Footpaths News

Hundreds of IT employees and residents in Pune's Hinjewadi protested against poor infrastructure, including potholes, lack of footpaths, and a stalled metro pro

The High Court has dismissed a plea against the removal of jhuggis, stating that footpaths are intended for pedestrians and not for encroachments.

The Greater Bengaluru Authority announced that encroachments have been cleared from 1,225km of footpaths over the past two months.

The Mysuru City Corporation has issued notices to 382 abandoned or unused vehicles for unauthorised parking on public roads and footpaths. This action aims to a

Pedestrians in Bengaluru's Old Airport Road area are facing difficulties due to the condition of the footpaths, which leave them with nowhere to walk.

The BMC chief stated that licensed hawkers are permitted to use footpaths but must not obstruct pedestrians.

Bengaluru's Safe Footpath Campaign has cleared over 200 kilometers of pedestrian walkways, but encroachments are quickly returning. Continuous monitoring and en

Encroachments have returned to Bengaluru's 'cleared' walkways just a month after they were removed, raising concerns about the safety of footpaths in the city.

Draft rules from the Greater Bengaluru Authority propose annual permits for roadside parking, steep fines, and bans near Metro stations and footpaths, potential

India's top court has highlighted the issue of unsafe footpaths and the neglected state of pedestrians in the country's cities.

Under a new 'pedestrian first' initiative, 320km of Mumbai's footpaths are slated to be cleared.

Bescom plans to relocate transformers that are blocking footpaths as part of the ongoing Clean Up Bengaluru campaign.

The High Court has directed the Kochi Corporation to establish a protocol for footpath maintenance, with the Corporation admitting past neglect of pedestrian pr

Following a Supreme Court ruling declaring safe footpaths a fundamental right, Bengaluru has initiated a pedestrian safety drive to reclaim its footpaths. This

According to PMC, two-thirds of city roads lack footpaths, and 90% of cycle tracks do not meet standards.

Bescom has been instructed to remove transformers and wires that are obstructing footpaths.

An inventory of Bescom-related obstructions on city footpaths will be prepared to facilitate their clearance.

Neeladri Road in Bengaluru's Electronics City, a key tech hub, is facing a severe walkability crisis due to issues like a poor sewerage system, unsafe footpaths

The Supreme Court has affirmed the right to walk, but the article questions whether the state will protect pedestrians or continue to use "encroachment" against

The Hindu's Bengaluru reporters are conducting a six-part series examining the issues affecting the city's footpaths, the problems faced by stakeholders, and ci

The Supreme Court recently affirmed the Fundamental Right of citizens to safe footpaths, prompting Bengaluru's civic administration to launch a 'Safe Footpath'

The absence of proper footpaths in Bengaluru makes pedestrian travel, particularly for the last mile, extremely difficult.

Footpaths in Bengaluru are reportedly broken and inaccessible, posing significant challenges for persons with disabilities.

Bengaluru authorities will begin towing and auctioning abandoned vehicles parked on footpaths after issuing a seven-day notice to owners.