Pranjali Deshpande

Independent practitioner , Sustainable Mobility- CITIIS, AFD & World Bank
Architect and urban planner

[Chris Kost @chriskost]

The Hubballi-Dharwad BRT showcases the potential to offer fast, reliable public transport service at a fraction of the cost of metro construction.

@CMofKarnataka @nw_krtc @BMTC_BENGALURU @Tejasvi_Surya

[MTC Chennai @MtcChennai]

Introducing #BusFirst
A new campaign by MTC Chennai, launched to encourage everyone to give way to buses, because giving way to buses is giving way to people.
Our brand ambassador @MDThirush_16 explains why this campaign is important for Chennai’s everyday commuters.
#MTCChennai | #MTC4Chennai | #ChennaiBus | #MTCBus | #Chennai | #NammaChennai | #NammaBus | #BusFirst

[Vetal Tekdi Bachav Kruti Samiti @VTBKS_Pune]

Our campaign for sustainable transport continues!!

शहर आहेत माणसांसाठी,
नाहीत मोटार गाड्यांसाठी!

#votefortekdi
#voteforbus

@PMPMLPune requires support of the @PMCPune to operate an efficient bus service in Pune.

Let's use the upcoming local elections to push for good bus service! Ask the candidates their solutions for commuters and cast your vote for a candidate who can assure good bus service. Vote wisely, ride comfortably.

#SaveVetalTekdi #ScrapBBPP #ScrapHCMTR #ScrapTwinTunnels #SupportPublicTransport

@FollowSPTM
@parisarpune

[sushma date @sushmadate]

Punekars please vote wisely in the PMC elections! Ask your candidate whether they agree with Vijay or Ravi 🙃

Do we need more flyovers, underpasses, elevated roads, especially those like the Balbharati road that comes at the cost of our precious green spaces? 

Or do we need a better public transport system that will not only preserve Vetal tekdi, but is the only long term solution to decongesting urban traffic?

@sumedh_bp

[Vetal Tekdi Bachav Kruti Samiti @VTBKS_Pune]

For all those who say to us - "you are always against roads and tunnels through the tekdi, how are we to move in the city???"

Listen!

PMC has always been so stingy when it comes to spending on building @PMPMLPune and increasing buses, but when it comes to a Rs 300+crore on a 2.1 km road that will destroy our water recharge, our green open space, our unique Puneri identity, our Tekdi then suddenly budget is no constraint!!

So #votetekdi #votebus to get our politicos to make our bus services more convenient so that just like the @metrorailpune commuters will happily switch from personal vehicles to buses, safer commutes, and less vehicles on the roads- there's your Win-Win solution for the city!

@savepunetraffic @parisarpune @harshadsustrans @prancd

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

You’ll hear many more sophisticated arguments for why the Electric Vehicle revolution is imminent. But this simple narrative about why this gentleman switched to the ⁦@MahindraElctrc⁩ Treo is direct & powerful. And you don’t need to know Punjabi to grasp his sentiments!

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

Dehradun CITIIS program : Streets are for people and not for vehicles. Reclaimed motor vehicle space @AFD_en @NIUA_India @KunalKumarPMC @SmartCities_HUA @MoHUA_India #CITIIS #SmartCity #ChildFriendlyCities

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

Redesign highways as 'urban streets' wherever they pass through urban areas.

#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020
@SmartCities_HUA @cutscart @CAGChennai @RSNGujarat @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn
@parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Q5: How do we make our roads safer for children?#SafeRoadsForKids

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

Redesign streets
1. speeds lower than 30 kmph
2. safe, wide and shaded Footpaths, cycle tracks
3. safe intersections
4. car free streets
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020
@SmartCities_HUA @cutscart @CAGChennai @RSNGujarat @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn
@parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Q5: How do we make our roads safer for children?#SafeRoadsForKids

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

Indian road congress 2012- 103 (pedestrian facilities)
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020
@SmartCities_HUA @cutscart @CAGChennai @RSNGujarat @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn
@parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Q4: Are there any global legislative frameworks or successful interventions which can make our roads safer for children?#SafeRoadsForKids

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A2: Unsafe roads-> use of private motor vehicles-> unaffordable for poor families-> kids from poor families have equal right on the street
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020
@SmartCities_HUA @cutscart @CAGChennai @RSNGujarat @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn
@parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Q2: How do unsafe roads affect children? #SafeRoadsForKids

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A2. Parents don't allow kids to cycle on unsafe roads, kids can't cross the street independently.
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020 ,
@SmartCities_HUA, @cutscart, @CAGChennai, @RSNGujarat, @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn,
@parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Q2: How do unsafe roads affect children? #SafeRoadsForKids

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A1: Streets should be designed for kids for low speeds for better safety. Source: @MoveTheCurb
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020 , @SmartCities_HUA, @cutscart,
@CAGChennai, @RSNGujarat, @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn, @parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Lets get this started!!

Q1: Why is it important to look at road safety from a children’s perspective?
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A1: If streets are made safe for kids, they will be safe for all age groups, gender, everyone #SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020 , @SmartCities_HUA, @cutscart,
@CAGChennai, @RSNGujarat, @SavelifeIn, @ConsumerVOICEIn, @parisarpune

[Road Safety Network @RoadSafetyNetwk]

Lets get this started!!

Q1: Why is it important to look at road safety from a children’s perspective?
#SafeRoadsForKids #SafeRoadsIndia #WDoR2020

[Habitat Forum @HabitatForumIN]

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[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A4. Delhi (DIMTS) got more buses in a short time on 'hire' model during V1-V2. BEST & PMPML can also follow the same model to get more buses quickly @PMCPune @pcmcindiagovin @CMOMaharashtra #MahaBus50

[Parisar @parisarpune]

प्रश्न 4. लॉकडाऊन नंतर, जीवनमान पूर्ववत करण्याकडे वाटचाल करताना , दररोज प्रवासासाठी बसवर अवलंबून असलेल्या लाखो लोकांची सुरक्षा कशी करता येईल? #MahaBus50

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A4. Increase buses to follow social distancing. Implement parking charges to get funds for getting more buses, cancel flyovers and use that money for PMPML, BEST, Nashik , Aurangabad buses @PMCPune @pcmcindiagovin @CMOMaharashtra #MahaBus50

[Parisar @parisarpune]

प्रश्न 4. लॉकडाऊन नंतर, जीवनमान पूर्ववत करण्याकडे वाटचाल करताना , दररोज प्रवासासाठी बसवर अवलंबून असलेल्या लाखो लोकांची सुरक्षा कशी करता येईल? #MahaBus50

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

Invest in buses, reduce expenditure on flyovers! @PMCPune @pcmcindiagovin @CMOMaharashtra #MahaBus50

[Parisar @parisarpune]

Over to Q3: How do you think your city can improve its bus services?

Do not forget to include #MahaBus50 in your answers.

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A3: Get more, better and clean buses. Improve efficiency. Invest in public transport, reduce expenditure on flyovers. @PMCPune @pcmcindiagovin @CMOMaharashtra #MahaBus50

[Parisar @parisarpune]

Over to Q3: How do you think your city can improve its bus services?

Do not forget to include #MahaBus50 in your answers.

[Pranjali Deshpande @prancd]

A2. Pune PMPML bus service issues: poor frequency, unclean buses, over crowding, poor reliability #MahaBus50 Get more, better and clean buses @PMCPune @pcmcindiagovin @CMOMaharashtra

[Sujit Patwardhan @sujitjp]

#MahaBus50 The main problem is lack of information about the route, destination and timing but none of these is difficult to sort out