Mumbai Woman Flags City Planning Flaws: Pedestrians Neglected for Car Owners
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News18•23-01-2026, 14:53
Mumbai Woman Flags City Planning Flaws: Pedestrians Neglected for Car Owners
- •A Mumbai woman's viral video highlights the city's flawed urban planning, prioritizing car-centric infrastructure over pedestrian needs.
- •She questions BMC's investment in flyovers and metro for a minority of car owners, while 50% of daily trips are on foot.
- •Despite high pedestrian usage, only 1% of BMC's budget is allocated to walking infrastructure, leading to broken and blocked footpaths.
- •The woman argues Mumbai cannot be car-driven due to high population density, with cars taking up disproportionate space.
- •The video sparked widespread public support, with many Mumbaikars sharing similar frustrations about pedestrian neglect.
Why It Matters: Mumbai's urban planning is criticized for neglecting pedestrians and prioritizing car infrastructure despite high foot traffic.
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