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.
