1st place to Bengaluru in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge'

1st place in the list of 10 selected cities globally

1st PLACE  to BENGALURU in the 'SUSTAINABLE CITIES CHALLENGE'

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

 Bengaluru: Bengaluru has been ranked first among the final 10 cities in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition organized by the Toyota Mobility Foundation.

 The 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition started in June and more than 150 cities from 46 countries of the world participated in this competition. Cities presented plans to be adopted to improve mobility.

 Bengaluru has been ranked first in the shortlist of 10 cities published on November 8 considering the projects submitted by the cities. Varanasi is at the eighth position. September 18 is the last day for admission, after which the selection process takes place. A grant of ₹25 crore will be given each year to the three cities that will be finally selected.

 Plans were presented to improve the traffic system, to provide accident-free, motorist-friendly facilities. Bangalore city also presented the plans of 'Brand Bangalore - Smooth Traffic Bangalore' report for traffic management, modernization of infrastructure, prevention of accidents.

 BBMP said in the project proposal submitted for the competition that the city is committed to adopting a new system for smooth traffic by using artificial intelligence technology to provide safety to pedestrians and cycle users.

 The foundation's experts will analyze the projects of 10 cities. They will get information about various dimensions including planning of projects, their implementation, adoption of technology. The final three cities will be announced in February 2024, said Ryan Klemm, the foundation's director of programs.

Team to Bengaluru

 A team of experts from Toyota Mobility Foundation will come to Bangalore to provide information, analysis and suggestions on the plans to be adopted by Bengaluru for smooth traffic in the 'Sustainable Cities Challenge' competition, said BBMP Principal Engineer B.S. Prahlad said

 City representatives were supposed to participate in the workshop to be held in Dallas, Texas, USA from November 13 to 15 with experts on project design and problem management. Unable to go due to Diwali occasion. Therefore, the team of the organization is coming to Bangalore on November 21 and will hold consultations with representatives of Varanasi city along with our city. Finally, if Bengaluru is selected among the three cities, Totota Mobility Foundation will provide grants for the next 5 years for the modernization of the traffic system.

 10 cities in Short list

 1. Bangalore, India

 2. Detroit, America

 3. Fortaleza, Brazil

 4. Medellin, Colombia

 5. Mexico City, Mexico

 6. New Orleans, America

 7. Seberang Perai, Malaysia

 8. Varanasi, India

 9. Venice, Italy

 10. York, United Kingdom

 City Challenges could have a high impact on:  

• Improving inclusivity in mobility  
• Improving safety for residents
• Improving sustainability of mobility systems, reducing carbon emissions and negative environmental impact  
• Specifically, we were seeking cities with Mobility issues unsolved through current pathways and processes, but potentially addressed though a range of innovators using different approaches.
• The potential to explore the transferability or scalability of solutions after the City Challenge has ended.  
• Capacity to partner on delivering City Challenges. This includes evidence of commitment from local government and other relevant stakeholders, alignment with local plans and strategies, and availability of resources such as staff and facilities to support the Challenge.

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