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19 April, 2010

FW: Birds / Animals need you this Summer

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“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”

~~~ Swami Vivekananda


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FW: Ctrl+ Alt+ Del - by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Think before putting your system in standby mode. . .

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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14 April, 2010

FW: Something about earning money......

JJJ

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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Subject: Something about earning money......Chheli Vaat.

 

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13 April, 2010

FW: Ahmedabad BRTS JanMarg

Just gr8! Transportation system…

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:44 AM

Dear All,
 
 
Watch below video.......Ahmedabad Successful BRTS Project.
 
http://deshgujarat.com/2010/02/18/a-promotional-film-on-ahmedabads-janmarg-brtsvideo/
 
Ahmedabad, India Wins 2010 Sustainable Transport Award
 
 
Past winners include:
· 2005 – Bogota, Colombia
Former Mayor Enrique Penalosa, Bogota, Colombia for the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system, bicycle integration, and public space reclamation.

· 2006 – Seoul, Korea
Mayor Myung-Bak Lee, Seoul, Korea for the revitalization of the Cheongyecheon River and the implementation of its bus rapid transit system.

· 2007 – Guayquil, Ecuador
Mayor Jaime Nebot, Guayquil, Ecuador for revitalizing the downtown, creating dynamic public spaces, and instituting a new public transit system.

· 2008 – Paris, France & London, United Kingdom
Mayor Bertrand Delanoe, Paris, France for implementing a range of innovative mobility solutions with vision, commitment and vigor.
Mayor Ken Livingston, London, United Kingdom for expanding London's congestion charge program and developing other low emissions programs that dramatically impacted air quality.

· 2009 – New York, United States Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York, United tates,
for making bold moves to achieve the ambitious goals of PlaNYC 2030.

· 2010 – Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS
The official award ceremony was held on, January 12, 2010, from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Hilton Washington, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW.
Sustainable Transport Award was given to Ahmedabad City for their Janmarg project today at the TRB award ceremony.
Mr. I.P. Gautam Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad and Mr. Hasit Vora, Chairman Standing Committee AMC received the award on behalf of the city of Ahmedabad from Mr. Enrique Penalosa, ITDP Board President and former Mayor of Bogota, Colombia.
The Indian Delegation lead by Mr. Ramachandran, Secretary, Urban Development, Govt of India & Minister for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of India at Washington DC were present at the ceremony.
 
 
Press Release
Ahmedabad, India Wins 2010 Sustainable Transport Award
City's Janmarg Bus Rapid Transit System Reduces Carbon Emissions, Dramatically
Improves Residents Access, Cities in Developing World Dominate Award
The developing world is leapfrogging developed countries when it comes to urban transport.
 
The city of Ahmedabad, India, today has been announced as winner of the 2010 Sustainable Transport Award for the successful implementation of Janmarg, India's first full bus rapid transit (BRT) system. For the first time the award has been given to any city from South Asia/ India
"This year's Sustainable Transport Award nominees demonstrate the relevance of the developing world in the fight against climate change while improving citizen's quality of life and enhancing their international competitiveness," said Walter Hook, Executive Director of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy. "Cities have the power to significantly reduce carbon emissions by actively seeking ways to improve transport."
 
Award Criteria :
Each year, the Sustainable Transport Award is given to a city or major jurisdiction that has a profound impact on lessening the impact of climate change and enhances the sustainability and livability of its community or region through innovative transportation strategies that increase mobility for all, while reducing transportation greenhouse and air pollution emissions, and improving safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The Award recognizes the city or major jurisdiction that has made most significant progress during the year in:

· improving public transportation,
· improving non-motorized travel and public space,
· implementing traffic demand management programs to reduce private car use;
· reducing urban sprawl by linking transportation to development, and/ or
· reducing transport related air pollution.

Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS : winner of the 2010 Sustainable Transport Award

Ahmedabad's Janmarg BRT system is a sustainable model for the future of transportation in India, where a quarter of the world's population lives. "BRT systems can positively impact air quality if car and motorbike drivers start taking trips by bus," said Sophie Punte, Executive Director of the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-ASIA). "This is particularly important in Asian cities, where air pollution levels are often far above guidelines of the World Health Organization." City residents have embraced their new BRT system; 35,000 daily passengers use Janmarg to commute to work, to school and elsewhere. In just a few months of operation, Janmarg has transformed the delivery of transit in South Asia. Janmarg uses innovative central median stations pulled away from the junctions. Bus stations feature passive solar design, an inexpensive way to keep stations naturally cool. The city is making continued efforts to be a leader in sustainable transport, including incorporating high-quality pedestrian facilities in some corridors, as well as bicycle lanes. Ahmedabad has initiated car-free days and recently announced more.
Selection Committee :
Chosen by a selection committee that includes the most respected experts and organizations working internationally on sustainable transportation, this year's nominated cities have successfully addressed a diverse range of urban transport challenges. The Sustainable Transport Award selection committee includes the most respected experts from organizations working internationally on sustainable transportation. The committee members include:
 
· Walter Hook, Executive Director, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy ITDP
· Kathryn Phillips, Transportation Policy Expert, Environmental Defense Fund
· Ralph Gakenheimer, Chair, Transportation Research Board Committee on Transportation in Developing Countries
· Sophie Punte, Executive Director, Clean Air Initiative for Asia Center
· Sergio Sanchez, Clean Air Institute, Clean Air Initiative for Latin American Cities.
· Dario Hidalgo, Senior Transport Engineer, EMBARQ, The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport
· Manfred Breithaupt, Senior Transport Advisor, GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit)
· Heather Allen, Senior Manager, Sustainable Development, International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
· Choudhury Rudra Charan Mohanty, Environmental Expert, United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)
The Sustainable Transport Award is given each year during the annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting in Washington, D.C.
 
 
Other Nominees:
For the first time in the six-year history of the Sustainable Transport Award, all of the
nominees are cities in developing nations.

The four honorable mentions go to -
· Cali, Colombia, for transforming citywide BRT service with MIO;
· Curitiba, Brazil, for opening a new BRT line and city park on a former federal highway;
· Guadalajara, Mexico, for completing a full BRT system in less than two years and at an
affordable cost; and
· Johannesburg, South Africa, for creating Rea Vaya, Africa's first BRT and the first public
transit system that connects Soweto to the downtown district.
The cities that received honorable mentions were all recognized for creating new BRT systems that reduce
carbon emissions and create an optimal environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

 


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05 April, 2010

FW: A weekend at the bus station in China !!!

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"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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16 March, 2010

It does not matter Who you are........

Very true… ;)J

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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11 March, 2010

Blue print success by SHIV KHERA

Very good PPT … though very long but covering full book…

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:26 AM
To: Vaibhav Shah
Subject: Blue print success by SHIV KHERA

 

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Kind Regards
 

"There is no such thing as a great talent without great Will -Power"

    

09 March, 2010

FW: Appraisal vs Resignation..

Very funny… but true… J

 

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

