From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Fri Apr 5 16:42:38 2013 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:42:38 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Searching World Streets - An open library and toolkit at your... Message-ID: <008701ce31d1$31bcb660$95362320$@britton@ecoplan.org> https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQAxmvSXbipL3bre&w=154&h= 154&url=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fworldstreets.files.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F0 4%2Fmagnifying-glass.jpg%3Ffit%3D1000%252C1000World Streets is more than a collaborative blog with a very specific focus; it also offers an extensive site and collection of working materials, references and tools in support of our collective push to more sustainable cities. At this point several thousand articles, tools, images, and other media are assembled in the family of World Streets sustainability toolkit. 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 192 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20130405/007f906a/attachment.png From yanivbin at gmail.com Fri Apr 5 19:37:24 2013 From: yanivbin at gmail.com (Vinay Baindur) Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:07:24 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Public opinion to be sought on proposed metro rail plan Message-ID: metro in Banaras/ Varanasi? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Public-opinion-to-be-sought-on-proposed-metro-rail-plan/articleshow/19391611.cms *Public opinion to be sought on proposed metro rail plan* Rajeev Dixit, TNN | Apr 5, 2013, 04.07 AM IST VARANASI: Previous efforts of introducing metro rail service in the city failed to impress the sanctioning authorities. But the proposals made in the new masterplan-2031 for the city clearly that the town and country planners still see a need for metro rail service here. The proposals made under comprehensive mobility plan of Varanasi Masterplan-2031 had been approved by a state-level committee as well as Varanasi Development Authority board and will be made public to seek suggestions and objections from citizens between April 25 and May 25. The town and country planning department has proposed metro rail on four routes in the expanded city limits. VDA vice-chairman VK Singh admitted that such proposal have been mentioned in the new masterplan. Under this proposal, one underground metro line has been proposed between Cantonment railway station and Lanka. An elevated metro line is proposed between Cantonment railway station and Sarnath. Another elevated metro line is proposed between DLW and Mughalsarai via Cantonment and City railway stations. One more elevated metro line is proposed between Kutchehri and Babatpur via Shivpur. The proposal for creation of six big parking sites has also been made in the new masterplan. This is not the first occasion when dream for bringing metro line in the city has been seen. Before the beginning of process of making new masterplan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had visited the city in March 2008 when he sought a proposal to develop modern transport system here. After the PM's visit, joint secretary and mission director of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) issued directives for preparing a proposal on development of transport system. The VDA engaged a Gurgaon-based company to prepare a comprehensive mobility plan in 2009. Under this plan, the proposals for an underground rail transit between Lanka and Sarnath via Cantt Railway Station and light elevated rail transit between DLW and Mughalsarai and from Kuchehri to Babatpur were made. However, it could not materialise. Before it, in March 2008 representative of all the major cities having the status of metropolitan cities had been called at Lucknow to present proposals on metro rail in the presence of Delhi Metro authorities and top officials of the state government. During that meeting, the VDA had given presentation to create the infrastructure of underground metro rail on two routes in Varanasi, including one between Mohansarai by-pass and Sarnath via Hurdattpur, DLW, Dashaswamedh, Machhodari Park, City Railway station, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Pandeypur, Pahadia and Ashapur and other between Babatpur airport and birthplace of Sant Ravidas via Shivpur, Kutchehri, Cantt. railway station, Sigra, Rathyatra, Bhelupur, Sankat Mochan and Lanka crossing. However, no attention was paid towards these proposals of VDA by any agency or government. These proposals were made despite the fact that many other proposals made by VDA for bringing metro rail service here had already been rejected at initial stage as the feasibility could not be proved in past. From jmontfra at hotmail.com Mon Apr 8 21:19:20 2013 From: jmontfra at hotmail.com (=?Windows-1252?B?SmF2aWVyIENhbGV0cu1v?=) Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:19:20 +0100 Subject: [sustran] Mobile Lives Forum: a novel initiative fostering critical research and debate on the transition to alternative mobility systems In-Reply-To: References: , , , Message-ID: www.forumviesmobiles.org The Mobile Lives Forum is an independent institute created in 2011 to foster critical research and debate about mobility futures. In collaboration with research centres worldwide we produce original research, organize thought-provoking events and pioneer new ways of knowing and debating based on the collaboration between the arts, the social sciences and transportation studies and practitioners. Aware of the challenges posed by the current economic, energy and environmental crises, the Mobile Lives Forum expands debate on the transition to alternative mobility systems by encouraging critical viewpoints on mobility and the ?good life?: Is a mobile life a ?good life?? Could new combinations of physical travel and telecommunications enhance human flourishing and facilitate a transition to low-carbon mobilities? What are the different and contested mobility futures involved in diverse notions of the ?good life?? In addressing these questions we are driven by the ?mobilities turn? in the social sciences and especially its concern with social futures. The possibility to imagine social futures can disturb established ways of thought and practice and prompt alternative worldviews. The Mobile Lives Forum is opening up new spaces to imagine mobility futures by bringing together a transnational collective of artists, scholars, mobility researchers and transportation practitioners. The Mobile Lives Forum has been created by the state-owned SNCF (French railways). From its location in the heart of Paris, the institute links with communities of scholars, practitioners, artists and activists across the world and is