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[vadi]

Originally Posted by Babji

Could any one post some comparative study from Japan/ Malyasia/anywhere please.

ps: Honestly, I am not against monorail in a personal way.
but I sincerely beleive that an average Indian has to pay heavily for generations to come, for this technology.
Once they commit, they have to go with it and also have to expand for future needs.
This is indeed a major decision, from the personal commuting expenses point of view.
(majority of regular commuters are those who do not drive or who do not want to drive for various reasons, including economics). I know several people who own a personal car (as in not sharing with any family member) and still commute by local trains/Metro/MRTS to work. This may or may not apply to all locations - but still a point of consideration. (reasons: gas (petrol), tolls, parking, traffic etc - mostly economics).

Hot summer day temperatures are another factor which could impact the efficiency of this system in Southern states. It uses hard rubber tires with pneumatically controlled traction. three sets of tires move on three sides (top, left and right) of the monorail (usually made of steel or RCC, which could absorb heat).

if you travel to airport to catch a flight once in a while, you don't feel the pinch.
if you travel to work 5 days a week, every thing counts
(most employers do not reimburse commuting expenses).

babji interesting points.
IMO its quite alright even if you are dead against the mono. this is just a forum. most of us have no control over what really happens and i'll be surprised if any does.

I have no real knowledge on this tech but I think heat factor should be ok. malayasia and singapore may not be much different from chennai. infact they are much closer to the equator.

the cost aspect is tricky.
monos might draw relatively lesser power than heavier metros. so my hypothesis is if all other conditions remains monos will prolly cost less.
also for me the most attractive feature of mono is the short turn around time and little land acquisition for the tracks. stations might be another ball game.
also for the same initial cost you'll prolly get more coverage with monos than other rail systems.
they donot not have the capacity of metros. (that is why i was asking about how much/what 10000pphd mean). but if you have grided systems could you distribute the load and hence increase the capacity?

in the end you can trust indian people to be wise with their pockets.
they are unforgiving in showing an errant bussiness its place. if the monos cannot compete with buses, mrts etc they will be forced to shut shop and most these project will be on a BOOT or DBOOT which means bussinesses have to make it attractive for people for them to make money. this has to be a large volume low margin pricing. low volume high margin stuff aint going to cut it.

also ultimately there are no silver bullets, they hav eto control urban sprawl. cannot encourage people travelling long distances everyday - not only is it uneconomical but it is also unsafe.

weak arguments to the serious questions you asked.

[Babji]

Thanks Vadi. you have raised some valid points. any argument is welcome. that is the spirit of the forum.
also, let us see if any other forumers have any views/inputs on this.

[Suncity]

New hotel opens in B’lore
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanhe...7292006426.asp

A new five star business hotel ‘The Chancery Pavilion’ opened its doors to domestic/global business traveller on Wednesday.

Set up at a total cost of Rs 120 crore, the 234 room, five star hotel, with underground parking for 200 cars, will provide its guests a day use room at Rs 6,500 as against mandatory charge of one room night.

[Tintin27]

TOI has a report on blore metro today. all of phrase 1 will be done by 2011..

[Babji]

Malaysia - Kaula Lumpur city trains - a comparative study
http://www.malaysia.alloexpat.com/ma...n_malaysia.php
KTM Komuter: an urban transit system operates more than 200 trains
Fares begin at RM 1 and rise to a max of RM 7.7.
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The PUTRA Line operates with 35 two-car units traveling at an average of 40 kmph.
Fares begin at RM 0.70 and rise to a max of RM 2.50 per single trip
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STAR (light rail system)
Fares: from RM 0.70 to RM 2.60 per single trip
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KL Monorail: With 12 numbers of 2-car trains. Travel time along the 8.6km route: approx 19 min.
Fare ranges from RM1.20 to RM2.50 per single trip.
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Monorail appears to be covering a shorter distance, yet with a higher sigle trip fare.
The other city train systems are covering a longer distance for a lower single trip fare.

[kronik]

you should post this in the thread started in the Chaibar. Come on, we may not be from Bangalore, but we certainly arent inferior.

[Babji]

Originally Posted by kronik

you should post this in the thread started in the Chaibar. Come on, we may not be from Bangalore, but we certainly arent inferior.

Hi Kronik, I did post a little more detailed study in the thread started in Chaibar.
I just put an abridged version here, for continuation purpose and to bring the topic to a logical close in this thread.
I tried not to make it look like pertaining to any particular city like B'lore.
We are all Indian first. and yes, I agree, we will continue further postings and discussions on this topic in the thread at Chaibar. Regards.

