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PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS IN INDIA
Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SCThe Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The...- Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisisCommuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards c...
- FIIs won't return to Indian markets in a hurry; only 3 triggers may bring them back: Amar K AmbaniForeign institutional investors (FIIs) are unlikely to return to Indian equities soon due to structural and cyclical forces, including mode...
- 'Feels like crossing Strait of Hormuz': Noida Sector 51–52 Metro route becomes daily nightmare for commuters. Watch viral videoThe narrow pathway between Noida Sector 51 Metro Station and Noida Sector 52 Metro Station has become a daily challenge for commuters in th...
- It's high time Indians inculcate civic sense and follow traffic rules, says Bombay HCThe Bombay High Court stressed the need for Indian citizens to develop civic sense and adhere to traffic rules, drawing parallels with deve...
- Footpaths first, tech later: What broken pavements say about India’s development modelThe article criticizes the dire state of Indian city footpaths, highlighting their absence or poor condition, which forces pedestrians onto...
- Anand Mahindra has a low-cost, quick fix to upgrade life in Indian cities. It can 'improve comfort and boost local businesses'Anand Mahindra has praised an ongoing redevelopment project in Mehsana, using it to highlight a simple, low-cost urban upgrade that he beli...
- Journalist Siddique Kappan, 10 others booked for obstructing pedestrian movement during event in KochiKochi Police have filed a case against journalist Siddique Kappan and ten others following a solidarity event held in Vanchi Square. The ev...
- SC calls proper footpaths a constitutional right, asks states, UTs to frame pedestrian-friendly guidelinesThe Supreme Court has instructed all states and union territories to create guidelines for proper footpaths. This directive emphasizes pede...
- Painful pedestrians, you are not alone!Walking in Athens resembles navigating an obstacle course, with motorbikes, cars, and illegal structures occupying pavements. Social media ...
- The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapesIndia had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth....
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno scores zero stars in crash testIn the frontal impact the model showed stable structure performance while the side impact test showed high intrusion in the door with poor ...
- Nine companies submits RFQ to redevelop New Delhi railway stationAbout 20 companies participated in the first pre-bid meeting, of which nine have submitted Request for Qualification, according to the Rail...
- Walking the talk on mobile mindfulnessHonolulu in Hawaii has banned texting or even looking at mobile phones while crossing roads.
- Killer Indian roads claim lives of 56 pedestrians dailyPedestrians are the most vulnerable road users as they have no protection in case of an accident.
- Parking, driving on footpaths may attract stiff finesGovernment is introducing deterrent fines on traffic violations for the safety and rights of pedestrians and cyclists in cities.
- Delhi LG Najeeb Jung orders drive to clear footpathsThe initiative was taken on priority basis after several incidents of accidents involving pedestrians walking on the road were reported.
- What of road safety? Is the finance minister bothered?About 35% of all accidental deaths in India take place on the roads. Indians are 20 times as likely to die of a road accident.
- City growth: When big is not beautifulIs the current size of cities justifiable in terms of greater efficiencies in the production of goods, services and amenities offered to th...
- Perils of ignoring pedestrian issuesIt’s unclear when the word pedestrian came to mean the ordinary, the infra dig, the undistinguished or dull.
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