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Status Report on Public Charging of Electric Vehicles in Tamil Nadu

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The report, jointly prepared by Guidance Tamil Nadu and ITDP India, provides a comprehensive assessment of the current status of public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. It examines existing policy frameworks, market dynamics, and stakeholder perspectives to identify key challenges hindering growth. The analysis underscores the urgent need to scale up charging infrastructure to match the state’s EV adoption goals. Drawing on best practices from other states, the report outlines actionable recommendations to strengthen planning, investment, and implementation mechanisms.

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Tamil Nadu Public Charging Infrastructure Guidelines

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The Tamil Nadu Public Charging Infrastructure Guidelines marks India’s first comprehensive state-specific framework to guide the setting up of public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The document has been jointly developed by the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Industries Department, Guidance Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd (TNGECL), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL), with technical support from ITDP India.

The guidelines provide a structured reference for future EV infrastructure planning and implementation across both urban and regional areas. One can find the following topics covered in the guidelines-

  1. Spatial site identification
  2. Regulatory norms and standard
  3. EV charging infrastructure demand assessment
  4. Public-private collaboration opportunities
  5. The technical and safety standards.

This resource is intended to support policymakers, urban planners, and operators by offering clear guidance on the planning, deployment, and management of EV public charging infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.

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The 30-page pocket version of the Guidelines can be accessed in English here.

For the Tamil Pocket Guidelines, click here.

Chennai’s Perception of Premium Bus Service

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State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across India face declining ridership due to overcrowding, limited amenities, and competition from private vehicles and ride-hailing services. To address this, ITDP India conducted a survey on Premium Bus Services in Chennai, aiming to understand commuter preferences for comfort, reliability, and convenience.
The survey focused on private vehicle users—car and two-wheeler owners—to identify factors that could encourage a shift back to public transport.
The findings were compiled in the report Chennai’s Perspective of Premium Bus Service.

Download the full analysis here: Chennai’s Perception of Premium Bus Service

BRT and Metro Integration for the Mumbai-Pune Highway

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ITDP India conducted an analysis on how the Nigdi-Dapodi BRTS corridor and Pune Metro services, currently serve the city of Pune. Both these lines run parallel to each other and are complementing each other to ensure maximizing of the overall public transport usage. Key highlights of the study:

  1. The Nigdi-Dapodi BRTS corridor serves 1.5 lakh passengers daily, with 37 buses per hour during peak times,
  2. One bus every 1.6 minutes
  3. About 47% of users were students (18-25 years)
  4. Frequent users had a household income below ₹20,000/month

Download the full analysis here: BRT and Metro Integration for the Mumbai-Pune Highway

 

Accelerating Procurement, Operations and Financing of Buses through Public-Private Partnership

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‘Accelerating Procurement, Operations, and Financing of Buses through Public Private Partnerships’ resulted from our collaborative workshop with the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU) in New Delhi in April 2023. 🇮🇳

This report delves into how Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) can be the driving force behind transforming State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and lead to
🌟 Improved service quality
🌟 Enhanced financial viability
🌟 Increased operational efficiency
while expanding our bus fleets and transforming the entire transport system.

 

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E-Bus Basics: A Guide for a Transition to Electric Buses

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Launched at the national workshop for State Transport Authorities on ”Accelerating Procurement and Operations of Buses through Public Private Partnership” hosted jointly by Association of State Road Transport Undertakings(ASRTU) and ITDP India. 

This illustrated guidebook provides all information required to plan for, procure, and operate e-buses to accelerate the transition to e-buses in India. Not only does electrification contribute to reducing pollution on our streets, but it also offers a lower cost per kilometre, better fuel/energy efficiency, and improved quality of service. 

 

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Pune’s Walk & Cycle Analysis

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This report consists of an analysis of findings from Design, Observation & Perception surveys carried out across 11 selected streets in Pune.

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Gap Assessment Report

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The report assesses existing sustainable mobility policies, plans, and guidelines in relation to infant, toddler, and caregiver-friendly mobility.

The ITDP India Programme prepared the gap assessment report as part of the project, ‘Transforming Urban Mobility to nurture Early Childhood Development in India’, supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation under the Urban95 programme. This report explores the various governance tools/documents—policies, plans, and guidelines—that directly and/or indirectly impact the mobility of young children and their caregivers in Indian cities. This report aims to understand whether these policies, plans, and guidelines address the mobility needs of infants, toddlers, and their caregivers comprehensively and will be useful for city officials who wish to improve these documents. It will also be useful for anyone interested in understanding how these different documents impact the mobility of young children and caregivers in Indian cities.

Publication Team: Aswathy Dilip | Aila Bandagi | A V Venugopal | Parin Visariya | Pranjal Kulkarni | Vaishali Singh | Avishek Jha | Keshav Suryanarayanan | Aishwarya Soni | Bala Nagendran M

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Pune’s Sustainable Transport Journey

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Created by the ITDP India Programme for the Pune Municipal Corporation, the Pune’s Sustainable Transport Journey publication documents the city’s transformation and the various initiatives to improve walking, cycling, and public transport that led to Pune winning the international Sustainable Transport Award 2020. The Pune Municipal Corporation launched the publication in February 2021. 

Pune has shown the way in embracing a holistic approach to sustainable transport. Over the last two decades, Pune has consistently taken steps to improve walking, cycling, and public transport across the city. The city has created safe, healthy, and happy streets for its people by improving walking and cycling infrastructure. The city’s foresight in launching CNG and electric buses to accelerate a shift to cleaner and greener transport has made Pune a role model for cities across the country. Lastly, Pune’s focus on putting people first by improving accessibility and inclusivity shows a citizen-centric approach to decision making.

The city’s transformation will serve as an inspiration for other Indian cities to follow Pune’s lead and take a leap towards sustainable urban mobility.

Publication Team: Aswathy Dilip | Naveenaa Munuswamy | Suvetta Lakshminarayanan | Pranjal Kulkarni | Anuj Dhole | Keshav Suryanarayanan | Avishek Jha | Aishwarya Soni | Archna Menon | Shrishti Chatterjee

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Post-lockdown guidelines to create cycle-friendly cities

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The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to urban transportation systems, forcing cities to rethink their mobility patterns. WHO has recommended cycling and walking whenever feasible. During these times, cycling has emerged as a safe, affordable, and accessible mode of travel that can support public transport. As restrictions ease further and physical distancing becomes the norm, ensuring safe cycling is important to all Indian cities. Cities must use this opportunity to reimagine their streets and provide supporting infrastructure – by creating pop-up cycle lanes, expanding cycle-sharing systems, and conducting community-driven campaigns. These temporary measures can catalyze long-term change towards creating cycling-friendly cities.

ITDP India Programme has put together short term recommendations for cities to ensure safe cycling on the streets. The recommendations guide cities towards quick and easy interventions to ensure a green recovery from COVID-19 by championing sustainable mobility.

Compiled by: Achuthan TD, Aditi Subramanian, Aswathy Dilip, Bala Nagendran M, Parin Visariya

Here is our resource on Creating Safe Streets for all, that includes short-term recommendations that help cities to create safer streets for people.