~~~  Charlie Chaplin

 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 6:31 PM
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Subject: Appraisal vs Resignation..

 

 Appraisal vs. Resignation

  
**************************************************************************

A newly joined trainee asks his boss "Boss, what is the meaning of
appraisal?"

Boss: "Do you know the meaning of resignation?"

Trainee: "Yes I do"
 
Boss: "So let me make you understand what an appraisal is by comparing it
with resignation"

Comparison Study :
 Appraisal and Resignation
                                                                                
             Appraisal              
 |     Resignation                                
------------------------------------
-+-------------------------------------------- 
In appraisal meetings, they will     |In a resignation meeting, they will speak  
speak only about your weakness,      |only about your strengths, past            
errors and failures.                 |achievements and success.                  
-------------------------------------+------------------------------------------ 
During appraisal, you may need to cry|During resignation, you can easily demand  
and beg for even a 10% hike.         |(or get even without asking)  more than    
                                    
 |50-60% hike.                               
-------------------------------------+------------------------------------------ 
During appraisal, they will deny     |During resignation, they will say you are  
promotion saying you didn't meet the |the core member of the team; you are the   
expectation, you don't have          |vision of the company; how can you go, you 
leadership qualities, and you had    |have to take the project on your shoulders 
several drawbacks in our             |and lead your juniors to success.          
objective/goal.                      |                                           
-------------------------------------+------------------------------------------ 
There is 90% chance for not getting  |There is 90% chance of getting immediate   
any significant incentives after     |hike after you put forward the             
appraisal.                           |resignation.                               
                                                                                
