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AP Cabinet Endorses New Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved a comprehensive policy aimed at improving pedestrian safety and ensuring universal accessibility across the state.
In a recent cabinet meeting, the Andhra Pradesh government formally approved a new policy designed to enhance pedestrian safety and promote universal accessibility throughout the state.
The integrated plan outlines measures such as the installation of well‑marked crosswalks, improved street lighting, curb cuts, ramps, and tactile paving to aid the mobility of differently‑abled and elderly citizens.
Cabinet officials emphasized that the policy will be rolled out through local municipal bodies, with funding earmarked in the upcoming state budget to support infrastructure upgrades and public awareness campaigns.
The move is part of the state’s broader strategy to reduce road accidents and create a more inclusive environment for all residents.
The integrated plan outlines measures such as the installation of well‑marked crosswalks, improved street lighting, curb cuts, ramps, and tactile paving to aid the mobility of differently‑abled and elderly citizens.
Cabinet officials emphasized that the policy will be rolled out through local municipal bodies, with funding earmarked in the upcoming state budget to support infrastructure upgrades and public awareness campaigns.
The move is part of the state’s broader strategy to reduce road accidents and create a more inclusive environment for all residents.