ABOUT
We are a Civil Society Organisation working towards making Cycling as a mode of transport safe, accessible, aspirational and inclusive for all. We also believe that pedestrian facilities in Guwahati need to be better and safer.
Among our members we have Educators, Media personalities, Government and Corporate employees, Doctors, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Urban and Transport planners, Students as well as Environmental and Sustainable development professionals and advocates.
We engage with various governmental and private stakeholders in furtherance of our vision of making Guwahati the most Cycling and Walking friendly city in India by 2030.
BACKGROUND
Walking and cycling are two of the most preferred active mobility options to prevent cardiovascular and lifestyle related diseases that are on the rise
These are sustainable transportation options in reducing carbon footprint, traffic congestion and countering the effects of climate change.
Prioritising these will help achieve 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
These also have the potential to reduce the growing number of traffic accidents and resultant fatalities.
VISION
Make Guwahati the most cycling and walking friendly city in India by 2030
OBJECTIVES
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Making cycling as a mode of transport Safe, Accessible, Aspirational
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Making the city walking /pedestrian friendly
WE WILL ORGANISE
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Open Streets
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Cycle Rides and Races
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Road Safety campaigns
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Online Campaigns
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Activities
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Workshops
WE ENGAGE WITH THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDERS
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Government Departments / Organisations / Agencies
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Educational Institutes
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Commercial Establishments / Malls
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Residential Apartments
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Hotels, Restaurants & Hospitals
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Concerned people
WE WILL ACT AS
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Interest Group
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Pressure Group
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Active Citizens Group
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Civil Society Organisation
OUR ADVISORS
Mr. Sankar Hazarika
Retired Govt. Employee (NABARD)
Mr. Kumud Goswami
Self Employed Professional
Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Maurya
Professor (IIT, Guwahati)
Ms. Urmi Buragohain
Urban Planner & Architect
Mr. Karma Paljor
Founder & Chief Editor – East Mojo
Mr. Pratibhu Dutta
Teacher, Writer & Social Media influencer
Dr. Simanta Kalita
Env., Edu. & Sustainable Development professional
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Handique
Director of Radiology GNRC Hospitals
Mr. Pranay Bordoloi
Senior Journalist and Adventurer
OUR MENTORS
Mr. Iftekhar Hussain
Entrepreneur
Mr. Gautam Goswami
Self Employed Professional
Dr. Himadri Barman
Asst. Professor (Dibrugarh University)
Mr. Ankuran Pathak
Asst. Engineer (Pollution Control Board)
Mr. Manabendra Baruah
Entrepreneur
Mr. Shirshendu Sekhar Das
Social Activist
Ms. Ajanta Boro
Entrepreneur
Mr. Bikash Doley
Entrepreneur
Mr. Suresh Ranjan Goduka
Researcher at IIT and Consultant with UNDP
The Bicycle Councillors and Bicycle Ambassadors of Guwahati are also members.
Their detail can be found here
The Bicycle Mayor of Guwahati is one of the founder member
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