MUMBAI: State environment minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday inaugurated BMC’sinitiative to improve walkability, pedestrianisation and urban design intervention for city footpaths. The inauguration took place at two of four pilot demonstration sites at Chembur and Dadar.
Officials said that these initiatives have been undertaken by BMC to create a set of “high standards” for the improvement of footpaths and pedestrianised areas through pilot projects in different wards, showcasing appropriate and effective urban elements.
The BMC said in a statement that footpath re-engineering with concrete panels with a design life of 40–50 years to provide uniform, levelled surfaces provide ease of movement and universal accessibility kerb crossing ramps and median refuge islands and safe streets by illuminating footpaths will be a part of the project.
Officials said that the project duration is 15 months and work will be undertaken in phases.
Roads in Wadala, Matunga, Chembur, Bandra and Goregaon are part of the project.
