Rampant encroachments on footpaths, roads pose a safety threat to pedestrians

Rampant encroachments on footpaths, roads pose a safety threat to pedestrians

Stakeholders express concern over the increasing number of encroachments by shops and kiosks in the city at a meeting of Kanayannur Taluk Vikasana Samithi; problem is acute at Kaloor, Kathrikadavu, Pullepady, Thammanam, and Pallimukku; Mayor promises action based on HC directive

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in The Hindu on the Encroachments by Shops/Kiosks on Kochi Footpaths & Roads - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)

Rampant encroachments pose a safety threat to pedestrians—stakeholders express concern Image Credit: H. VIBHU / The Hindu A shop has fully encroached on the footpath of the GCDA-owned Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road. The increasing number of encroachments on footpaths and roads in Kochi city and its immediate suburbs were the key issues raised at a recent meeting of the Kanayannur Taluk Vikasana Samithi. Stakeholders expressed concern over worsening en…

Changes To Mill Road Being Considered Amid Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Clare County Council is considering changes to one of Ennis’s most trafficked regional roads. Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy has this week asked for options to be examined around extending the footpath on the northern side of Centra on the Mill Road and has described the current situation as “dangerous”. Ennis Municipal District says extending […] The post Changes To Mill Road Being Considered Amid Pedestrian Safety Concerns appeared first…