Image: Kandy Lake seen from the Kandy View Point Most cities have roads. Some have parks. A few have beautiful waterfronts. But it is exceptionally rare for a city to possess a continuous waterfront promenade that is scenic, easily accessible, seamlessly connected to daily life, and enjoyed by thousands of people every day. Kandy is fortunate to have exactly that. The approximately 3.5-kilometre promenade surrounding Kandy Lake is far more than a pleasant place for an evening

The launch of Lanka Metro Transit marks one of the most promising developments in Sri Lanka's urban public transport system in decades, a welcome shift in a country where public transport has suffered decades of neglect. In just over a month of operation, the pilot service has demonstrated strong public demand and shown that Sri Lankans are willing to embrace a higher-quality public transport experience when it is reliable, comfortable, and convenient. (Image Source: srilanka

The recent decision to legally re-establish the Bogambara Prison should prompt an important discussion about the future of one of the most strategically located sites in Sri Lanka. The debate should not be about whether Sri Lanka needs additional prison capacity, it undoubtedly does. Rather, it should be about whether a prison represents the highest and best use of nearly 13 acres of land in the very heart of Kandy. In urban development, every parcel of land has an opportunit

Sri Lanka is once again grappling with a familiar and recurring challenge: a fuel crisis. Each time such a crisis emerges, the national response tends to focus on securing fuel supplies, through imports, negotiations, and short-term distribution measures. While these responses are necessary, they rarely address a deeper and more structural issue: the country’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels for everyday mobility. A more fundamental question therefore remains largely unaddre

Figure 1: The roof the the complex is designed to suite the architectural identity of Kandy Introduction Kandy City Center, also known as...

Understanding Induced Demand in Transportation and Why It Matters Image: npr.org In Sri Lanka, it is widely assumed by both the public and authorities that road widening is the solution to reducing traffic congestion. However, in reality, expanding roads in urban areas often exacerbates congestion in the long term. To grasp why this happens, it’s essential to understand a phenomenon known as induced demand. Induced demand is a critical concept in transportation planning that

Part 2: Do You Know the Difference Between Streets and Roads? And How it Affects Our Everyday Life? (Read part 1 here ) Streets vs....

Part 1: They Count Vehicles, Not People In Sri Lanka, the primary indicator used for measuring the traffic flow on roads is Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Hours of Delay. These are indicators used for assessing the performance of a road network based on measurements like vehicle speed, density, congestion, etc. However, most transportation and urban planning experts around the world now agree that ‘LOS’ and ‘Vehicle Hours of Delay’ are not effective indicators to measure