Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets
The Coimbatore Corporation has adopted new policies for street design, parking, and complete streets to improve urban mobility and safety. Developed with ITDP India, these guidelines aim to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport in future infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
These policies represent a shift toward sustainable, climate-resilient urban planning in rapidly growing Indian cities.
Coimbatore Corporation sets out policies for safer, sustainable streets Coimbatore Coimbatore Corporation has adopted three policies and guidelines aimed at improving road safety and promoting sustainable urban mobility, according to a Corporation statement. The three documents are the Coimbatore Complete Streets Policy, Comprehensive Road and Street Design Guidelines, and Parking Policy. They were developed with technical support from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) India. The Complete Streets Policy provides a framework for integrating walking, cycling, public transport, road safety, accessibility and climate-resilient planning into the city’s future transport and infrastructure investments.
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