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Footfalls: obstacle course to livable cities

  • 31/08/2009

Footfalls: obstacle course to livable cities

This recent CSE study provides detailed analysis of walking conditions in Indian cities. It indicates that walkability is overlooked and undervalued in  transport planning, and that improved walkability is justified for equity and  efficiency sake. Provides specific recommendations for improving walking  conditions to address a variety of planning objectives.

 

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Report: National urban transport policy 2006 

Report: Road safety in India: challenges and opportunities 

Report: Urban transport: standing committee on urban development (2008-2009) 

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