In celebration of World Car-Free Day, we held a vibrant event, near Mandai, in the core city of Pune. The initiative aimed to promote the concept of car-free cities and engage citizens in meaningful discussions about sustainable urban mobility. The event attracted a diverse group of participants, including local residents, students, and visitors to the historic core city of Pune. Attendees had the opportunity to share their perspectives on the importance of reducing car dependency and enhancing public transportation, cycling, and walking infrastructure.

In celebration of World Bicycle Day, organisations across Pune, including Parisar, organised a series of activities to promote cycling, sustainability, and community engagement, during the first week of June. Here’s a recap:

We are thrilled to share highlights from Pune's inaugural Annual Cycling Conference, an event that marked a significant milestone not only for Pune but also for cycling enthusiasts across India. The conference, held on March 30, 2024, at the SM Joshi Socialist Foundation in Sadashiv Peth, Pune, brought together a diverse array of panelists, moderators, and participants passionate about promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation.

As a part of our Schools for a cycle friendly Pune initiative, we undertook a Cognitive Mapping Exercise with students. The term "cognitive mapping" may sound complex, but at its core, it involves the mental processes of acquiring, representing, storing, and using information about the spatial properties of our physical surroundings. In simpler terms, it's about understanding how individuals perceive and navigate their environment.