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Chandigarh Smart City Limited(CSCL) to introduce public bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh

Trannam Madaan — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:05:08 +0000

The city beautiful is out with an out of block plan for the Smart City project to introduce public bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh. Chandigarh under Smart city project is planning to promote cycling in the city. The Chandigarh Smart City Limited with 10,000 cycles and 600 stations has invited companies for the same purpose and two companies seem to show some interest.

B Purushartha, CEO of Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) articulated that there was a huge need to promote cycling in the city. The firm will also be finalised soon. Earlier the companies were required to submit their proposal by 22^nd February 2017 but now the date has been extended till 15^th March 2017.

CSCL is also planning to take the initiative to introduce public bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh. The system will comprise of bicycle parking, design guidelines and a proposal for bicycling sharing system in Chandigarh with 10,000 cycles and 600 stations.

Higher authorities explained that they are looking for companies who already have experience of settling such kind of bicycle sharing system.

Highlights

GPRS to be installed in bicycles
A central room to be set up
Cycles will be kept at all important locations
An hourly fee will be around Rs.5 for using the bicycle.

New cycling tracks

Certain new cycling tracks are also been constructed in the city for better mobility of the bicycles. The construction of these tracks is undertaken by Engineering Department. The first cycling roundabout was made at Sector 26 by UT Administration.

The Engineering Department of Chandigarh aim is to construct cycle tracks so that the cyclists do not face problems in crossing the roundabouts along with other vehicles.

Merits of bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh

This bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh will make people more fit.
It will be a benefit for the tourists to travel to the major places.
This system will help to move one step towards smart city project.
It will help to reduce the pollution in the city.

Public bicycle sharing system in Chandigarh is surely a beneficial step for making a healthy & fit society. It is an innovative way to transform the city and taking it to another level.

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These Changes will be made under Smart City Project in Chandigarh

Trannam Madaan — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 07:06:36 +0000

After the Ministry of Urban Development released its list of smart cities. Chandigarh ranked at 4^th number in the list. The city is already up with some new innovations taking few steps towards smart city project in Chandigarh. UT forms an organization “Chandigarh Smart City Project Ltd” to implement the Smart City Project. The Smart City Project Ltd has already started its work. You would have certainly experienced some changes in the city.

1. Smart Led lights

Installation of Smart Led lights on Chandigarh roads has completely changed its look from yellow lights to Smart Led white lights. Smart Led lights will be providing better visibility during the night and this especially for those who love driving at night. You must have experienced these lights are already there on the Sector 34-35 dividing road. The extending road from 35 to Madhya Marg which also be completed with these smart lights.

Features Of Smart City Project in Chandigarh:

Distress button on each pole.
Energy saving lights.
Light dimming feature.
Facility of wifi routers on each pole.

Merits:

Reduce crime like eve-teasing, snatching, and robbery.
Increase visibility during night
Help save energy as well.

The distress button present on each button is meant for the person in trouble. By pressing the button the nearby lights will start to blink indicating that somebody is in trouble and it is also connected to the police control room. Immediate help will be provided by the nearby PCR.

2. Subway in Chandigarh

According to the administration officials, an initiative has already been taken to connect the Sector 17 Plaza to the famed Rose garden of Sector 16. This is also another stride for making Chandigarh a Smart City.

For more details visit: https://chandigarhbytes.com/tcbnews-subway-in-chandigarh-not-a-distant-dream/

3.Some more projects will soon be implemented in the city:

An introduction of water ATM.
Open air gym is on its way to make people fit.
Cycling path in Sector 26.
Separate dustbins for biodegradable and nonbiodegradable have already been installed in some Sectors for managing solid waste.

Upcoming Chandigarh will be a changed Chandigarh. Besides being a planned city it will soon become a smart city as well. These are few steps towards Smart city project for the betterment of the city and providing improved facilities to the residents.

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