[Babji]

NewIndpress.com
Metro not the only solution to city’s traffic congestion: CM

BANGALORE: The Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday said Metro rail is not the only solution for City’s traffic congestion.

He was speaking at the launch of KSRTC Any Where Any Time Advanced Reservation (AWATAR) system, an online passenger reservation system. He said there is a great challenge in developing Bangalore transportation system. Metro rail covers only 34 kilometres.

The city owned BMTC, which has equal responsibility should go hand in hand with Metro rail to provide a better transportation facility. BMTC needs to provide over 150 kilometres inter-connectivity in the city, he added.

CM also said 10 per cent of the KSRTC AWATAR counters should be given to the physically challenged.

[Sathisht77]

Dear Bangalore boarders,

Iam a chennai boarder and generally post my opinons only on Chennai board. But iam here to post my displeasure at the language used by this boarder by the name "Pding" who visits all other boards including Chennai's. He may not have used such language on this board. But if situation arises he can give into using foul language. I strongly request you guys to boycott his comments unless he gives an unconditional apology on all boards

[Babji]

Originally Posted by Sathisht77

Dear Bangalore boarders,

Iam a chennai boarder and generally post my opinons only on Chennai board. But iam here to post my displeasure at the language used by this boarder by the name "Pding" who visits all other boards including Chennai's. He may not have used such language on this board. But if situation arises he can give into using foul language. I strongly request you guys to boycott his comments unless he gives an unconditional apology on all boards

when a particular discussion originated in a particular thread, it can be either limited to that particular thread, or can be taken to a general thread such as those at CHAIBAR forum and invite suggestions/advice from other members.
Why get personal and spread such feelings all over??
Please try and find a resolution if there is a conflict

[vadi]

Since some people here were interested...
looks like they were working on it all the time....
original article in may 2 2006 vijaytimesepaper.com
edited version courtesy: bangalorebuzz.blogspot.com

Majestic plan may take off in Nov
Bidders for KSRTC s dream project shortlisted
Vijay Times

The Karnataka State Road T ransport Corporation’s (KSRTC) dream project of re-modelling the Majestic bus stand into a 45-storey complex at a cost of Rs 700 crore to decongest Kempegowda Bus Station is set to take off, with the construction slated to start by Oct/ Nov this year .

KSRTC sources told Vijay Times that construction groups - Reliance, Zurong, Siemens and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services - have been shortlisted. They have submitted their conceptual design for the project and the selected group will be announced shortly . The contract is likely to be awarded to either one or two construction groups, it is learnt.

At present, modalities such as environmental clearance and final concept designs are being looked into. The project construction will coincide with that of the Metro Rail project.

The KSRTC authorities have also held discussions with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) as well Indian Railways to co-ordinate the plan as the mega project will house all the three modes of transport.

The inter-modal transit centre will serve as one of its kind transport hub for the City ensuring commuters have all modes of transit systems at their disposal. The State-run corporation received responses from over 25 consortia which submitted their expression of interest to develop the project on a build-own-operate-transfer (BOOT) basis. Bidders were selected after global tenders for pre-qualification procedure inviting ’Expressions of Interest’ were called on July 12, 2005.

Major construction conglomerates such as Zurong from Singapore, Larsen and T oubro, Mantri Developers, H M Constructions, Shirke Constructions, Prestige Group , Gammon India, Soma Constructions and Classic Group , among others, had initially taken the bid documents.

The bid closed in December last year , after which the consortia submitted their request for proposals (RFQs).


Futuristic

The re-modelled bus terminus is planned to be built as a futuristic landmark with a 45-storey tower , 25 lakh sq ft of commercial space, underground bus terminus, parking facilities for 5,000 cars and 10,000 twowheelers, tunnel subways for pedestrians, a terrace helipad, star hotels, an amphitheatre, shopping centres, food courts, browsing centres, rest rooms and other public utilities.

[vadi]

can't believe this piece of news from may2 2006 vijaytimesepaper.com.
why would anybody do this? in this age, given banaglore's real estate?
edited source bangalorebuzz.blogspot.com

A GENEROUS ACT
Vijay Times

Afew residents of Kottanur Dinne and Puttenahalli in the City have done what residents of other areas would not even have dreamt of doing.

They have surrendered their land to the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), even before being asked for it.

