Campaigns to reduce traffic congestion

Mumbai Environmental Social Network (MESN):
Started in 2005, it is primarily focused in providing discipline and governance oriented information and solutions to the growing traffic congestion.

Action:

  • Developed a web and SMS based comprehensive solution for Car Pooling and is working towards mobilizing the critical mass required to make a difference

  • Working towards a range of traffic management measures that include lane and use of space under the flyovers, carving out bus lane wherever possible, dedicated right turn lanes at junctions to reduce conflict and improve throughput

  • Promotes intelligent use of bollards to improve lane discipline and throughput, use of videography to compare the “Before” & “After” situations

  • Conducted parking census in Dadar west area

  • Campaigning against illegal and free parking

Website
http://www.mesn.org

Key contact
Ashok Datar