<p>Bengaluru: The ‘Namma Raste’ guidebook, prepared at the request of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/bbmp">Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)</a>, suggests creating a centralised data hub with a dynamic dashboard to track roadwork inventory.</p><p>This aims to prevent newly laid roads from being dug up again by ensuring coordination among all stakeholders.</p><p>In November, the BBMP formed an expert committee to establish standard road design and maintenance practices.</p><p>The guidebook, launched by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday, presents 25 key recommendations, covering project planning, execution, and maintenance.</p><p>The proposed dashboard would enable data-driven project prioritisation, transparency, and equitable fund allocation, while keeping agencies and the public informed about ongoing roadwork.</p>.Even God can’t fix Bengaluru traffic soon: D K Shivakumar.<p>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.</p><p><strong>Seeking solutions </strong></p><p>A three-day exhibition and conference on mobility and transport in Bengaluru kicked off on Thursday.</p><p>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.</p><p>Over 50 organisations, including BMRCL, BMTC, K-RIDE, DULT, Bengaluru Traffic Police, and NGOs like Pot Hole Raja and Bangalore Walks are participating.</p><p>A key highlight is an interactive exhibition showcasing maps, statistics, and innovative solutions for better roads and connectivity.</p><p>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).</p><p>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.</p><p>Other exhibits cover metro expansion, BMTC coverage, shared mobility trends, and average trip lengths.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The ‘Namma Raste’ guidebook, prepared at the request of the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/bbmp">Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)</a>, suggests creating a centralised data hub with a dynamic dashboard to track roadwork inventory.</p><p>This aims to prevent newly laid roads from being dug up again by ensuring coordination among all stakeholders.</p><p>In November, the BBMP formed an expert committee to establish standard road design and maintenance practices.</p><p>The guidebook, launched by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday, presents 25 key recommendations, covering project planning, execution, and maintenance.</p><p>The proposed dashboard would enable data-driven project prioritisation, transparency, and equitable fund allocation, while keeping agencies and the public informed about ongoing roadwork.</p>.Even God can’t fix Bengaluru traffic soon: D K Shivakumar.<p>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.</p><p><strong>Seeking solutions </strong></p><p>A three-day exhibition and conference on mobility and transport in Bengaluru kicked off on Thursday.</p><p>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.</p><p>Over 50 organisations, including BMRCL, BMTC, K-RIDE, DULT, Bengaluru Traffic Police, and NGOs like Pot Hole Raja and Bangalore Walks are participating.</p><p>A key highlight is an interactive exhibition showcasing maps, statistics, and innovative solutions for better roads and connectivity.</p><p>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).</p><p>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.</p><p>Other exhibits cover metro expansion, BMTC coverage, shared mobility trends, and average trip lengths.</p>
