Citizens audit 6-km stretch of footpath in north Bengaluru

Citizens in north Bengaluru audit a 6-km footpath stretch, identifying obstacles in a community effort to improve walkability.

The 10th Footpath Walk under Project Walkaluru was held on Sunday in the Kodigehalli area, with more than 120 citizens participating to assess the quality of footpaths in the Bengaluru North City Corporation area.

The walk marked the sixth such event in the corporation limits. So far, 40 km of footpaths have been covered in the area, while a total of 78 km has been covered at the city level.

Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda flagged off the programme. Participants included local residents, corporation officials, staff, and walking enthusiasts across different age groups.

The walk began at the Railway Parallel Road junction and covered parts of Sahakar Nagar and Kodigehalli Main Road, a continuous 6-km stretch of footpath.

The participants were asked to walk along the designated route and identify major obstacles that forced pedestrians onto the road. They were also instructed to document and photograph such obstacles. About six to eight minor obstacles were observed along the stretch.