electrification of the private bus sector and drive India's transition towards clean energy. We look forward to your participation in this transformative journey! #PRAWAAS4 #PublicTransport #CleanEnergy #eMobility #SustainableTransport #ITDPIndia #BOCI #GreenFinance #Electrification #Innovation
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Streets should be for people, not just cars! Join our webinar to explore how improving #walkability creates vibrant, accessible urban spaces. Discover successful strategies and tools to shift the focus back to pedestrians. Register at: https://lnkd.in/e_MGq9WM ITDP Africa ITDP China UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)
Dive into the measurable benefits of #walkability and discover tools to replicate success in your region at our upcoming roundtable August 28. 🚶🏻 Speakers from ITDP's Global, Africa, India, and Mexico teams will provide valuable insights on scaling up pedestrian infrastructure - register today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_MGq9WM
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🌟 Urbanlogue 4.0 is now streaming live on YouTube!🌟 Tune in to the first webinar on "Low Emission Zones: Planning and Implementation." Join ITDP India and ICCT India for the webinar to directly hear from the leaders of these cities on the innovative strategies and insights! Don't miss it! https://lnkd.in/gnx_ggXQ
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🚨Webinar Alert: Low Emission Zones In India | Urbanlogue 4.0 Urbanlogue is back and catch the fourth edition today from 3pm onwards! The first episode will focus on “Low Emission Zones: For Clean Air, Healthy Lives” a strategic solution to reduce vehicle pollution in Indian Cities. Hurry up! Register now 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/LEZW1 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from the leaders in this space on their strategies to implement LEZs in India!
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Chennai let’s celebrate #MadrasMonth! 💫 For a decade, ITDP India has been working with Chennai city and today we look back on our work to improve the public transport services. In 2019-20, we conducted a People Near Transit (PNT) analysis to assess how much of Chennai had access to public transport within walking distance. This crucial exercise revealed the gaps in services, transit deserts without sufficient public transport, the need for route rationalisation, and the importance of street improvements to strengthen walking access to public transport. 🚌 🚋 We have also conducted workshops to train city officials in using this tool effectively. We are excited to share that a new PNT analysis is underway, and we look forward to analysing the progress Chennai has made since our last study. #MadrasMonth #ITDPIndia #PublicTransport #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #PeopleNearTransit Aswathy Dilip, Sivasubramaniam Jayaraman, Kashmira Dubash, Vaishali Singh, Smrithi Prasad, Bezylal Praysingh, Aditya Rane, Ravneet Goraya
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📢 One day to go for the brand new #Urbanlogue webinar series! 📢 Here's what you can expect- In the first episode, discover how Low Emission Zones can help clean up our air. Together with ICCT India, we will delve into the strategies and actions of cities like Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (previously Aurangabad), which are leading the way for LEZs in #India. Hear from these cities at the forefront, taking action against air pollution. When? 📅 August 22, Thursday, 3 PM - 4:30 PM IST. Register Now 👉 https://bit.ly/LEZW1 Aswathy Dilip, Sivasubramaniam Jayaraman, Kashmira Dubash, Pranjal Kulkarni, Venugopal AV, Vaishali Singh, Parin Visariya, Aishwarya Soni, Smritika Srinivasan, Aangi Shah, Siddhartha Godbole, Aditya Rane, Smrithi Prasad, Sangami Nagarajan, Varsha Vasuhe V, Shivani Balasubramanian, Sanchana S, Rutuja Nivate, Jagdish Temkar, Varsha Jeyapandi, Bezylal Praysingh, Ravneet Goraya, Shubhra Sharma, Suraj Bartakke, Donita Jose #LowEmissionZones #ClimateAction #VehicleEmissions
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