About 550 avid cyclists in Bengaluru came together to participate in the first edition of ‘Pedaluru’ this Sunday. They started early in the morning from Kanteerava Stadium and took to the streets of the city to raise awareness about sustainable mobility and the benefits of cycling. Here’s everything that went down in this exciting event.
Bengaluru Pedals Away To Celebrate Good Health & Sustainable Mobility
Here’s a quick teaser of today’s event – the 1st edition of Pedaluru. Bengaluru is probably the most cycling-friendly city in the country in terms of weather, adoption and its people’s love for the city.
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From engineers to corporate professionals, people from all walks and circles of life got together this Sunday in Bengaluru to participate in ‘Pedaluru’. This not-for-profit event aimed to promote health, sustainability, and active mobility with the help of avid cyclists of the city. In fact, more than 550 cyclists came together for this early-morning event that started from Kanteerava Stadium.
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This first edition of Pedaluru was organised by the Council for Active Mobility. While talking to Bangalore Mirror, Sathya Sankaran, Bengaluru’s Bicycle Mayor, said that this event advocates for better cycling infrastructure and improved and strict enforcement of traffic laws for cyclist safety. He further mentioned how they wish to make Bengaluru the cycling capital of India.
To achieve this goal, they collaborated with government agencies like the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), K-RIDE, and Bengaluru Smart City (BenSCL) to spread awareness about this initiative.
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MN Anucheth, Bengaluru’s Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) was the chief guest at the event and he talked about the importance of cycling and how it can help solve the city’s traffic problems there.
Why Initiatives Like Pedaluru Are Needed In The City?
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Before the event on Sunday, MN Anucheth and Pedaluru shared a video message on their Instagram page that talked about this initiative. In the video, MN Anucheth talked about the ever-growing numbers of motorised vehicles in the city and how shifting to a sustainable mode of transport like a cycle can help reduce carbon emissions. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) talked about how the Bengaluru Traffic Police support this movement and wishes they contribute to a cleaner, greener, and better Bengaluru.
Not only are these folks creating awareness about pollution and the need for sustainable alternatives, but they are also bringing together the community to achieve that. Now, this is what we call an impactful initiative!
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