- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken a proactive step to address pedestrian safety concerns by launching a city-wide audit of footpaths.
- The audit aims to identify encroachments and ensure safe walking spaces for pedestrians in line with the "Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Policy."
- With over 757 kilometers of footpaths in Pune, encroachments by unauthorized vendors have rendered many footpaths unusable, forcing pedestrians onto congested roads.
- PMC Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale has directed a comprehensive audit to assess the current state of footpaths, with the report expected to be released soon.
- Key measures include the formation of Rapid Action Teams to inspect footpaths and enforce "No Hawker Zones" in specific areas to prevent encroachments.
- Strict enforcement measures will be implemented to remove unauthorized vendors and ensure footpaths remain accessible through regular monitoring.
- Efforts will focus on effective implementation of the Pedestrian Safety and Convenience Policy, with public awareness campaigns planned to educate residents and businesses.
- Despite investments in footpath construction, lack of enforcement has been a challenge, with critics highlighting the need for practical solutions to pedestrian safety issues.
- Local residents have expressed frustration over growing encroachments and raised concerns about pedestrian safety, including the risk of accidents on busy roads.
- Ensuring pedestrian safety is crucial for reducing traffic congestion, preventing accidents, and improving urban mobility and accessibility for all residents in Pune.
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