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Re: Delhi: More cars than Bangalore, Chennai & Mumbai combined!



For Bangalore, it wasn't surprising at all. One of the most weaker cities when it comes to Public transport - Metro, Subarban Rail system would have made remarkable difference today. Concept of satellite cities have failed too due to concentration of IT (major contributor for Traffic woes). We need Vashi and Thane for Bangalore.



Have always been late when it comes to providing solutions - We got ring road in 2001-02 when city was already witnessing boom and planners built that with traffic signals in future only to construct flyover and underpasses 10 years later!



We had new Airport in 2008 only to expand that in just 4 years again.



Have seen umpteen initiatives by Traffic Police and other NGOs in roping in commuters for carpooling but it has never seen success at all (Now don't say timings wont work for 2 people in 2 different organizations).



Narrowest roads when compared to traffic density, gridlocks at unexpected hours (Peak hours is a daily routine), poor enforcement when it comes to allowing heavy vehicles and private buses right inside the heart of the city, messed up infrastructure only to showcase on Facebook (Magic Boxes ).



IF I have a car, I will prefer commuting in Bangalore by that than a 2 wheeler. It is always a better option than being stationary between 2 smoking hot trucks in a Jam!



On the contrary, barring Bangalore, the density of vehicles (cars) is way too less in the state that makes highway driving a better experience as compared to MH or UP or other states including TN as well. Not sure if figures for Pune include that of Pimpri - Chinchwad as well.For Bangalore, it wasn't surprising at all. One of the most weaker cities when it comes to Public transport - Metro, Subarban Rail system would have made remarkable difference today. Concept of satellite cities have failed too due to concentration of IT (major contributor for Traffic woes). We need Vashi and Thane for Bangalore.Have always been late when it comes to providing solutions - We got ring road in 2001-02 when city was already witnessing boom and planners built that with traffic signals in future only to construct flyover and underpasses 10 years later!We had new Airport in 2008 only to expand that in just 4 years again.Have seen umpteen initiatives by Traffic Police and other NGOs in roping in commuters for carpooling but it has never seen success at all (Now don't say timings wont work for 2 people in 2 different organizations).Narrowest roads when compared to traffic density, gridlocks at unexpected hours (Peak hours is a daily routine), poor enforcement when it comes to allowing heavy vehicles and private buses right inside the heart of the city, messed up infrastructure only to showcase on Facebook (Magic Boxes).IF I have a car, I will prefer commuting in Bangalore by that than a 2 wheeler. It is always a better option than being stationary between 2 smoking hot trucks in a Jam!On the contrary, barring Bangalore, the density of vehicles (cars) is way too less in the state that makes highway driving a better experience as compared to MH or UP or other states including TN as well. Last edited by paragsachania : 2nd January 2015 at 12:05 .