Interestingly , over 200 people have parted with their lands and have not claimed any compensation for the same.

The residents, officials say , have become trend-setters.

While the BDA seems to have found favour with the public, the BCC seems to be at the receiving end.

It may be recalled that the BCC was having a tough time implementing the T ransferable Development Rights ( TDR), its ambitious road-widening project as the public and the police were not extending co-operation to it in this regard.

A 9 km stretch connecting Puttenahalli with Jambusavari Dinne of Kottanur, which was once a battered road, will be widened to 60 ft from the existing 40 ft by the BDA.

The public have given 10 ft of their land on either side of the road.

Health Minister and Bangalore District in-charge Minister R Ashok said that the public had volunteered to provide the land without claiming any compensation.

The Minister said that the work was being executed by the BDA and that it would cost Rs 12 crore.

The BDA had originally planned to develop the road by asphalting it. When the residents came forward to give their land, widening work was also taken up, Ashok said.

Residents of areas in and around Puttenahalli, Ganesh Mandir , Jambusavari Dinne and Kothanur are happy that their move has helped thousands of vehicle users.

The residents have expressed pleasure at having been able to provide land for the purpose as it would benefit over 2 lakh people.

The residents gave their land following a series of meetings with BDA officials.

"Some of the land along the Puttenahalli lake belongs to the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), the Forest Department and the Lake Development Authority (LDA). If they also donate their land, the project will continue smoothly ," said Mohanraj, a resident of Puttenahalli.

"No pressure was exerted on the public on this issue. They have become role models for others by donating their land and co-operating with the officials concerned," BDA official Lakshminarasimhaiah said.

The road would be developed in two phases.

In the first phase, a 3.5 km stretch between Puttenahalli Ring Road and Ganesh Mandir would be developed at a cost of Rs 3.44 crore.

Under the second phase, A 5.5 km stretch that passes through Ganesh Mandir, Konanakunte, Jambusavari Dinne and Kanakapura Road would be developed, the official said.

"Work on drains have been taken up. It will be completed by September 2006," he added.

some context to this piece

IT boom has hit middle class hard, says Kumaraswamy

The Hindu

`They are unable to cope with the skyrocketing land prices and unaffordable cost of living'

# IT growth has made the city almost unaffordable for native Bangaloreans
# Rs. 12-crore grant for sanitation in the Peenya Industrial Estate to be approved on May 9
# Government to check requirements before sanctioning land for companies

Bangalore: The boom in information technology has had its own adverse effects. It has put to hardship the families belonging to the middle class and the lower middle class, which are unable to cope with the skyrocketing land prices and the unaffordable cost of living, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Monday.

Addressing the valedictory function of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Peenya Industries Association, he said that though IT had witnessed an unprecedented growth in the city, it has made the place almost unaffordable for native Bangaloreans whose very existence had become difficult.

The Government was looking into strategies to better this situation. The business establishments should necessarily look at diverting from Bangalore and going to places such as Dharwad, Mangalore and Mysore.

Lauding his father and president of the Janata Dal (Secular) H.D. Deve Gowda, on his vision to come up with the Ring Road, Mr. Kumaraswamy said that this has decongested traffic in the city to a significant extent. He also complemented him for bringing in seven tmcft of Cauvery water to Bangalore without which there would have been a severe water crisis.

"When the IT companies rebelled for their demands, the Government charted out measures to meet their needs, but the Peenya Industrial Estate has silently suffered for about 25 years now. Though business in Peenya amounts to a significant Rs. 15,000 crore, and Rs. 6,000 crore on export, many of the demands have remained unfulfilled," the Chief Minister said.

He said that the Rs. 12 crore grant for sanitation in the Peenya Industrial Estate would be approved on May 9. On losing the Fab City project to Hyderabad, Mr. Kumaraswamy said that he wanted the project to come up not in Bangalore but at Nanjangud as it would result in more and more congestion.

He said that business establishments, which seek thousands of acres of land, cannot have it sanctioned. The Government will check on the requirements and sanction only what is needed. He said that the plans for the peripheral Ring Road with 24 lanes are in progress.

He condemned the illegal mining activities in Bellary. He said based on the report, which would be out in a week, stringent action would be taken against those involved.

Minister for Health and Family Welfare R. Ashok said that for the overall development of the city, all the city municipal councils should be under one roof, that is the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike.

anecdotal context: 2BR Apt in Indiranagar>60 lakhs.

meanwhile others in the field play the waiting game...

