Facilities at stations: SC notice to govts, DMRC

Aug 21, 2012, 03.13AM IST PTI

NEW DELHI: The Union and the city governments along with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation have been asked by the Supreme Court to respond to a plea seeking provision of drinking water and toilet facilities at Metro stations.
A bench of justices Deepak Verma and Ibrahim Kalifullah issued notices to the respondent on a petition by one Satish Kumar Sharma, an advocate through his counsel Atulesh Kumar against a Delhi High Court order which had dismissed the plea. While issuing the notices recently, the apex %court said the matter be tagged %with another petition filed %by an NGO which too %has complained of lack of various basic amenities in the metro service, a popular mode of transport in the NCR region.
The petitioner submitted that since water and toilets are available at all airports and railway stations, those travelling by Metro cannot be deprived of similar facilities.

Source: Times of India, Delhi Edition, (21.08.2012)Original Link

UD ministry wants pedestrian facilities near Metro stations

Express news service

The Urban Development Ministry has told the Delhi Metro to ensure bicycle stands and proper pedestrian facilities along Metro stations under Phase-III. This has been proposed to ensure proper last mile connectivity from the Metro stations, said UD officials.

“We have asked the Delhi Metro to have bicycle stands near Metro stations as part of Phase-III of the project. Also, the civic agencies should work with Metro to have proper non-motorised vehicles and footpaths on all roads in the city. Delhi Metro has assured us that they are working on this,’’ said a UD official.

The ministry also wants all the Metro to generate funds and cut dependence on loans and budget allocations “Depots need space only on the ground floor, so upper floors can be used for hotels,etc. These places will also be close to city centres and have ample parking,’’ said a senior UD official.

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Better Refreshed BRT in version three

Lessons learnt : Delhi Govt says proposed corridor will be the best so far.The three letters BRT signify a nightmare for most commuters, don't they? But Phase III of the controversial so far Bus Rapid Transit Corridor promising to be its most user freindly version, chances are the association take a more rapid turn.

Source: Hindustan Times, Delhi Edition

Focus on public transport: Govt body issues guidelines for seamless travel

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Delhi prepares to put on walking shoes

Planning body makes pedestrain - friendly measures for roads compulsory. The United Traffic & Transportation Infrastructure Centre has come up with the first of its kind pedestrian design guidelines to ensure that walking in the city becomes safe and a pleasurable expereince.

Source: Hindustan Times, Delhi Edition