(a) whether there is a need to develop a vigorous pedestrian protection movement and city
walking to be made safe, convenient and accorded some semblance of dignity in Delhi; and
(b) if so, the steps taken or proposed to be taken to promote city walking and set-up pedestrian
enclaves and walking streets?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a): Yes, Sir. There is need to develop vigorous pedestrian protection movement in Delhi.
Though one of the goals of Master Plan of Delhi for transportation is to establish safe pedestrian
movement, the same is yet to be fully achieved.
(b): The implementing agencies like MCD, NDMC and PWD have informed that pedestrian friendly footpaths
with ramp and railing on roads for protection, sub-ways, foot over- bridges, road signages etc. have
been provided wherever necessary subject to availability of land and cooperation of market associations.