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 […]