Interventions adopted by cities to mainstream cycling.
Ashay Samarth
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What incentives, schemes, or innovative strategies are implemented to promote cycling in the city? -
What is the minimum width standard followed for footpaths on arterial and collector roads?Provide technical specifications
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What universal design principles are applied in footpath retrofitting projects?Description: Give information on footpath design principles that ensure accessibility and safety for all, especially the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities.
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Is the city leveraging AI and predictive analytics in traffic forecasting or accident prevention?Are machine learning or pattern analysis tools being used to predict congestion trends, detect anomaly driving behaviour, or pre-emptively flag risky zones?
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How is disaster-resilient building code compliance monitored in hazard-prone zones?Share details on institutional mechanisms used by ULBs to ensure adherence to disaster-resilient design standards in both new and existing constructions, particularly in hazard-prone zones.
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What flood return period and parameters are used to design urban drainage infrastructure in the city?Share information on hydrological design standards and associated parameters
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What nature-based solutions are being adopted to address urban flooding and heat islands?Share case studies or best practices from Indian or global cities demonstrating measurable climate resilience outcomes.
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What monitoring and evaluation framework is used to assess the effectiveness of the Heat Action Plan?Share Insights into the tools, indicators, and institutional mechanisms used to track implementation and outcomes of Heat Action Plans. Please share case studies and research papers showcasing evaluation methodologies
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What composite methodologies can be used to identify climate-vulnerable wards beyond GIS-based heat mapping?Provide a structured approach to vulnerability assessment
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What targeted heat risk reduction measures are integrated into the Heat Action Plan for informal and gig economy workers?Share specific policy and operational interventions
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What Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) values and performance criteria are used for cool or green roofs under city resilience plans?Provide information on technical specifications such as minimum SRI thresholds, thermal emittance standards used for approving roof-based interventions aimed at mitigating urban heat as part of climate resilience initiatives.
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What are the minimum daylighting and ventilation requirements under green building codes?Provide information on design benchmarks such as window-to-wall ratio (WWR), minimum lux levels, and cross-ventilation parameters used in IGBC, GRIHA, or ECBC frameworks.
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What incentives are provided by the ULB for buildings certified under GRIHA or IGBC?Provide information on regulatory and financial incentives offered by the ULB or state government to promote adoption of green building certifications like GRIHA, IGBC, or LEED.
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How to plan interceptor drains to prevent sewage flow into city rivers?Provide technical guidance on designing interceptor drains that capture dry weather flow from open nallahs before they discharge into rivers. Kindly share case studies, best practices, or technical documents from Indian cities that have successfully implemented such systems.
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How can door-to-door waste collection be improved in hilly urban areas?Effective strategies tailored to the geographic and logistical challenges of hilly cities, share good practices or case studies from Indian hill towns.
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How can temple-generated organic waste be integrated into circular economy solutions?With an estimated 800 million tonnes of floral waste generated annually, Give Innovative sustainable strategies for managing organic waste from temples such as flowers, garlands and offerings through circular economy interventions.
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What are the prescribed particle size ranges for shredded plastic typically recovered from MRFs for use in road construction, particularly when blended with bitumen or C&D waste?Are there official guidelines related to the particle size of recycled plastic for road construction?
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What are the equipment specifications for a decentralized 5 TPD MRF facility?Give detailed specifications of equipment required for a decentralized Material Recovery Facility (MRF) handling 5 tonnes per day, including sorting conveyors, balers, shredders, and Agglomeration machine, plastic shredder?
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What is the standard format for recording input and output data at a 5 TPD MRF?Provide sample templates for maintaining daily records of waste in MRF Facility.
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What are the specifications for GPS tracking of waste collection vehicles?Technical requirements, features, and dashboard integration standards for real-time tracking and monitoring of municipal waste vehicles?