Madurai Corporation launches complete street policy
The Madurai Corporation has adopted a new 'Complete Streets Policy' to improve urban infrastructure and pedestrian safety. The policy includes guidelines for footpaths, parking management, and street design to address traffic congestion and promote walkability.
Why it matters
It represents a shift toward people-centric urban planning in rapidly growing Indian cities, aiming to improve public health and climate resilience.
The Corporation of Madurai has approved the adoption of the Complete Streets Policy, Comprehensive Road and Street Design Guidelines, and Parking Policy, marking a major step towards creating safer, more accessible, climate resilient and people-centric streets.
A press release issued on Friday said that the policies were approved by the Corporation Council earlier in June 2026 and were prepared by the Madurai Municipal Corporation with technical support from ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy) India under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). signed in January 2026.
“With increasing vehicle ownership, Madurai is facing several issues like growing traffic congestion, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, haphazard parking, and unorganised street vending. To address these challenges, the Corporation has adopted these policy frameworks to guide the planning, design, and management of streets and parking across the city,” said Gaurav Kumar, Commissioner, Madurai Corporation.
Each approved policy and guideline will tackle specific issues.
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