Shrinking Pedestrian Space in Shillong Raises Safety Concerns

The report from Meghalayamonitor.com highlights a worrying trend in Shillong where the area available for pedestrians is shrinking daily. The article attributes the decline to the rapid increase in motorised vehicles, lack of dedicated sidewalks, and unplanned road widening projects. Residents and local advocacy groups have expressed concerns over safety, citing incidents of pedestrians being forced to share roads with cars and motorcycles. City officials have not yet released a comprehensive plan to address the issue, but the report calls for urgent measures such as constructing pedestrian overpasses and enforcing traffic regulations.