The concern letterbox and Dreamline were interactive information gathering initiatives where individuals could raise their concerns through the concern letterbox as well as their aspirations for the future by hanging their ‘dream’ on the dreamline, sharing their dreams with other passer-bys. 

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Responses:

14 letters were concerned with the way people were driving, many pressing the need for people to have better understanding of road rules, such as driving while using a mobile device, driving side by side and speeding. Underage driving and driving under influence were also raised, suggesting open conversations in schools regarding the Auroville youth mortality tied with drunk driving.

 

8 letters addressed road quality, communicating the need for a cyclepath on the Kuilapalayam tar road, the need for more speed bumps (in order to slow down traffic) as well as the need to have less speed bumps (with the argument that they are a road hazard and injurious to the spine). There was also a suggestion to add more benches along the cyclepaths, to encourage more pedestrians to take them instead of jaywalking. Sharp turns and blindspots in crossings also came up as a topic, with the suggestion to add reflective tape so the turn is visible at night, as well as mirrors to eradicate blind spots. There was also a suggestion to separate the road and the parking at Solar Kitchen.

 

6 letters directly aimed at roundabouts, suggesting that it was ill-placed or that people did not know how to use it properly. 

 

4 letters suggested having more signboards, three of which were concerned with speeding. 

 

5 Letters were tied with having too much traffic on the roads, calling for less vehicle usage by using cycles, walking, and possibly having public transport through the instalment of a tramway.

 

3 Letters voiced concerns over electric cycles, two in regards to them being silent when approaching from behind / corners and one in regards to electrical vehicles speeding in cycle paths.