Activities
Current Activities
Footpath usage survey
We surveyed 24 footpaths in Pune in May-June to find what % of pedestrians walk on the footpaths. We found that just little tweaks in
Survey of pedestrians infra at intersections: 2024
SPTM conducted a survey of pedestrian infrastructure at 103 intersections in Pune. This survey was conducted in March and April 2024, and focused on a)
Past Activities
India’s First ‘Cycle Bus’!
India’s first Cycle Bus launched at Paranjape Vidyamandir! This initiative introduces the innovative concept of a ‘Cycle Bus,’ designed to enhance the safety and visibility
How many seconds to cross the road?
We started a series of videos that show how pedestrians are treated like dirt when programming the signals. This campaign will intensify in the days
Cycle stands in Kothrud
Safe and secure parking for bicycles is essential to promote their use. Under the Cycle Friendly Kothrud project, we installed 20 cycle stands in Kothrud
‘पाऊल पुढे? – हात समोर!’ – Outreach
During summer, Zebi Zebra went around 24 public locations across Pune, to demonstrate the PPHS technique to people. We got some really fantastic response. We
पाऊल पुढे? – हात समोर!
SPTM and CREDAI Pune Metro, in association with Pune Municipal Corporation and Pune Traffic Police launched this pedestrians’ safety campaign. Addl Municipal Commissioner Shri Vikasji
Accessible Crossings
Efforts by Pune Municipal Corporation’s Non-Motorized Transport Committee (of which SPTM is a member) to make it easier and safer for pedestrians to walk and
World Bicycle Day 2022
Study of travel times in Pune On occasion of the World Bicycle Day (3rd June 2022), SPTM and Parisar jointly studied how long it takes
Cycle Friendly Kothrud!
27-May-2022 We organized an unusual cycle rally… to stress that bicyclists are an important part of traffic and life. People must see a lot of
How good are the new footpaths?
Are people now walking on the footpath or are they still walking on the carrigeway? Although factors like benches and trees are important, people must
Are our footpaths contiguous?
What do you need to ensure that people walk on the footpaths? Footpaths have to be wide enough to accommodate all pedestrians, and they also
India’s First Pedestrians’ Day!
What a way to end the year! Pune observed 11th December as Pedestrians’ Day (India’s first), and we believe this paves the way for really significant
Survey of pedestrian infra at intersections: 2021
Here are the findings from SPTM’s annual survey of pedestrian infrastructure at signal controlled intersections in Pune. This survey was conducted in September 2021. The