Bicycle lanes next to bus routes, New Town won the national title
New Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) showcased various examples of cycling facilities at this expo. Features like public bicycle projects, cycling training, bicycle repair shops, events like cyclothons.
1/5 Improved management of cycling. And for that, New Town received an award at the Urban Mobility India Conference and the function organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Kochi. New Town bagged the best title in the ‘Non-Motorized Transport Infrastructure’ category.
2/5 New Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) showcased various examples of cycling facilities at this expo. Features like public bicycle projects, cycling training, bicycle repair shops, events like cyclothons, smart bicycle stands are highlighted in the exhibition.
3/5 NKDA said eco-friendly mode of transportation is being emphasized for a greener future of New Town. And one of them is to encourage common people to ride bicycles.
4/5 Newtown already has around 20km of dedicated cycle lanes. These lanes are next to the main highway. Cars, motorbikes, autos, totos are prohibited there.
5/5 Many people go to work from various residences in Newtown to offices in Rajarhat and Salt Lake. This initiative is to encourage them to ride bicycles instead of cars and bikes. Apart from that, this road will also be convenient for cycling enthusiasts, who want to ride their bikes as a hobby.
