sabiha ansari

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

"Dutch Engineers consider the existence of a Stop-Sign a Design Failure!"

Such a different perspective to look at our #streets.
The excerpt is from the book - #CurbingTraffic - written by @modacitylife where they mentioned about how 1990s #Neitherland's #Sustainable Safety Program created a road hierarchy that fostered strengthened road calming measures, enabling even the youngest road users to navigate safely and at their paces.

Have you read the #book yet?

@mbruntlett I @modacitylife I @INCycRev I @fietsprofessor I @London_Cycling I @CyclingEmbassy I @cycling I @Cyclingnewsfeed I @RoadSafetyNetwk I @RoadSafetyTales

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Standing on a #metro platform, you see it all - people from every walk of life. #Women, men, #kids, elderly… everyone just getting on and off, moving with ease.
No honking, no rushing through #traffic. Just a shared space that somehow works for everyone. :)

Now imagine if all these people were on the road instead, each in their own vehicle? Comment us your thoughts.
Isn't it funny how one choice, something as routine as how we #move, can shape what our #cities feel like?

#PublicTransport I @PotholeWarriors I @RoadSafetyNetwk I @BarsIndia I @OfficialDMRC I @TransportDelhi I @delhi I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @Y4PT I @parisarpune I @safetipin_ I @TOIDelhi I @htdelhi I @thebetterindia I @IFPedestrians I @streetfrontier I @APTA_Transit I @ptua I @CAQM_Official

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

More roads, more lanes can never be the solution!

[Sarika Panda Bhatt ( ସାରିକା ପଣ୍ଡା ) She/Her @SarikaPanda]

You can’t pave your way out of a traffic jam.

In my latest piece for @IndiaToday , I dive into why widening roads is a 20th-century trap for Gurugram. As our population doubles, adding lanes only invites "Induced Demand"—more roads simply lead to more vehicles, more pollution, more road deaths, more urban heat and more urban flooding. 🚗💨

To fix the crisis, we don’t need more bitumen; we need:

✅ 1,000+ AC electric buses
✅ Safe, shaded cycle tracks
✅ Robust Metro connectivity to suburban areas.

Many of us telling this from 2-3 decades, but not much mindset change. It’s time to design cities for people, not just vehicles. Let’s stop building walls and start building mobility. 🚶‍♀️🚲🚌

Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/pucglBW6wt

@manashuman @rajeshkalra @Raahgiri_Fdn @ut_MoHUA @urbanvoicesin @ecomobility_ @dhidalgo65 @Penalosa_G @JeanTodt @thebetterindia @BrentToderian @APTA_Transit @walkabilityasia @fietsprofessor @modacitylife

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

#AirPollution I #airpoll

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

#AQI right now in #Wazirabad, #Delhi!

The monitor just didn't seem to be stopping, the air is that BAAAAADD. Don't know what are we breathing & how much years or months are left for our lungs.

@thebetterindia I @DelhiBreathe I @CPCB_OFFICIAL I @cleanAirBharat I @CleanAirMoms

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Look forward to hearing you @poojabeditweets

#UrbanAdda I #UrbanAdda25 I #RaahgiriFoundation

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Guess who’s joining the movement for better cities?

The incredible Pooja Bedi (@poojabeditweets), #actor, #changemaker, and fierce voice for #freedom and wellbeing, shares why #UrbanAdda2025 matters, and why she’ll be right there with us! 🙌

From reclaiming our streets to reimagining how cities #breathe, move, and thrive, this is where the #conversations begin.

🗓️ June 3–5 | 📍 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
💬 "Let's lend the best of our energies to making vibrant and resilient cities and streets." – @poojabeditweets

#UrbanAdda2025 I #CitiesForPeople I #PoojaBedi I #StreetForAll I #WorldEnvironmentDay I #WorldBicycleDay I #Cyclothon I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I @amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I
@PlakshaUniv I @mysafetipin I @YOURS_YforRS I
@viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @BYCSIndia I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @IHCDelhi I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Honoured to have Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya), Hon’ble Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports (@OfficeOf_MM), Government of India, join us for the opening ceremony and deliver the keynote address at #UrbanAdda - World Bicycle Day Special on June 3 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi (@IHCDelhi).

As we celebrate the power of the humble #bicycle to create healthier cities and more #sustainable future, Dr. Mandaviya’s presence reinforces the importance of active #mobility, #youth engagement, and #environmental responsibility.

