Sustainable Mobility Network
SwitchON Foundation is a part of a national Sustainable Mobility Network, which is an informal network of organizations from across India that work on transportation and mobility issues. The Network primarily focuses on streamlining and optimizing local policy action for a transformative change reflecting on India’s ambitious ongoing EV Transition.
As a part of the network SwitchON Foundation works towards awareness building among masses, while campaigning for adoption of a clean transportation system like Non motorized transport system in Kolkata. Over the years, in the backdrop of growing air pollution in the city, SwitchON Foundation has successfully highlighted the importance of a clean public transportation system and has been advocating for lifting the ‘Ban on Cycling’ on Kolkata primary roads. SwitchON also has been advocating for the introduction of the Trams System in Kolkata, which has been historically India’s oldest EV transportation system.
Key Initiatives & ProgrammesCycle to work
Cycle for work
Safe Cycling
EV Auto Rickshaws
Achievements
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Large Scale awareness on safe cycling through various activities throughout the year in Kolkata and adjoining areas
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Actively involved in promoting cycling along with NKDA among professionals under its flagship programme – “Cycle to Work”
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Successfully highlighted the challenges faced by lakhs of livelihood cyclists in the city through surveys and perception studies, involving reputed institutions like Amity University in Kolkata