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Sustainable Mobility Network organises ‘Two Wheels Gurugram’

Gurugram, Dec 8 (UNI) Sustainable Mobility Network has organised “Two Wheels Gurugram”, an event centred towards an urgent cause ie the need for improved cycling infrastructure.
In order to spark a conversation around cyclists and their safety, a panel discussion was curated on Thursday, which saw participation from influential stakeholders addressing different point of views, ranging from social and environment needs to planning, designing & infrastructure, public policy and more.
“Two Wheels Gurugram” brings together decision makers, CEOs, active citizens, RWAs and civil society organisations in order to initiate conversations around the outlook the city has had toward cyclists, what needs to be changed and how can this change be brought about.

Nidhi Madan, Director, Samarthyam, National Centre for Accessible Environments said, "Planning for a sustainable city should include a multidisciplinary collaboration approach. The design should take into account all stakeholders' perspectives, accessibility and universal design for all, safety, intuitiveness, flexibility, thermal comfort and address all possible future impacts. If this is done well, we are set to move towards not just a cycle-friendly city but a sustainably planned and liveable city."

Sarika Panda Bhatt, the Bicycle Mayor of Gurugram and Co-founder of Raahgiri Foundation, shared, “We have been working to make Gurugram a safe cycling region for several years. Though there is progress, it is simply not enough. Cyclists’ lives continue to be lost. More road infrastructure has continued to be dominant in the city. It is high time we recognise that there is an abundance of cyclists in this city, and they deserve to move around without fear. The city should focus on moving people. This event is an opportunity to raise our collective voices against this lack of safety, and demand safer and more sustainable transport.”

Mallika Arya, senior campaigner, Help Delhi Breathe added, “We owe it to every single resident to have and provide safe cycling and walking infrastructure in our cities. Non motorized transport will not only help us reduce vehicular emissions in the city, but plays a critical role in developing the social fabric of our cities. ‘Two Wheels Gurugram’ is an attempt to leverage the power of art to add to a movement that has been building and brewing in the city for years - a movement to improve our cities, more specifically reclaim the roads by cyclists and pedestrians.”

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