Altamount Road: Where Luxury Meets Broken Footpaths
Altamount Road is widely regarded as a symbol of wealth and influence. Lined with residences of some of India’s most prominent business families, it frequently appears in global rankings of the world’s most expensive streets. The neighbourhood conveys exclusivity, order and round-the-clock security. However, the experience changes markedly for those navigating it on foot. Pavements […]
Bandra East Skywalk Ready, Awaiting Formal Launch To Ease Commuter Congestion
January 24, 2026: The Bandra East skywalk, built by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is ready for use, promising relief to thousands of daily commuters struggling with congested roads. The Western Railway (WR) has opened access from the 12-metre-wide Churchgate-end foot overbridge (FOB) to the newly constructed skywalk, offering direct connectivity from Bandra station to […]
BMC Floats Rs 100-Crore Tender To Transform Footpaths In Mumbai’s Biggest Walkability Push
November 21, 2025: In a landmark step towards pedestrian-first urban planning, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a Rs 100-crore tender to upgrade or construct 16.55 kilometres of footpaths across 14 major roads. Announced on Thursday, this initiative marks a major policy shift that places walkability at the centre of Mumbai’s road development strategy. […]
Bandra East Skywalk Faces Criticism Over Complex Design, Delay
September 5, 2025: The under-construction skywalk at Bandra East, linking the railway station with the Western Express Highway via the Kalanagar junction, has come under sharp criticism from experts and activists, who have labelled its design convoluted. The new structure, which passes beneath the existing Kalanagar flyover, is over 50 per cent complete and is […]
Foot Overbridge Link To Metro Line 3 Makes Access To Mumbai Airport T2 Faster
August 19, 2025: Reaching Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s (CSMIA) Terminal 2 has become more convenient following the inauguration of a direct foot overbridge linking the terminal with Mumbai Metro’s Line 3. The bridge, which opened on Saturday, is expected to significantly improve last-mile connectivity for air passengers. The newly built steel structure connects the […]
BMC Plans Marine Drive Upgrade To Boost City Walkability
August 7, 2025: In a bid to enhance walkability in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to upgrade the iconic Marine Drive promenade — a UNESCO-nominated heritage precinct. The initiative is part of a broader civic vision to develop a continuous heritage walkway stretching up to Girgaon Chowpatty. Mumbai’s municipal commissioner and […]
Santacruz Footpaths Disappear Amid BMC’s Pothole-Free Push
July 7, 2025: What was meant to smooth Mumbai’s roads has instead roughened the daily commute for pedestrians in Santacruz West. As part of the BMC’s extensive road concreting initiative to make the city pothole-free, critical pedestrian infrastructure—especially footpaths—has been disrupted or removed altogether in several neighbourhoods. In Town Planning Scheme No. 6, which includes […]
Poor Walkability And Footpath Deficits Are A Public Health Concern, Not Just Infrastructure Gaps
Mumbai has recently been ranked among the least walkable cities globally, highlighting deep-rooted civic issues. Rishi Aggarwal, civic expert and founder of the Mumbai Sustainability Centre, discusses the city’s challenges around walkability, road infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and waste management. Aggarwal emphasises that creating pedestrian-friendly cities is a cost-effective way to improve quality of life for […]
Study Reveals Why Mumbai Ranks Among The World’s Least Walkable Cities
A recent global study conducted by Compare the Market has ranked Mumbai among the bottom ten cities worldwide for walkability. Despite offering one of the most affordable public transport systems globally, the city faces significant challenges that restrict pedestrian movement and safety. Mumbai’s public transport fares, at approximately Rs 20, are among the cheapest, second […]
Public Outcry As New Reay Road Bridge Bypasses Pedestrian Path To Station
The newly reconstructed cable-stayed Reay Road Over Bridge (ROB), designed to ease vehicular congestion, has drawn widespread criticism for failing to provide pedestrian access to the adjacent Reay Road railway station. The bridge, which now stands nearly seven feet above the station’s 115-year-old heritage entrance, has rendered the ticket office and platforms virtually unreachable for […]