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Join us for the Online Workshop 5 of our Workshop series for the India Cycles4Change Challenge. The series aims at facilitating brainstorming and peer-to-peer learning between cities. 20th Oct '20 (TODAY) between 3 to 4.30 pm IST... You can watch the live stream on this link: https://bit.ly/3l0yMHk Agenda in the poster. See you all there!

The Year’s Biggest Summit on Sustainable transport is here! Presenting the MOBILIZE Virtual Summit 2020! MOBILIZE brings experts, leaders, and pioneers of Sustrans on one platform from across the world to share their experiences in making cities more sustainable, equitable, and livable. ... DATE: 26th, 28th & 30th October 2020 TIME: 6.30 - 9.30 pm IST on all days. Register here: https://bit.ly/3k9wi9G . Over the three days, the summit offers an insightful opportunity to learn from the successful transformation of Tirana in Albania and Pune city in India, urban resilience in the face of unpredictability, breakout panels on pedestrianisation, public transit, electrification of transport services, greener and healthier streets, and 15-minute neighbourhoods among others, and skill-building interactive sessions. With internationally renowned scholars and committed policymakers gracing the event, MOBILIZE 2020 will provide the most adept platform for cities to learn about the best urban mobility practices and tools worldwide and take further actions in successfully implement India Cycles4Change and Streets for People challenges in their cities. The event hosted by @ITDP_HQ, VREF , Barr Foundation, and Bernard van Leer Foundation #Mobilize2020

A Global Summit on Sustainable Transport is here! 2020 is a pivotal year to imagine a new normal, with systems, policies, and initiatives to make cities around the world more sustainable, equitable, and livable. Every year MOBILIZE summit brings political leaders and experts across the world together, to showcase their exemplary work in the field of sustainable transport. To be a part of this global event, register here: https://bit.ly/3k9wi9G . MOBILIZE VIRTUAL is 3-day conf...erence happening on: 26th, 28th and 30th October At: 6.30pm IST everyday. Register here: https://bit.ly/3k9wi9G Stay tuned for more! The event hosted by @ITDP_HQ, VREF , Barr Foundation, and Bernard van Leer Foundation #mobilize2020

It's been 3 months since the launch of The India Cycles4Change Challenge! And it's been a great ride so far. Several discussions, workshops, surveys, online and offline campaigns later, we have begun our journey towards creating cycling havens in Indian cities. Here's a sneak peek at the progress so far! . The India Cycles4Change Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme, and supported by the Fit India Movement and the Swacchh Bharat Mission. . #cycles4change #cycles2freedom #resetwithcycles

It's a new month, and a new dawn for streets in India! We kickstart the conversations on reimagining streets with the registered cities of the Streets for People Challenge TODAY. 113 cities, including all 100 cities under the Smart Cities Mission, have registered to be part of the Challenge. We invite you to join us for ONLINE WORKSHOP 1, TODAY (1st October, Thursday) from 3 to 4.30PM IST. Agenda in poster.... Watch it live on Youtube here: https://bit.ly/3l0yMHk See you there! #streets4people

Join us today for Online Workshop 4 of the India Cycles4Change Challenge Workshop series. The series aims at facilitating brainstorming and peer-to-peer learning between cities. 30th Sep '20 (TODAY) between 3 to 4.30 pm IST You can watch the live stream on this link: https://bit.ly/3l0yMHk Agenda in the poster.... See you all there! -- The India Cycles4Change Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme, supported by the Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Mission. See more

Are you a civil society organisation, consultant, corporate or a concerned citizen eager to support your city in the Streets for People Challenge? Here are 9 ways you can join the movement and offer your support! To support your city in its transformation, sign up here- https://bit.ly/2G9Ce3N The Streets for People Challenge aims to inspire Indian cities to reimagine streets as public spaces that everyone can access and enjoyyoung and old, rich and poor, men and women, able ...and disabled. It is an invitation to create pedestrian paradisesfor all citizens, with all citizens! Share widely to build support for your city! Follow the Streets for People Challenge page for regular updates. --- The Streets for People Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme, supported by the Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Mission. #streets4people

