Capt. Chowta writes to CM seeking pedestrian-friendly Mangaluru master plan
Member of Parliament Captain Brijesh Chowta has requested that the Mangaluru government prioritize pedestrian safety and accessibility in the city's upcoming master plan. He cited a Supreme Court ruling to emphasize the fundamental right of citizens to safe walking infrastructure.
Why it matters
Integrating pedestrian-friendly design into urban planning is essential for improving public health, safety, and mobility in rapidly growing cities.
Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament (MP) Captain Brijesh Chowta on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeking the incorporation of pedestrian safety, accessibility and mobility as key planning principles in the forthcoming master plan for Mangaluru.
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