Civic groups oppose Tunnel Road Project
Civic groups in Bengaluru have formally opposed the Tunnel Road Project, citing various concerns. They argue that the project lacks scientific backing and could harm the environment while failing to address traffic congestion effectively. Over 1,000 citizens signed the representation, which emphasizes the need for better public transport solutions instead.
- ▪A collective of citizens and civil society organizations submitted a representation opposing the Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project.
- ▪Concerns raised include environmental impact, public expenditure, and lack of consultation.
- ▪The project is criticized for prioritizing private vehicles and potentially disrupting ecological systems.
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A collective of citizens, students, and civil society organisations on Saturday submitted a detailed representation to M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), opposing the Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project and demanding the project be halted immediately.The representation raised concerns over the project’s environmental impact, lack of scientific basis, huge public expenditure, and the absence of meaningful public consultation.The representation argued that the proposed tunnel road was unlikely to resolve Bengaluru’s traffic congestion and cited independent studies that found that mass public transport systems such as buses and metro networks can carry significantly larger numbers of commuters at a fraction of the cost.They further stated that the project…
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