As cities pedal forward in the India Cycles4Change Challenge, let's take a look at the diverse strategies cities are using to engage with its citizens, with the objective of including as many stakeholders as possible in the planning process. Cities are initiating active conversation with citizens through on- ground rallies and virtual consultations. Read More about their outreach initiatives in our latest blog. #Cycles4Change #cycles2freedom #resetwithcycling

Happy #WorldCarFreeDay! These are photographs of streets on Car-Free Sundays from across the country. Why can’t these be our streets everyday? Every year, World Car-Free Day is celebrated on 22 September to encourage motorists and commuters to imagine their localities with car-free for a day. With an aim to prioritise non-motorized transport, it highlights the virtues of going car-free to citizens, which include reduced air pollution and higher use of cycling and walking. Acc...ording to the World Car-Free Network, the World Car-Free Day can be a showcase for what our cities might look like, feel like, and sound like without cars 365 days a year. In the spirit of World Car Free Day, over 100 cities across the country are transforming themselves to prioritise walking and cycling through the India Cycles4Change Challenge and the Streets for People Challenge. The Smart Cities Mission, MoHUA launched the two Challenges to emphasize the need for reimagining and redesigning cities for people, and not just cars. Through the Challenges, India is taking the first steps towards creating streets for walking and cycling, truly streets for people. Image Source : 1,2,4,5 - Raahgiri Foundation 3,6 - Equal Streets, Mumbai #WorldCarFreeDay2020

It has been over 50 days of the India Cycles4Change Challenge and we would like to congratulate the cities for the fantastic efforts and the increasing enthusiasm! It is great to see all the different activities through the social media, weekly updates, and the panel discussions. Here's a short video to celebrate the cycling revolution that all the cities are leading! It features the innovative and diverse actions taken across the country and we hope you enjoy it. Along with the newly launched Streets for People Challenge, we look forward to the coming weeks and to see cities lead the change for walking and cycling in the country! Share the video and spread the word to let the world know about India's cycling transformation!

It's time to reimagine our streets! The Honorable Minister of State, Sri Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Streets for People Challenge today. The Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme, supported by the Fit India Movement and Swachh Bharat Mission. Calling all Indian cities to register for the Challenge here:... https://smartnet.niua.org/indiastreetchallenge/ Note: Cities who have already registered for the India Cycles4Change Challenge are auto-registered for the Streets for People Challenge. The Challenge aims to create flagship walking initiatives in cities, which focus on placemaking and liveability. Cities will be required to reimagine their streets as public spaces through the lens of economic regeneration, safety, and child-friendly interventions to ensure a green recovery from COVID-19. The time has come for cities to collaborate with their citizens to reimagine streets as public spaces, making them safe, vibrant, and healthy! Watch this video to get a sneak-peek into the Challenge. Spread the word widely!

Join us TODAY for the launch of the Streets for People Challenge, an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme and supported by the Fit India Movement and the Swachh Bharat Mission. TODAY, Friday, 11th September 2020 2PM IST onwards Watch the event live at https://bit.ly/32hYTD2... Event number: 170 851 0482 Event password: 12345 The Challenge will support cities across the country to develop a unified vision of streets for people in consultation with their stakeholders and citizens. The time has come for cities to collaborate with their citizens to reimagine streets as public spaces, making them safe, vibrant, and healthy! Join us at the launch today to spark the transformation in creating pedestrian paradises. We look forward to your participation!

Announcing the Streets for People Challenge! - An initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, in partnership with the ITDP India Programme and supported by the Fit India Movement and the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Challenge will support cities across the country to develop a unified vision of streets for people in consultation with their stakeholders and citizens. TOMORROW, Friday, 11th September 2020... 2PM IST onwards Watch the event live at https://bit.ly/32hYTD2 Event number: 170 851 0482 Event password: 12345 The Challenge aims to create flagship walking initiatives in cities, which focus on placemaking and liveability. Cities will be required to reimagine their streets as public spaces through the lens of economic regeneration, safety, and child-friendly interventions to ensure a green recovery from COVID-19. The time has come for cities to collaborate with their citizens to reimagine streets as public spaces, making them safe, vibrant, and healthy! Join us at the launch tomorrow to spark the transformation in creating pedestrian paradises. We look forward to your participation!