City realtors play the waiting game
Deccan Herald

With the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli getting set for a 2008 opening, the coming months could see the realty market in the region running a virtual gold rush. And the potential starts right from the RT Nagar neighbourhood.

For a realty belt that is redefining boom, it’s ironical that the stretch from Hebbal to Devanahalli is dotted by signboards saying, “This property is not for sale.” On one level, they are a pointer to the still largely untapped real estate potential of the belt. On another, they tell you that it’s the waiting game that fetches the best price.

With the Bangalore International Airport at Devanahalli getting set for a 2008 opening, the coming months could see the realty market in the region running a virtual gold rush. And the potential starts right from the RT Nagar neighbourhood.

“This has always been a preferred residential area of the City. And ever since the airport project kicked off, the prices have seen a substantial rise,” says property dealer Manoj Reddy. According to him, the last couple of years have seen land prices rise over 150-200 per cent, especially in areas closer to Hebbal. Closer to Bangalore, and yet within the airport belt. This seems to be the priority for individual investors in the Hebbal–Devanahalli stretch. Big-time developers are lying low — waiting for the run-up to the airport to gather steam — before announcing their big projects in the belt.

The smaller players, meanwhile, are trying to cash in on proposed government projects in the area, including an electronics hardware park and a couple of apparel parks. “Yelahanka, which was considered outskirts a couple of years ago, is seeing a lot of real estate development after the airport project started,” says property dealer Lokesh.

He says middle-income couples form a major chunk of his clientele. “They don’t want to move farther from the City and want to make the purchase before it becomes unaffordable,” he says. In Devanahalli, the boom is reflected in the seemingly never-ending queues for registration at the sub-registrar office. Sources in the sub-registrar office say around 300-350 registrations happen everyday.

However, many of the purchasers are giving themselves more time to assess the development of the region in the coming months before they decide on what to do with the land.

The apparent indecisiveness — in the wake of a sudden surge of opportunities — is evident on a signboard in Chikkajala. Beneath the “not for sale” is written the owner’s mobile number, in bold. Evidently, he’s waiting for the big deal.

FACTFILE

Realty Boom (approx in Rs per sq ft)

2004 2005 2006

RT Nagar 700-1100 1000-1700 1400-2200

Hebbal 800-1200 900-1600 1100-2000

Yelahanka 700-1000 800-1400 900-1800

Devanahalli 200-300 250-450 400-900

sucj things force CM to rightly declare...

CM rules out more land for City industries
Deccan Herald

Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy on Monday made it clear that the state government “is not in a position” to sanction land as demanded by industries, including IT companies, around Bangalore City.

Chief Minister H D Kumaaraswamy on Monday made it clear that the state government “is not in a position” to sanction land as demanded by industries, including IT companies, around Bangalore City.

“We have no choice but to check the influx of IT industries – which is now only in and around the city. It is impossible to meet the demand for land and infrastructure,” said the chief minister while participating in the valedictory of Peenya Industries Association’s (PIA) silver jubilee celebrations. “Every IT company demands 500 acres to 1,000 acres of land around Bangalore City to set up their campus. How can the government provide such vast land for all companies,” Mr Kumaaraswamy asked. The government will not allow any company to use land acquired in their favour for real estate purposes. His government “will positively respond” to all types of investments in the state.

The government, however, “can provide land for any type of industry around Bangalore City only to a limited and reasonable extent.” Calling upon the investors to move to other cities, Mr Kumaaraswamy said: “Land is available in vast extent around cities like Mangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad and Belgaum and the government will extend all cooperation to investors, including in IT sector, to establish their offices in those cities.”

Though the chief minister admitted that the IT companies had brought a brand image to Bangalore, he said they were also equally responsible for the unusual hike in land prices, which had adversely affected the middle class and ordinary people. Is it possible for people belonging to these classes even to think of buying a site of the smallest dimension in and around Bangalore today, the Chief Minister asked. He said he had the responsibility of protecting the interest of these sections of society which were struggling to survive due to escalating cost of living in Bangalore.

Referring to the hue and cry raised by some IT industry leaders over inadequate infrastructure in Bangalore, Mr Kumaaraswamy said the Peenya industrial area lacked several basic facilities even after 35 years of its establishment.

He thanked the members of the PIA for cooperating with successive governments.

