The state government plans to link Namma Metro to the airport seem to be on a progressive mode in 2017.
Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, visited Bengaluru to discuss better connectivity to the airport in view of the fast-increasing air traffic in the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has proposed nine routes to the airport from Nagawara, and invited public opinion to select one of them.
While most feel this is a step in the right direction and term it as an 'efficient move', they are also voicing their skepticism alongside, given that the Metro project in the city has missed several deadlines and is in need of firm execution.
Ashok Agarwal, a businessman, says, "The Karnataka government's decision to seriously look for a long-term solution to decongest the vehicular traffic to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB) is a welcome move. Among the various options, Namma Metro seems to have an edge; therefore, the government is trying to finalise a route from Nagawara to the airport after carefully scrutinising public opinion so that there is no hiccup as in the case of the steel flyover."
He adds that the Metro link will place Bengaluru among the few cities of India which have a world-class rail link from the airport to the city.
Dhruv Sehra, national programs lead at 'NASSCOM 10,000 startups' who is a frequent flyer, says that it's a great idea to link the airport to the city.
"I normally take early morning flights only to avoid the traffic later. With the Metro connectivity in place, one will save time and it will help to plan the day and schedule accordingly. Travelling by car and getting stuck in traffic is actually a pain — it's fine when you are travelling with family and lots of luggage. But for someone like me who flies day in and day out with little luggage in hand, the Metro will be really useful. The only thing is it should be efficiently managed and well-connected to all parts of the city."
Prabhu K, an IT professional, has a similar opinion. "At the moment, there is only one proper airport road in existence. The others are all in the interiors which tend to get congested if a couple of cars get in. So as long as they can get the work done at the earliest, it's all good. The only bottleneck, in my opinion, is the implementation."
There are also some like Amit K Misra, an entrepreneur, who feel that this would only create a chaotic situation. "I am based in Delhi and frequent Bengaluru at least two to three times a month for work. Until and unless they create something that's seamless, it would lead to chaos in a city that already struggles with traffic issues. The planners will have to take into account the routine of the people and probably create parallel routes during the construction phase, so that day-to-day commutes are not disrupted. Alternatively, they will need to take the help of technology to inform citizens well in time about which routes are operational and which aren't."
He adds that the IT city invites many from other parts of the country and the world and it is a path that has to be tread with caution, in a realistic manner that suits everyone.
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The state government plans to link Namma Metro to the airport seem to be on a progressive mode in 2017.
Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, visited Bengaluru to discuss better connectivity to the airport in view of the fast-increasing air traffic in the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has proposed nine routes to the airport from Nagawara, and invited public opinion to select one of them.
While most feel this is a step in the right direction and term it as an 'efficient move’, they are also voicing their skepticism alongside, given that the Metro project in the city has missed several deadlines and is in need of firm execution.
Ashok Agarwal, a businessman, says, "The Karnataka government’s decision to seriously look for a long-term solution to decongest the vehicular traffic to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB) is a welcome move. Among the various options, Namma Metro seems to have an edge; therefore, the government is trying to finalise a route from Nagawara to the airport after carefully scrutinising public opinion so that there is no hiccup as in the case of the steel flyover.”
He adds that the Metro link will place Bengaluru among the few cities of India which have a world-class rail link from the airport to the city.
Dhruv Sehra, national programs lead at 'NASSCOM 10,000 startups’ who is a frequent flyer, says that it’s a great idea to link the airport to the city.
"I normally take early morning flights only to avoid the traffic later. With the Metro connectivity in place, one will save time and it will help to plan the day and schedule accordingly. Travelling by car and getting stuck in traffic is actually a pain — it’s fine when you are travelling with family and lots of luggage. But for someone like me who flies day in and day out with little luggage in hand, the Metro will be really useful. The only thing is it should be efficiently managed and well-connected to all parts of the city.”
Prabhu K, an IT professional, has a similar opinion. "At the moment, there is only one proper airport road in existence. The others are all in the interiors which tend to get congested if a couple of cars get in. So as long as they can get the work done at the earliest, it’s all good. The only bottleneck, in my opinion, is the implementation.”
There are also some like Amit K Misra, an entrepreneur, who feel that this would only create a chaotic situation. "I am based in Delhi and frequent Bengaluru at least two to three times a month for work. Until and unless they create something that’s seamless, it would lead to chaos in a city that already struggles with traffic issues. The planners will have to take into account the routine of the people and probably create parallel routes during the construction phase, so that day-to-day commutes are not disrupted. Alternatively, they will need to take the help of technology to inform citizens well in time about which routes are operational and which aren’t.”
He adds that the IT city invites many from other parts of the country and the world and it is a path that has to be tread with caution, in a realistic manner that suits everyone.
Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, visited Bengaluru to discuss better connectivity to the airport in view of the fast-increasing air traffic in the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has proposed nine routes to the airport from Nagawara, and invited public opinion to select one of them.
While most feel this is a step in the right direction and term it as an 'efficient move', they are also voicing their skepticism alongside, given that the Metro project in the city has missed several deadlines and is in need of firm execution.
Ashok Agarwal, a businessman, says, "The Karnataka government's decision to seriously look for a long-term solution to decongest the vehicular traffic to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB) is a welcome move. Among the various options, Namma Metro seems to have an edge; therefore, the government is trying to finalise a route from Nagawara to the airport after carefully scrutinising public opinion so that there is no hiccup as in the case of the steel flyover."
He adds that the Metro link will place Bengaluru among the few cities of India which have a world-class rail link from the airport to the city.
Dhruv Sehra, national programs lead at 'NASSCOM 10,000 startups' who is a frequent flyer, says that it's a great idea to link the airport to the city.
"I normally take early morning flights only to avoid the traffic later. With the Metro connectivity in place, one will save time and it will help to plan the day and schedule accordingly. Travelling by car and getting stuck in traffic is actually a pain — it's fine when you are travelling with family and lots of luggage. But for someone like me who flies day in and day out with little luggage in hand, the Metro will be really useful. The only thing is it should be efficiently managed and well-connected to all parts of the city."
Prabhu K, an IT professional, has a similar opinion. "At the moment, there is only one proper airport road in existence. The others are all in the interiors which tend to get congested if a couple of cars get in. So as long as they can get the work done at the earliest, it's all good. The only bottleneck, in my opinion, is the implementation."
There are also some like Amit K Misra, an entrepreneur, who feel that this would only create a chaotic situation. "I am based in Delhi and frequent Bengaluru at least two to three times a month for work. Until and unless they create something that's seamless, it would lead to chaos in a city that already struggles with traffic issues. The planners will have to take into account the routine of the people and probably create parallel routes during the construction phase, so that day-to-day commutes are not disrupted. Alternatively, they will need to take the help of technology to inform citizens well in time about which routes are operational and which aren't."
He adds that the IT city invites many from other parts of the country and the world and it is a path that has to be tread with caution, in a realistic manner that suits everyone.
The state government plans to link Namma Metro to the airport seem to be on a progressive mode in 2017.Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, visited Bengaluru to discuss better connectivity to the airport in view of the fast-increasing air traffic in the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has proposed nine routes to the airport from Nagawara, and invited public opinion to select one of them.
While most feel this is a step in the right direction and term it as an 'efficient move’, they are also voicing their skepticism alongside, given that the Metro project in the city has missed several deadlines and is in need of firm execution.
Ashok Agarwal, a businessman, says, "The Karnataka government’s decision to seriously look for a long-term solution to decongest the vehicular traffic to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB) is a welcome move. Among the various options, Namma Metro seems to have an edge; therefore, the government is trying to finalise a route from Nagawara to the airport after carefully scrutinising public opinion so that there is no hiccup as in the case of the steel flyover.”
He adds that the Metro link will place Bengaluru among the few cities of India which have a world-class rail link from the airport to the city.
Dhruv Sehra, national programs lead at 'NASSCOM 10,000 startups’ who is a frequent flyer, says that it’s a great idea to link the airport to the city.
"I normally take early morning flights only to avoid the traffic later. With the Metro connectivity in place, one will save time and it will help to plan the day and schedule accordingly. Travelling by car and getting stuck in traffic is actually a pain — it’s fine when you are travelling with family and lots of luggage. But for someone like me who flies day in and day out with little luggage in hand, the Metro will be really useful. The only thing is it should be efficiently managed and well-connected to all parts of the city.”
Prabhu K, an IT professional, has a similar opinion. "At the moment, there is only one proper airport road in existence. The others are all in the interiors which tend to get congested if a couple of cars get in. So as long as they can get the work done at the earliest, it’s all good. The only bottleneck, in my opinion, is the implementation.”
There are also some like Amit K Misra, an entrepreneur, who feel that this would only create a chaotic situation. "I am based in Delhi and frequent Bengaluru at least two to three times a month for work. Until and unless they create something that’s seamless, it would lead to chaos in a city that already struggles with traffic issues. The planners will have to take into account the routine of the people and probably create parallel routes during the construction phase, so that day-to-day commutes are not disrupted. Alternatively, they will need to take the help of technology to inform citizens well in time about which routes are operational and which aren’t.”
He adds that the IT city invites many from other parts of the country and the world and it is a path that has to be tread with caution, in a realistic manner that suits everyone.