The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved an integrated Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy, shifting road planning from vehicle-centric to people-centric infrastructure. The framework mandates safety audits, accessible footpaths, technology-based monitoring, citizen participation and recycled materials to improve pedestrian safety statewide
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended ongoing anti-encroachment drives, stating that footpaths cannot be occupied illegally while assuring rehabilitation for affected hawkers. He emphasized balancing public convenience with livelihood concerns as eviction operations continue across Kolkata and other areas
The GHMC removed 896 encroachments on Saturday, including 440 permanent and 456 temporary structures, as part of its ongoing campaign against illegal occupation of footpaths and road margins. The operation was carried out across six zones in coordination with traffic and law-and-order police.
Hyderabad: Continuing with measures to ensure pedestrian-friendly on the city road stretches, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has been engaged in building new footpaths and renovating the existing ones. Presently, in the GHMC limits the pavements works are underway at 68 locations with an estimated cost of Rs 31.54 crore. From 2016-17 to 2021-22 […]