Join us as we join hands 🤝for a sustainable TOMORROW - 🔗 https://t.co/SMR5UxHLr5

#StayTuned I #Cyclothon I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 I #WorldBicycleDay I #UrbanAdda I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I @amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I @PlakshaUniv I @safetipin_ I @YOURS_YforRS I @viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @BYCSIndia I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Can't hold back the excitement any more!!!

Yohooooo ❤️

Just 3 more days to go for #UrbanAdda

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Super excited to welcome Hindustan Times (@htTweets) as our official Media Partner for #UrbanAdda2025!

Their legacy of impactful storytelling and commitment to shaping #public conversations makes them the perfect ally in our #journey to reimagine cities for people and the #planet. With this #collaboration, we look forward to amplifying voices, sparking ideas, and inspiring action across the country.

See you at Urban Adda!👉 https://t.co/hLXAOmi7cQ

#StayTuned I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 I #WorldBicycleDay I #UrbanAdda I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I
@amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I @safetipin_ I @YOURS_YforRS I @viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Get ready for a powerful Day 2 at #UrbanAdda2025!

We are diving into #conversations that matter:
1- Sustainable Waste Management – because trash isn’t waste until we waste it.

2- Profit, Planet & Purpose – exploring how businesses can drive change while staying profitable.

3- Gender & Mobility – centering voices that often go unheard in urban design.

4- Culture & Creativity – celebrating the soul of our cities and the role of artists, storytellers, and communities.

And much more!!!
Join us for a day full of ideas, innovation, and inspiration to shape cities that truly belong to everyone - https://t.co/hLXAOmi7cQ

#StayTuned I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 I #WorldBicycleDay I #UrbanAdda I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India
I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I @amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I @safetipin_ I @YOURS_YforRS I @viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi I @anshu_seeds I @SeedsIndia I @htTweets

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Cities without #safety are useless! Hoping to learn about #SaferStreets and #Healthier cities in the conference ahead.

#UrbanAdda I #UrbanAdda25

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

💚#UrbanAdda2025💚

We are pleased to welcome Shri V. Umashankar, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (@MORTHIndia), Government of India, as our keynote speaker on June 3 at 3 PM at Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, #NewDelhi (@I@IHCDelhi).

He will share #India’s bold vision for achieving zero #traffic fatalities and serious injuries, a #mission that calls for urgent action, #collaboration, and systemic #change. Join us as we explore how #policy, #innovation, and #people-centric #design can create safer streets for all.

Click here to register - https://t.co/hLXAOmi7cQ

#StayTuned I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 I #WorldBicycleDay I #UrbanAdda I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I @amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I @safetipin_ I @YOURS_YforRS I @viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi I @htTweets

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Looking forward to a morning filled with energy and enthusiasm!
#UrbanAdda I #Cyclothon

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

🚴‍♀️ The Countdown Begins! 🚴‍♂️

Only 4 days to go for Urban Adda; and we’re kicking things off in style with a #Cyclothon on World Bicycle Day!

��� Ride with us from India Habitat Centre ➡️ India Gate ➡️ back to IHC I 🗓️ June 3 | 6:00 AM

Let’s reclaim our streets, celebrate pedal power, and ride for healthier, happier cities. 💚

Bring your bike, your #friends, and your spirit; because the #journey toward safer, people-first streets begins on two wheels.
Don't forget to register - https://t.co/hLXAOmiF2o

#StayTuned I #SustainableFuture I #CitiesForPeople I #BreatheGreen I #WheelsOfChange I #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 I #WorldBicycleDay I #UrbanAdda I @Media_SAI I @FitIndiaOff I @BYCSIndia I @Bajpayeesk I @MoHUA_India I @YASMinistry I @DoWRRDGR_MoJS I @TheICCT_India I @GuruJalGurugram I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhiKesarwani I @amitbhatt4u I @manashuman I @Nagarro I @trip_centre I @SushantUni I @DELHI_SPA I
@safetipin_ I @YOURS_YforRS I @viswanathkv I @Gurgaon_First I @ShubhraGF I @humanqind I @ylacofficial I @Moulibasu I @CAQM_Official I @samarthyam I @Purpose I @trip_centre I @walkingproject I @studio_ata I @EnvironmentPib I @moefcc I @UNFCCC I @UNRSC I @UNEP I @DrBhairrviJoshi

[Commission for Air Quality Management @CAQM_Official]

Classrooms to turn into catalysts for change.

