People look at presentations and exhibits at the Namma Raste event at Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Credit: DH Photo
Bengaluru: The ‘Namma Raste’ guidebook, prepared at the request of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), suggests creating a centralised data hub with a dynamic dashboard to track roadwork inventory.
This aims to prevent newly laid roads from being dug up again by ensuring coordination among all stakeholders.
In November, the BBMP formed an expert committee to establish standard road design and maintenance practices.
The guidebook, launched by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday, presents 25 key recommendations, covering project planning, execution, and maintenance.
The proposed dashboard would enable data-driven project prioritisation, transparency, and equitable fund allocation, while keeping agencies and the public informed about ongoing roadwork.
Shivakumar said the guidebook should be treated as a crucial reference to improve Bengaluru’s infrastructure, while BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath said the manual would ensure uniformity in road construction. The BBMP has plans to pilot-test the recommendations on 100 km of roads under supervision.
Seeking solutions
A three-day exhibition and conference on mobility and transport in Bengaluru kicked off on Thursday.
Organised by the BBMP in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) India, the event is being held at the Dr Rajkumar Glass House in the BBMP headquarters.
Over 50 organisations, including BMRCL, BMTC, K-RIDE, DULT, Bengaluru Traffic Police, and NGOs like Pot Hole Raja and Bangalore Walks are participating.
A key highlight is an interactive exhibition showcasing maps, statistics, and innovative solutions for better roads and connectivity.
A pictorial city map at the entrance displays Bengaluru’s transport patterns, road length (35,975 km), vehicle count (1.1 crore), and daily BMTC ridership (42 lakh).
WRI has installed informative panels illustrating Bengaluru’s urban expansion — highlighting that since 1990, the city has added a built-up area equivalent to 150 Chinnaswamy stadiums annually.
Other exhibits cover metro expansion, BMTC coverage, shared mobility trends, and average trip lengths.