7. Skewed growth Growth in the last two decades Data sourced from Chennai Draft master plan for 1984-2004 450 vehicles are added to the roads every day in Chennai Negligible Road space 14 times Two wheelers 1.5 times (approx) Bus 10 times Cars 1.5 times Population
8. Growth…. at whose cost?? 3000 MTC buses Carrying 38 lakh people Every day 1250 people per bus per day
9. Growth…. at whose cost Concrete medians restrict access Roads do not have foot path Foot over bridges replace pedestrian crossings
10. Growth…. at whose cost Cyclist who accounted for 22% in 1970s are down to 13% and decreasing The lack of bicycle lanes and increasing vehicles has made the city dangerous for cyclist
11. Growth…. at whose cost Their livelihoods are being destroyed The street vendors provide a cheap and easy service to people
20. Some major pollutants from motorized vehicles & related health hazards Sick of the pollution? Causes increased sensitivity to infections, lung diseases, and asthma Motor vehicle emissions Ozone Affects respiratory system, Irritates respiratory tract Fuel combustion in motor vehicles Nitrogen Oxides Small particles are poisonous with carcinogenic element Smoke from vehicles Suspended particulate matter Fatal in large doses. Aggravates heart disorders. Effects nervous system. Incomplete fuel combustion (e.g. two-stroke engine) Carbon Monoxide Effect on human health Source Pollutant
21. The major contributor of air pollution is the vehicular sector (72%) Sustainability is going up like smoke!
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23. We are not going anywhere The average speed during peak hours is less than 10kmph Another 2 lakh vehicles would be added to the road this year Approximately 8000 people will lose their lives on the road this year
25. Not at all!!! Promote Public transport Promote pedestrians and respect their right of way Protect and preserve pedestrian and cyclist space on the road
