India's Supreme Court Highlights Neglect of Pedestrian Safety in Cities

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India's Supreme Court has drawn attention to the poor state of footpaths and pedestrian infrastructure across the country's cities. Despite being a nation where walking is the most common mode of daily travel, urban planning has largely sidelined the needs of pedestrians. Footpaths in many Indian cities are often broken, encroached upon, or absent altogether, making walking hazardous. The court's intervention signals growing concern over the systemic neglect of pedestrian safety in urban areas.

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