Parking motorcycles on footpath inconveniences pedestrians in Coimbatore
Pedestrians in Coimbatore are facing significant inconvenience due to motorcycles being parked on footpaths near major city landmarks. Local authorities acknowledge the issue, citing a lack of adequate parking infrastructure as the primary cause for the violation.
Why it matters
The issue highlights the challenges of urban planning and the conflict between vehicle ownership and pedestrian safety in rapidly growing Indian cities.
Motorcycles parked on footpaths continue to inconvenience pedestrians in several parts of Coimbatore, particularly near the Combined Court Complex at Gopalapuram, on the Smart City-developed walkways along D.B. Road and T.V. Swamy Road in R.S. Puram, and at a few locations on Avinashi Road. Despite repeated enforcement drives, two-wheelers continue to occupy pedestrian space.
Residents said senior citizens, persons with disabilities and children are often forced onto the carriageway as footpaths remain blocked.
“It is difficult to walk near the Combined Court Complex, especially on working days when the pavements are filled with parked two-wheelers. Patients and their attendants visiting the nearby hospital are also forced to walk on the road,” alleged M. Lakshmi, a regular visitor to the area.
“The footpaths were built for pedestrians, but shopkeepers and their customers park motorcycles on them throughout the day,” alleged Sahil Krishna, a resident of R.S. Puram.
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