Re: Restoring Footpaths
Post: every one seems to have forgotten the footpath. we keep planning for transportation, traffic and citizen discipline.i am sure developement of footpaths across bangalore will go a long way in solving the transportation and traffic problems also. today no one can walk continuously and steadily for more than one second. most of the time the fear of getting hit by a vehicle looms large in our minds. while developing roads a certain portion has to be earmarked for footpath and the authorities must ensure that there is no encroachment.enough has been said about the encroachments in the forum. rangarao road is basavangudi is a good example of a well maintained footpaths. i have not had the opportunity to see any other road in bangalore in the areas that i normally walk or drive(jayanagar,koramangala,indiranagar). in chennai some authority is trying to work on the footpath by involving private sector companies. I am sure in bangalore the government and coporates should jointly undertake this initiative. it does not cost much as compared to the investments in transportation. a functional footpath will also help eliminate road accidents.
