Re: [datameet] Re: BMTC is inviting suggestions for new routes

2017-06-07 Thread Arun Ganesh
Here's another map of the transit network using the BMTC data shared by Sajjad thats shows route numbers and stop names. Might be of use to explore: View Map

[datameet] Re: BMTC is inviting suggestions for new routes

2017-06-07 Thread Nagesh Aras
Actually I should have started the *BMTC problems* list with the most critical issue: The BMTC trips must be cheap, comfortable and reasonably fast, compared to the citizen's own vehicle. Only then would he think of switching. But BMTC journey offers none of these incentives: 1. It is not

[datameet] Re: BMTC is inviting suggestions for new routes

2017-06-07 Thread Nagesh Aras
Wonderful visualization! I would like to join this effort. Bangalore roads are choked because many people still don't use public transport, because of issues (see below). If these issues are addressed, a lot of single-occupancy cars will vanish from the roads. First of all, we need to

[datameet] Shapefiles of Villages of Tamil Nadu

2017-06-07 Thread Partha Sarathi Ghose
Dear All, Greetings. I have been working on a short mapping work and for that I need shapefile for the districts of Tamil Nadu and also Kerala. Luckily I was able to avail information on the villages of Kerala from the http://datameet.org/ website and the information is absolutely nice.