concerned with mobile lives and mobility systems in all continents, including emerging powers and nations in the Global South. Interactive Website www.forumviesmobiles.org The Mobile Lives Forum interactive website (in English and French) is addressed to students, scholars, artists and practitioners seeking to be updated with and participate in debates about mobility worldwide. With your help, the website will become a dynamic space for learning and exchange on mobility. By creating your account, you can comment on the videos, audio reports and texts posted every week by members of the international mobility community. These include current theoretical and practical debates, news commentaries and works of art. You can also take part in writing entries for the mobility lexicon, submit issues for discussion and participate in virtual workshops. In the website you can find out about the Forum?s art and science projects and much more. To contact the Forum with your suggestions, observations and questions, go to webmaster@forumviesmobiles.org We hope you enjoy browsing and taking part in our website! The Mobile Lives Forum? From center at cleanairasia.org Thu Apr 11 16:02:35 2013 From: center at cleanairasia.org (Clean Air Asia Center) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:02:35 +0800 Subject: [sustran] Job Opportunity at Clean Air Asia: Executive Director In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The Clean Air Asia Center is looking for an* Executive Director*. Please see enclosed Vacancy Announcement or refer to link http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/opportunities. Location: Clean Air Asia office in Manila, Philippines with local/international travel Duration of Appointment: 3 years, renewable for additional term(s), with a probationary period of 3 months The Executive Director reports, through its Chairman, to an international nine person Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced professional with: - Dynamic and strategic leadership capabilities and the ability to define and execute goals to realize the mission of Clean Air Asia; - Clear understanding of global and regional environment and development issues with an emphasis on air quality and climate change in Asia; - Ability to inspire, lead and motivate the staff and project a strong presence to Clean Air Asia?s external constituencies, including government officials, stakeholders and sponsors; - Proven track record in resource mobilization and partnership building and affinity with the challenges facing non-profit organizations; - Experience in developing and overseeing large scale projects funded by international organizations and foundations; - Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, experience working in multi-cultural settings, preferably in Asia; and - Advanced university degree preferably in a relevant subject area, e.g. environmental sciences and/or extensive professional experience at a senior level preferably in air quality management or related field. *Interested applicants should email Robert O?Keefe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (Rokeefe@healtheffects.org) and copy Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia (glynda.bathan@cleanairasia.org) before 17April 2013 to receive a full package of information about the vacancy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.* Thank you.* Clean Air Asia ** * *Unit 3505 Robinsons Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue, Pasig City 1605 PHILIPPINES * Tel +632 631 1390 l Fax +632 631 0897 *l *center@cleanairasia.org *www.cleanairasia.org l w ww.facebook.com/cleanairasia **l twitter: @cleanairasia* * * -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Clean Air Asia Executive Director Vacancy Announcement.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 62655 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20130411/7b87d31c/CleanAirAsiaExecutiveDirectorVacancyAnnouncement-0001.pdf From center at cleanairasia.org Tue Apr 23 15:37:22 2013 From: center at cleanairasia.org (Clean Air Asia Center) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:37:22 +0800 Subject: [sustran] EXTENDED: Job Opportunity at Clean Air Asia - Executive Director Message-ID: The Clean Air Asia Center is looking for an* Executive Director*. Please see enclosed Vacancy Announcement or refer to link http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/opportunities. Location: Clean Air Asia office in Manila, Philippines with local/international travel Duration of Appointment: 3 years, renewable for additional term(s), with a probationary period of 3 months The Executive Director reports, through its Chairman, to an international nine person Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced professional with: - Dynamic and strategic leadership capabilities and the ability to define and execute goals to realize the mission of Clean Air Asia; - Clear understanding of global and regional environment and development issues with an emphasis on air quality and climate change in Asia; - Ability to inspire, lead and motivate the staff and project a strong presence to Clean Air Asia?s external constituencies, including government officials, stakeholders and sponsors; - Proven track record in resource mobilization and partnership building and affinity with the challenges facing non-profit organizations; - Experience in developing and overseeing large scale projects funded by international organizations and foundations; - Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English, experience working in multi-cultural settings, preferably in Asia; and - Advanced university degree preferably in a relevant subject area, e.g. environmental sciences and/or extensive professional experience at a senior level preferably in air quality management or related field. *Interested applicants should email Robert O?Keefe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (Rokeefe@healtheffects.org) and copy Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia (glynda.bathan@cleanairasia.org) before 15 May 2013 to receive a full package of information about the vacancy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.* Thank you.* Clean Air Asia ** * *Unit 3505 Robinsons Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue, Pasig City 1605 PHILIPPINES * Tel +632 631 1390 l Fax +632 631 0897 *l *center@cleanairasia.org *www.cleanairasia.org l w ww.facebook.com/cleanairasia **l twitter: @cleanairasia* * * -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Clean Air Asia Executive Director Vacancy Announcement.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 62675 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20130423/8fe259f3/CleanAirAsiaExecutiveDirectorVacancyAnnouncement-0001.pdf