[Urbanstudy] Fwd: An appeal to participate in Human Chain against Steel Flyover - Sun 16.10.16, 8AM

[Kathyayini Chamaraj]

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From: Kathyayini Chamaraj <kchamaraj at gmail.com>
Date: 12 October 2016 at 15:13
Subject: Fwd: An appeal to participate in Human Chain against Steel Flyover
- Sun 16.10.16, 8AM
To:



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From: Usha Dhanaraj <usha.dhanaraj at namma-bengaluru.org>
Date: 12 October 2016 at 13:14
Subject: An appeal to the BRACE members to be a part of the CASFo Human
Chain

Hello friend!



As you know, the Government of Karnataka is ramming through a 1791 cr.
monstrosity called the Steel Flyover from Basaveshwara Circle to Hebbal to
save 7 minutes of airport commute time several years from now.



To keep it simple:

   - It is for VIPs only. Benefits less than 1% daily commuters! 50,000
   airport goers may use it daily while over 50 lakh bus commuters suffer
   through the worst congestion in KR Puram, Marathahalli, Outer Ring Road,
   Whitefield and Silk Board.
   - It is unduly expensive. Costs Rs 266 cr per km as per their 6.7 km
   announcement. Urban experts have publicly said that 2 small flyovers at
   Windsor Manor & Cauvery totalling 50 cr would solve the problem!
   - It is unnecessary. Two existing alternate roads to the airport could
   be developed, metro extended and Namma Railu linked, all for a fraction of
   this cost!
   - It is suspicious. The construction plan is NOT made public. All RTIs
   seeking details on the flyover and plan been refused citing non
   availability. Elected Metropolitan Planning Committee sanction has not ben
   obtained per due process!
   - It's safety may be questionable. The BDA has no skills, experience or
   expertise in engineering with steel and yet they are entrusted with
   executing this!
   - It is an abomination. Destroys 812 full grows trees and heritage homes
   instead of pursuing alternatives for cheaper, faster, less intrusive
   solutions.

We must oppose this and ensure that the right solutions are found using due
democratic process with experts and citizens. Many prominent citizens
including *Prakash Belawadi, Naresh Narasimhan, Priya Chetty-Rajagopal,
Srinivas Alavilli, Tara Krishnaswamy, Muralidhar Rao, Sridhar Pabbisetty,
Deepthi Sudheendra, Aravindakshan VK *have come together for this singular
purpose under * Citizens Against Steel Flyover.*



We are organising a human chain on Sunday Oct 16th at 8 AM. Please see the
attached poster for details. We are counting on your presence in large
numbers to send a clear message to the Government. Click here
<http://bit.ly/SteelFlyoverBeda> to join the event or RSVP @ Usha
-9591985287



Bengaluru is YOUR city and you owe it your support. You must refuse to let
irresponsible and vested political interests ruin YOUR Bengaluru. Say NO to
the destruction of YOUR beautiful Bengaluru. Come join YOUR Citizens
Against Steel Flyover team in the human chain.





*Thanks & Warm Regards,*

[image: Namma Bengaluru Foundation 3J, NA Chambers, 3rd Cross, 7th C Main,
3rd Block Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034 Ph: +91 95919 85287 | E:
usha.dhanaraj at namma-bengaluru.org www.namma-bengaluru.org
/nammabengalurufoundation] <http://www.namma-bengaluru.org/>*  Usha
Dhanaraj*

[image: NBA-logo.png] <http://www.namma-bengaluru.org/>       [image:
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-- 
Kathyayini Chamaraj
Executive Trustee
97318 17177

CIVIC Bangalore
#6 Kasturi Apts.
35/23 Langford Road Cross
Shanthinagar
Bangalore 560025
Telefax: 080-41144126
info at civicspace.in
www.civicspace.in





-- 
Kathyayini Chamaraj
Executive Trustee
97318 17177

CIVIC Bangalore
#6 Kasturi Apts.
35/23 Langford Road Cross
Shanthinagar
Bangalore 560025
Telefax: 080-41144126
info at civicspace.in
www.civicspace.in
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