GBA to launch safe footpath campaign from July 1
The Greater Bengaluru Authority is launching a 'Safe Footpath Campaign' on July 1 to remove encroachments and improve pedestrian infrastructure. The initiative follows a Supreme Court ruling declaring the right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right.
Why it matters
Urban infrastructure improvements are critical for public safety and reducing high pedestrian fatality rates in rapidly growing cities.
The five corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will launch a citywide ‘Safe Footpath Campaign’ from July 1 to clear encroachments and improve pedestrian infrastructure across the city, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said. The government has also allocated ₹70 crore for the repair and improvement of nearly 2,000 km of footpaths within GBA limits.
The article reports on local government policy and infrastructure initiatives with a focus on public safety.
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