He assured the PIA members that he would soon convene a meeting of officers and industry representatives to chalk out a plan to improve infrastructure in Peenya industrial area, the largest industrial complex in the South Asia region. “The government is committed to providing necessary infrastructure to IT and other industries, but at the same time the needs of the common people cannot be ignored,” he said.

actually, quite impressed with this guy has the balls to say it as it is.
but the real way would be to find active measures to ease prices.
why give plots in arkavathy. why not flats? why add to the sprawl?

[vadi]

Audi-si noDu odi si noDu, uruLi hOgadu
give it a try, give it a spin, it ain't gonna roll

German car and copter makers eye Karnataka
Deccan Herald

German car manufacturer Audi is keen on setting up a production plant in Karnataka.

German car manufacturer Audi is keen on setting up a production plant in Karnataka.

A delegation of the car manufacturing company is visiting the State in November to hold discussions with the State government, Small Industries Minister Katta Subrahmanya Naidu said.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Naidu said Audi company, largely catering to US and European markets, had distribution centres only in Mumbai and Bangalore in the country.

Production plant

The company had already set up a production plant in China and was looking forward to a similar venture in India, preferably Karnataka, said the Minister, who was part of the team which visited Germany under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. The delegation held talks with Euro helicopter manufacturing company which expressed willingness to establish a production unit in the State, Naidu said.

Already, Euro had tied up with HAL, Bangalore, for the production of shutters of helicopters. The Prime Minister and Economy Minister of Bavaria, a provincial state in Germany, were visiting India to hold discussions in this regard, he added.

[Nelaturi]

Times of India, Bangalore Edition of 2nd May has given a status update of the Bangalore International Airport project. Scheduled to be completed by May 2008, the project is going on schedule according to TOI, 20% of the work is completed. I am unable to get an e-version of this report.

The gist (from memory) is that the runway levelling is completed and laying of bituminous layers is going on at rapid pace to beat the monsoon rains, both on the runway and the approach road connecting NH7. If the protective layers are unfinished, the rains will wash out the levelled earth and the whole job for those portions would have to be re-done. The crew of 2000 is fighting against time to finish it before the heavens open up. A lot of work on the terminal building and the admin bldg has been done, with the basement and the ground floor completed in one case.

The BIAL is also trying to coordinate with Bangalore Metro and the NHAI/BMIC to finalize the metro and highway connectivity to the new airport. Byappanahalli is going to have a major Bus, Metro hub. Apparently, Western Rly refused to allocate required land to link up KR Puram with Byappanahalli. (When will our govt agencies look at coomon good instead of nitpicking and fighting among themselves??). Alternatives with Bus/metro/Monorail connectivity are being studied in detail.

Its nice to see that things are moving guys!!!

Cheers to development.

[sudheeshnairs]

Ajay is the best person to keep us updated about the progress of Bangalore International Airport as well as Hyderabad. I am not sure whether he can divulge the details officially.

He had visited both the sites recently and I had asked for photos, but he said a "strict no no" there.

Originally Posted by Nelaturi

Times of India, Bangalore Edition of 2nd May has given a status update of the Bangalore International Airport project. Scheduled to be completed by May 2008, the project is going on schedule according to TOI, 20% of the work is completed. I am unable to get an e-version of this report.

The gist (from memory) is that the runway levelling is completed and laying of bituminous layers is going on at rapid pace to beat the monsoon rains, both on the runway and the approach road connecting NH7. If the protective layers are unfinished, the rains will wash out the levelled earth and the whole job for those portions would have to be re-done. The crew of 2000 is fighting against time to finish it before the heavens open up. A lot of work on the terminal building and the admin bldg has been done, with the basement and the ground floor completed in one case.

The BIAL is also trying to coordinate with Bangalore Metro and the NHAI/BMIC to finalize the metro and highway connectivity to the new airport. Byappanahalli is going to have a major Bus, Metro hub. Apparently, Western Rly refused to allocate required land to link up KR Puram with Byappanahalli. (When will our govt agencies look at coomon good instead of nitpicking and fighting among themselves??). Alternatives with Bus/metro/Monorail connectivity are being studied in detail.

Its nice to see that things are moving guys!!!

Cheers to development.

[Nelaturi]

Vadi - good work on the update of the proposed KSRTC project and the other articles.

Indeed, Bangalore real estate has become inaccesible for the middle class. I am not sure if blaming the IT sector for its boom as the cause, is the right thing to do - reminds me of the golden goose story whenever someone takes this line. There is a very active real estate 'mafia' if you can call it that, which is milking this boom. Builders are blaming rising real estate costs and also escalating cost of steel and cement. The ultimate sufferer in this game is the end customer. Those who cannot afford it are left disgruntled and disheartened.

