2. Quotes
"The ‘Car-Free-Thursday’ initiative launched in the IT corridor here to encourage IT/ITeS sector employees to use public transport, carpools, cycles and walk to work, seems to be making notable headway in the city."
"IT employees and volunteers have been creating awareness about the initiative by holding placards, ‘Thank You For Taking the Bus’, ‘I don’t drive this car on Thursday’ at various intersections and bus stops to encourage and thank those commuting by alternate modes of transport for one day in a week."
3. Main Point
Since August 6, 2015 the IT sector in Hyderabad has been promoting the use of public transport, carpools, bicycles, etc. at least one day a week as means to commute. Every Thursday, the approximately 420,000 employees in the IT sector have been encouraged to take a "car-free day." This initiative was put in place to cut down on both the amount of fuel used and greenhouse gas emissions, and also to raise awareness about automotive pollution in Hyderabad.
4. Actors
IT sector employees- The IT sector of Hyderabad employs about 420,000, so encouraging this group to make the switch to energy efficient transportation modes should have a obvious affect on Hyderabad's air quality. The employees play a pivotal role in the initiative, and also how the initiative gains support. They've shown their willingness to promote the initiative by sporting signs such as: "I don't drive this car on Thursday's."
Hyderabad Software Exports Association (HYSEA)- supported the launch of the initiative
Ramesh Loganathan- president of HYSEA
Telangana Transportation Department, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, Cyberabad Security Council- groups working in association with HYSEA on the initiative
5. Causation/ Responsibilities Implied
This initiative to move to more energy efficient means of transportation for the city, was a direct result of collaboration between various private and state organizations.
6. Health Disparities/Equity Issues
The article does not address health disparities or equity issues, even those surrounding transportation politics.
"‘Car-free Day’ Finds Many Takers in Hyderabad." The Indian Express. The Indian Express, 25 Sept. 2015. Web. 04 Oct. 2015.
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/car-free-day-finds-many-takers-in-hyderabad/
2. Quotes
"The ‘Car-Free-Thursday’ initiative launched in the IT corridor here to encourage IT/ITeS sector employees to use public transport, carpools, cycles and walk to work, seems to be making notable headway in the city."
"IT employees and volunteers have been creating awareness about the initiative by holding placards, ‘Thank You For Taking the Bus’, ‘I don’t drive this car on Thursday’ at various intersections and bus stops to encourage and thank those commuting by alternate modes of transport for one day in a week."
3. Main Point
Since August 6, 2015 the IT sector in Hyderabad has been promoting the use of public transport, carpools, bicycles, etc. at least one day a week as means to commute. Every Thursday, the approximately 420,000 employees in the IT sector have been encouraged to take a "car-free day." This initiative was put in place to cut down on both the amount of fuel used and greenhouse gas emissions, and also to raise awareness about automotive pollution in Hyderabad.
4. Actors
IT sector employees- The IT sector of Hyderabad employs about 420,000, so encouraging this group to make the switch to energy efficient transportation modes should have a obvious affect on Hyderabad's air quality. The employees play a pivotal role in the initiative, and also how the initiative gains support. They've shown their willingness to promote the initiative by sporting signs such as: "I don't drive this car on Thursday's."
Hyderabad Software Exports Association (HYSEA)- supported the launch of the initiative
Ramesh Loganathan- president of HYSEA
Telangana Transportation Department, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, Cyberabad Security Council- groups working in association with HYSEA on the initiative
5. Causation/ Responsibilities Implied
This initiative to move to more energy efficient means of transportation for the city, was a direct result of collaboration between various private and state organizations.
6. Health Disparities/Equity Issues
The article does not address health disparities or equity issues, even those surrounding transportation politics.
7. Follow Up
The initiatives FaceBook page:
https://www.facebook.com/carfreethursday