Elderly Wait For Skywalk Lifts To Be Repaired

Several of the skywalks in Bangalore are inaccessible to people who need lifts. Elderly people risk their lives by crossing the road instead of taking skywalks because they can’t climb the steep stairs. Devanath, a 60-year-old man said, “Despite being unsafe, I prefer crossing the road, amidst the heavy traffic because climbing up the stairs […]

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Construction materials claim footpaths; pedestrians walk on roads

BBMP officials say they receive few complaints about construction material on footpaths. Construction materials have taken over footpaths in Jayanagar, forcing pedestrians to walk on roads. Many places in Jayanagar, including the pavement outside the Shaffer Memorial Church in South End Circle, have been encroached with construction materials, like cement, gravel and other debris. Footpaths […]

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Motorists take over zebra crossings, pedestrians falter

Motor vehicles continue being indifferent about their congestion on zebra crossings despite regulations. Pedestrians become prone to accidents. Rittik Biswas |October 23, 2020 Kolkata: Pedestrians said they continue to face difficulties in crossing roads due to vehicles stopping on the zebra crossings. In spite of traffic restrictions being imposed, vehicles continue to crowd the crossings […]

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