Trainee  : "Yes  boss,  enough!  Now  I understood my future! For a decent
  appraisal, I will  have to resign !!!

 

 

Regards,

 

 

08 March, 2010

KING OF THE ROAD : BRTS Ahmedabad

Good coverage of BRTS: Ahmedabad click the link bellow & go to directly Page 38

 

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Client.asp?Daily=TOIA&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI&Enter=true&Skin=TOINEW&GZ=T&AW=1268049025218

 

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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Subject: KING OF THE ROAD

 

 

 

March 08, 2010

KING OF THE ROAD

BRTS has put Ahmedabad at par with cities like Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Santiago, Lima, Beijing, Taipei and Hanoi, where buses are a hit with the masses


Kumar Manish | TNN

It was said about this city's bus service that people set their watches according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service's (AMTS) big red bus. But that was decades ago. The city grew to have the largest density of twowheelers in the country in year 2006 and brought with it the problems of congestion and pollution.

Over the last few days there has been a revolution – the red bus has gone green, and how.

Within five months, the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), popularly called Janmarg, has created space in the city's travel system and people's hearts. The 18.7-kilometre long BRTS corridor starting from RTO, a transport hub in western side of city to Kankaria Lakefront, a major entertainment zone in heart of the city has entered the world's imagination as a sustainable mode of transport.

The metallic silver coloured BRTS promises high quality public transport system that offers fast, comfortable and low cost urban mobility.

Conceptualised four years back by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in association with CEPT University, Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited (AJL) was formed as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to govern the BRTS operations in city. It was taken up as a project under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) by the ministry of urban development at the centre. The project has major financial support from the Centre which has given about 35 per cent of the funding and the rest is shared by the Gujarat government and the AMC.

Last month, the BRTS won the 'Best Sustainable Transport System in the world' at the 2010 Sustainable Transport Award in Washington, a first for a south Asian country. The Centre too recognised it as best among mass rapid transit (MRT) system in the country. Enrique Penalosa, president of Institute of Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) and former Bogota mayor, visited the city last year to get a feel of the BRTS, which also drew from the Bogota model of mass transport. Right from the concept to the unique marketing strategy of free rides in the first three months, the BRTS has been different. Ahmedabad has now joined Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Santiago, Lima, Beijing, Taipei and Hanoi, where BRTS buses have been running and proved a hit with the masses.

Ahmedabad municipal commissioner, IP Gautam said, "Janmarg provides world class service, matching up with any BRTS service running in all major world cities. The Janmarg has bridged the gap between eastern and western parts of the city."

Stressing on sustainability, Gautam added, "BRTS has also ensured clean environment and is already attracting attention from across the globe. BRTS is still evolving and newer features will be added to popularise the service."

Recently on a visit to Ahmedabad, Sunita Narain, member of the Supreme Courtappointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) panel, took a ride on a BRTS bus and was impressed. She said, "Janmarg is a vision for the future of all Indian cities,".

The Ahmedabad service is modelled on Rede Integrada de Transporte, the world's first bus rapid transit system, started in 1974 in the industrial city of Curitiba in Brazil. AJL too has an integrated policy for pedestrians, dedicated cyclefriendly tracks and affordable mass transit system.

Much needs to be done, however, for the cycle track, which is not contiguous and is heavily encroached. This track is an integral part of the BRTS system, meant to service the eight lakh odd cycle users in the city.

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02 March, 2010

FW: Let's Save Trees!

Good one…

 

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." ~~~  Albert einstein

 

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Subject: Let's Save Trees!