A city-based NGO has come up with an eight-point Pedestrian Manifesto 2024 ahead of the state Assembly elections next month urging all candidates across parties to highlight, adopt and prioritise walking infra in the city.

“In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), walking is the most common mode of transportation, and pedestrians represent the most efficient and eco-friendly way to get around. Pedestrian infrastructure is cheaper to build and maintain compared to other transport modes, yet the city’s walking infrastructure is notably insufficient.