SPTM Footpath Survey in Pune Proposes Simple Solutions for Safer Streets

Pune: A survey of footpaths in Pune was undertaken recently by Save Pune Traffic Movement (SPTM). The survey has highlighted significant issues with footpaths across Pune.

The survey, which covered 24 different footpaths, aimed to assess pedestrian usage and identify problems causing pedestrians to walk on the carriageways instead.

The findings reveal that several footpaths are in disrepair or inadequately designed, leading many pedestrians to walk on the roads, which increases their risk and adds stress to drivers.

Harshad Abhyankar, Director, SPTM, said, "The survey's photographic evidence indicates that in many instances, expanding footpaths by just one meter could accommodate almost all pedestrians without negatively affecting vehicular traffic. This small adjustment could greatly enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic-related stress for drivers."

The footpaths surveyed include:

• F01: Aundh DP Rd, North Edge

• F02: Baner Rd near Icon Tower, SBI

• F03: FC Rd, Western Edge

• F04: Mayur Colony

• F05: JM Rd, Western Edge

• F06: Gulawani Maharaj Rd, Opposite CDSS

• F07: Sinhagad Rd, River Edge, Opposite PL Deshpande Udyan

• F08: Prabhat, North Edge near Irani Cafe

• F09: Sinhagad Rd near PL Deshpande Udyan

• F10: Wakdewadi ST Stand, Near PMPML Stops

• F11: Nagar Rd, Opposite Four Points Sheraton

• F14: Magarpatta Rd, Slip Road Below Flyover

• F15: Market Yard Rd, North Edge

• F16: Bibwewadi Kondhwa, North Edge

• F17: Kondhwa Rd, Near Jyoti Hotel

• F18: Shivarkar Garden, Western Edge near Venus

• F19: Loop Rd near Don Bosco

• F20: Viman Nagar Rd, North Edge

• F21: Nehru Rd, South of 7 Loves

• F22: LC Rd, Western Edge

• F23: Shahu College Rd

• F24: Amrut Ganga near Ganga Bhagyoday

• F25: Bibwewadi Rd near Hotel Roopali

• F26: Kharadi Bypass, Opposite Radisson

For a detailed view of the surveyed locations, refer to the following map: Survey Map.