50% of all pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru happen on high-traffic density roads where vehicles move at high speeds with minimum obstruction, such as the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which crosses through urban areas with residential complexes, educational institutions, and informal settlements.
The wide travel lanes, signal-free stretches and flyovers, and underpasses on ORR promote high vehicular speeds, which is a major reason for fatalities. Moreover, a lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as footpaths and crossings, forces people to walk on the carriageway, putting them in harm’s way. Vulnerable populations, such as people with disabilities and senior citizens, face enhanced risks.
Number of complaints regarding broken footpaths and demand for new footpaths were higher from outer zones such as Mahadevapura in comparison to inner wards. Most demands came from Bellandur ward in Mahadevpura, an important transit point on the ORR.
Source: MyCityMyBudget Report (February 2021) - Janaagraha
In January 2022, residents of Bellandur stated that despite repeated complaints, the BBMP had not attended to the demands for repairing the condition of pavements in the area. Hence, there is an urgent need to institute more pedestrian friendly infrastructure and speed management initiatives in Bellandur, which are in line with Bengaluru’s Active Mobility plans.
Demands:
Time span of red-light at the signals should be increased to at least 20 seconds
High Raised Pedestrian Crossings should be set up
Pedestrian islands at junctions should be built to provide safe spots while crossing
Solar-powered street lights for safe access
Provision of recycling waste bins to ensure there is no obstruction
Regular monitoring and reporting of citizen grievances
Sign the petition now!
Sources:
Media article on Times of India dated 10 November 2021
Media article on Citizen Matters dated 30 January 2020
Media article on The News Minute dated 22 June 2021
Media article on News Trail dated 30 January 2022
Media article on Deccan Herald dated 10 July 2018
MyCityMyBudget 2020-21 report by Janaagraha dated February 2021
50% of all pedestrian deaths in Bengaluru happen on high-traffic density roads where vehicles move at high speeds with minimum obstruction, such as the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which crosses through urban areas with residential complexes, educational institutions, and informal settlements.
The wide travel lanes, signal-free stretches and flyovers, and underpasses on ORR promote high vehicular speeds, which is a major reason for fatalities. Moreover, a lack of pedestrian infrastructure such as footpaths and crossings, forces people to walk on the carriageway, putting them in harm’s way. Vulnerable populations, such as people with disabilities and senior citizens, face enhanced risks.
Number of complaints regarding broken footpaths and demand for new footpaths were higher from outer zones such as Mahadevapura in comparison to inner wards. Most demands came from Bellandur ward in Mahadevpura, an important transit point on the ORR.
Source: MyCityMyBudget Report (February 2021) - Janaagraha
In January 2022, residents of Bellandur stated that despite repeated complaints, the BBMP had not attended to the demands for repairing the condition of pavements in the area. Hence, there is an urgent need to institute more pedestrian friendly infrastructure and speed management initiatives in Bellandur, which are in line with Bengaluru’s Active Mobility plans.
Demands:
Time span of red-light at the signals should be increased to at least 20 seconds
High Raised Pedestrian Crossings should be set up
Pedestrian islands at junctions should be built to provide safe spots while crossing
Solar-powered street lights for safe access
Provision of recycling waste bins to ensure there is no obstruction
Regular monitoring and reporting of citizen grievances
Sign the petition now!
Sources:
Media article on Times of India dated 10 November 2021
Media article on Citizen Matters dated 30 January 2020
Media article on The News Minute dated 22 June 2021
Media article on News Trail dated 30 January 2022
Media article on Deccan Herald dated 10 July 2018
MyCityMyBudget 2020-21 report by Janaagraha dated February 2021
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