The City Streets of Chennai

Streets in Chennai are usually crowded with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles (and scooters), auto rickshas (see photos) and other vehicles like buses and personal vehicles. At stoplights or other intersections, motorists and motorcycles will bunch up near the stop area and scramble to be first across the intersection.

Many shops, little stands, and other commerce locations line the streets and sidewalks. Also, beggars can be found, and some small animals and peridically a cow or ox will be found walking in the streets or being led.

 

Looking up the street where Brother and Sister Lang have their home in Chennai (home is to the left on second story)

 

Looking up the street where Brother and Sister Lang have their home in Chennai (home is to the right on second story)

 

Large lorries carrying goods to and from the shipping area in Chennai, near the Royapurum church

 

The "auto ricksha" (the yellow vehicles) is a very common mode of transportation in India, carrying as many as four or more adults as passengers (in the back)

 

Stoplights and other corners and intersections become very congested with "auto rickshas" and motorcycles and scooters and other vehicles, including buses

 

Streets in Chennai -- crowded with bicycles, motor scooters, vendors and pedestrians

 

The "auto ricksha" (the yellow vehicle) is a very common mode of transportation in India, carrying as many as four or more adults as passengers (in the back)