2 days to go for the launch of “Building a Sustainable Future: Air Quality Awareness in Schools” campaign on the occasion of #EarthDay2025

The journey to clean air begins with awareness.

#GoGreenBreatheClean

[Commission for Air Quality Management @CAQM_Official]

Informed minds. Targeted actions. A future rooted in clean air and sustainability.

3 days to go for the launch of “Building a Sustainable Future: Air Quality Awareness in Schools” on the occasion of #EarthDay2025.

#GoGreenBreatheClean

[Commission for Air Quality Management @CAQM_Official]

Curious minds. Determined efforts. A vision for clean air.

4 days to go for the launch of “Building a Sustainable Future: Air Quality Awareness in Schools” campaign on the occasion of #EarthDay2025.

#GoGreenBreatheClean

[Commission for Air Quality Management @CAQM_Official]

This #EarthDay, we’re inspiring young minds to take the lead in shaping a cleaner, greener future.

5 days to go for the launch of “Building a Sustainable Future: Air Quality Awareness in Schools”.

Stay tuned.

#EarthDay2025
#GoGreenBreatheClean

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

@GauriSarin @sanjeevsanyal @rajnehru33 @NayabSainiBJP @ArtiSinghRao @RaoNarbir @narendramodi @Rao_InderjitS @DC_Gurugram @leenadhankhar @manashuman @ModelGurugram Hopeful to see the impact of wonderful projects led by @Nagarro, @SeedsIndia (@manu_seeds), centered on #people and the #climate, striving to make our cities liveable for the most vulnerable, and for everyone.

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

@GauriSarin @sanjeevsanyal @rajnehru33 @NayabSainiBJP @ArtiSinghRao @RaoNarbir @narendramodi @Rao_InderjitS @DC_Gurugram @leenadhankhar @manashuman @ModelGurugram So good to see you @manu_seeds , @manashuman and such inspiring leaders coming together to think and act towards making #Gurugram a truly liveable city for all. Safety and #resilience aren't just goals; they are the FUTURE we all strive for.

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Let's be honest! Imagine these were all cars instead of people. This street would have been another mess that no one would have liked to visit.

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Beautiful, isn’t it?

Now imagine the same #street with the same number of #people, but all behind the wheel. A bumper-to-bumper gridlock!

#Solution? #Saferstreets for people and more open spaces.

#SaferCities I #RoadSafety I @OfficialGMDA I @MunCorpGurugram I @manashuman I @SarikaPanda I @sherryfrosh I @nid_mad

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

New learnings at #Janpath!!!!

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

Walk-Talk at Janpath

Yesterday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (@CAQM_Official) in NCR and Adjoining Areas engaged with Raahgiri Foundation and @Nagarro to discuss how improved street design can help address #AirPollution in #DelhiNCR.

#CAQM team led by Member, Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, along with Dr. Vikas Singh, Dr. Dhananjay Kumar and Sh. Vinayak Azad participated in yesterday's walk-shop at #Gurgaon’s Model Street – Janpath. Led by Manas Human (@manashuman - Nagarro) and Ms. Nidhi Madan (@nid_mad - Raahgiri Foundation), Mr Nirmal Kumar, Air Cell & Regional Officer (HSPCB), the group including officials from @OfficialGMDA - Mr Vikas Mallik; Mr Naresh Dahiya; Mr. Singh, XEN Horticulture; Mr Maninder; and @MunCorpGurugram with the Raahgiri site team explored Janpath, followed by discussions at Nagarro on scaling up street redevelopment and air quality improvement.

Dr. Bajpayee emphasized, “Janpath is a great example of how streets can be redesigned to address multiple challenges - reducing air pollution, creating green spaces, and ensuring safety for vulnerable road users. It should serve as a model for the country.”

Manas Human added, “I’ve seen people using this space with care and responsibility. It shows they feel a sense of ownership - something we must encourage for every street to become safer and greener.”

We are hopeful that the #collaborations with such like-minded agencies, will see redesigned #streets play a clear and proactive role towards #cleaner air and safer #cities for everyone.

[sabiha ansari @AnsariVips]

Earthquake in Delhi

#earthquake #delhi