We are all aware of the the plight of Pune - bad roads, pollution, congestion, lack of footpaths, pathetic public transport, chaotic traffic. A much improved public transport would serve citizens of Pune well and reduce much of the above mentioned difficulties. I request your opinion on the SB Road Bus Priority Proposal I have submitted to the PMC, submitted to PMC in Dec 08. To collect views of people, I have created a web survey form. You may offer initial views by visiting this form here . This survey has only 4 Yes/No questions and a free text box for your comments / suggestions and should take only a minute of your time. However, before filling out the, please make yourself acquanited with the SB Road Bus Priority Scheme Proposal from the two part documentation below - Part One of the proposal is available here - (2MB) Part Two (FAQ format) is available here - (1MB) In summary , the SB road reportedly carries up to 58000 people per hour during peak time. Yet, this road is ser
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