The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP India), has resolved to transform city roads into ‘Healthy Streets’—safe, inclusive, and pedestrian-friendly spaces. A special workshop on the initiative was held on Wednesday at Vanamati Hall.
Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari emphasized that pedestrians should feel safe while walking on city roads. Streets should be free from encroachments, equipped with proper signages, well-designed footpaths, and cycling tracks. He announced that in the coming months, 15–20 kilometers of pedestrian-friendly stretches will be developed across the city, with awareness campaigns and training sessions planned for contractors and workers.
Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindrakumar Singhal highlighted that Nagpur records an average of 348 road fatalities annually, but improved policing has already helped prevent 70 deaths this year. He stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination and public discipline to ensure road safety, suggesting the development of key roads like Ramgiri Road as model ‘Healthy Streets.’
Additional officials underlined the need for scientific road planning, traffic education for school students, and awareness campaigns to encourage safe mobility. ITDP experts presented the ‘Healthy Streets’ concept and shared examples of pedestrian-friendly urban designs.
The initiative aims to create streets that promote walking, cycling, and public health while reducing accidents and improving the overall quality of urban life in Nagpur.
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