HDK does make sense when he talks of unavailability of large tracts of land in and around the city. He shd not stop with that and entice industries to other towns by improving the infrastructure in tier-2 cities.

For examle, BMIC, once completed, would be a major draw for all kinds of businesses and indutries to invest in the Blr-Mysore belt. We need more such corridors to draw the investments into the interiors.

Cheers to development!

[Tintin27]

Originally Posted by Nelaturi

Times of India, Bangalore Edition of 2nd May has given a status update of the Bangalore International Airport project. Scheduled to be completed by May 2008, the project is going on schedule according to TOI, 20% of the work is completed. I am unable to get an e-version of this report.

The gist (from memory) is that the runway levelling is completed and laying of bituminous layers is going on at rapid pace to beat the monsoon rains, both on the runway and the approach road connecting NH7. If the protective layers are unfinished, the rains will wash out the levelled earth and the whole job for those portions would have to be re-done. The crew of 2000 is fighting against time to finish it before the heavens open up. A lot of work on the terminal building and the admin bldg has been done, with the basement and the ground floor completed in one case.

The BIAL is also trying to coordinate with Bangalore Metro and the NHAI/BMIC to finalize the metro and highway connectivity to the new airport. Byappanahalli is going to have a major Bus, Metro hub. Apparently, Western Rly refused to allocate required land to link up KR Puram with Byappanahalli. (When will our govt agencies look at coomon good instead of nitpicking and fighting among themselves??). Alternatives with Bus/metro/Monorail connectivity are being studied in detail.

Its nice to see that things are moving guys!!!

Cheers to development.

I heard that Railways is not interested in the project to connect the airport from byappanahalli or Cantonment.. So, it mite be Bangalore metro who mite be considered given the fact that they are already thinking of Phase II at the moment

[Babji]

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/05/03/s...0306730100.htm
BMRDA proposal for five satellite towns approved (Sathanur, Nandagudi, Bidadi, Kasaba and Solur)
They will be linked by a ring road and an intermediate ring road Acquisition of land will start in two months
The project will be completed in about three years

Bangalore: The Government has approved a proposal of the Bangalore Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (BMRDA) to form five satellite towns and link them with a ring road and an intermediate ring road...

The satellite towns to be developed include Sathanur in Kanakapura taluk; Nandagudi in Hoskote taluk; Bidadi in Ramanagaram taluk; Kasaba in Ramanagaram taluk and Solur in Magadi taluk.

Acquisition of land estimated at around 75,000 acres, will start in two months...

The estimated cost of the satellite towns ring road and the intermediate ring road is Rs. 2,650 crore. A length of 262 km of radial roads linking the two ring roads will be developed at a cost of Rs. 780 crore...

Going by BMRDA's tentative schedule, the project will be completed in about three years. The roads will be designed so as to enable vehicles to travel at 180 km an hour.

Ring road: The satellite towns ring road will be a stretch of 283 km, connecting the peripheral towns of Dobbspet; Magadi; Ramanagaram; Kanakapura; Anekal; Attibele; Sarjapura; Hoskote; Devanahalli; and Doddaballapur.

The intermediate ring road, which will extend up to 178 km, will connect the intermediate towns of Nelamangala; Tavarekere; Bidadi; Harohalli; Thattekere; Sarjapura; Hoskote; Mallapura; and Aradeshanahalli...

Grade separators: Grade separators and interchanges will be constructed at the junction of the ring roads with national highways, State highways and major district roads...
Mr. Kumaraswamy said the development of the five townships spread over nearly 60,000 acres of land was expected to bring in an investment of over Rs. 30,000 crore.

[Babji]

News From Webindia123.com
Rs 36,000 crore project to ease Bangalore's traffic congestion
Bangalore | May 02, 2006 6:43:53 PM IST

A massive Rs 36,000 crore project will be taken up by the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority...

While Rs 6000 crore would be spent on arterial ring roads and radial roads, Rs 30,000 crore would be spent on townships coming up at Hoskote, Ramanagaram, Magadi and Kanakapura.

... The townships would also have independent airstrips and helipads to cater to limited domestic air traffic needs, he added.

[magestom]

Will the ring road be an expressway like the planned Hyderabad ring road, which will have ramps only? And are you sure they mean for travel of 180km. That is 110 miles per hour. That is a higher speed than any U.S expressway allows!