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Karnataka Clears 430 km of Bengaluru Footpaths in Pedestrian Safety Drive
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Karnataka government has removed 430 km of debris and obstructions from Bengaluru’s footpaths as part of a new pedestrian safety initiative.
The Karnataka government announced that it has cleared 430 km of footpaths across Bengaluru, removing piles of construction debris, parked vehicles and other obstructions that had long hindered pedestrian movement.
The clearance is part of a broader pedestrian safety drive aimed at reducing accidents and improving walkability in the city. Municipal officials say the work was carried out by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in coordination with the state’s transport department.
City planners estimate that Bengaluru has more than 400 km of footpaths, many of which were blocked or in disrepair. By restoring these pathways, the government hopes to make walking safer and encourage non‑motorised transport.
Officials also pledged to maintain the cleared routes and to monitor for any future obstructions. The initiative is seen as a key step in the state’s urban development plan.
The move has been welcomed by local residents and civic groups who have long called for better pedestrian infrastructure.
The clearance is part of a broader pedestrian safety drive aimed at reducing accidents and improving walkability in the city. Municipal officials say the work was carried out by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in coordination with the state’s transport department.
City planners estimate that Bengaluru has more than 400 km of footpaths, many of which were blocked or in disrepair. By restoring these pathways, the government hopes to make walking safer and encourage non‑motorised transport.
Officials also pledged to maintain the cleared routes and to monitor for any future obstructions. The initiative is seen as a key step in the state’s urban development plan.
The move has been welcomed by local residents and civic groups who have long called for better pedestrian infrastructure.