Smart Commute Foundation’s Vision 2030 supported by The Consul General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands , Mrs. India Shweta Chaudhary, Film critic Taran Adarsh and many more.
‘To
make Mumbai the Bicycle Capital of India by 2030’. The foundation
simultaneously rolled out several initiatives for the cycling community at a
press conference and panel discussion held on 27th May 2019
Announcing the 6th edition of 'GET CYCLONED 2019 ride in the city to
celebrate World Bicycle Day, the Smart Commute Foundation for the first time in
India unveiled a Road Identity card for PAN India cyclist’s. Through this initiative, it’s an attempt to
educate the masses and create awareness towards physical activity such as
Cycling to live a fulfilling life and staying protected against the unforeseen
uncertainties.
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| Firoza Suresh with Shweta Chaudhary |
The foundation
urges citizens to participate actively in the reduction of city's congestion
and carbon emissions and define a healthy road sharing culture for motorized
and non-motorized transport on the city streets. Smart cities benefit immensely
with cycling as it’s a low cost sustainable transport and efficient to reach
the last mile.
The flagship
initiative of SCF #Cycle2Work
launched CYCLE2WORK HUB partners
Mahindra & Mahindra Worli and Nirlon Goregaon with a commitment to
encourage its employees to commute on a cycle and offer them parking facilities
and other benefits. Ms. Firoza Suresh
Founder of Smart Commute Foundation has
pledged to make cycling a currency of HEALTH and new footprint for SUSTAINABLE
Transportation. Speaking on the
occasion, she said “The Cycle2Work culture has been growing
rapidly in cities across India. The numbers have seen a sharp rise in Mumbai
over the last five years. What has been encouraging for us is not just the
tremendous response from Mumbaikars but also the support we have received from
MCGM, Mumbai Traffic Police and Corporate fraternity. I feel quite confident
that Mumbai will succeed in designing a cycling friendly mass transport
environment for tomorrow.”
Mr. Guido Tielman, Consul General of the Kingdom of
The Netherlands shares his experience of cycling in the
Netherlands where it has impacted the quality of life for everyone. Not only
for people using bikes for their daily commute, but it has also allowed them to
utilize their free time better, contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
He adds, “We are
happy to share our best practices but it is eventually India and Mumbai that
has to decide what is the most appropriate model.”
Lending their
support to the cause were present Taran Adarsh, a film critic and
journalist and Shweta Chaudhary, Mrs.
India Earth and Ambassador for Swachh Bharat. She applauded the youth of
today who are more aware of the environment and willing to bring about a
change.
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