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'Motorists don't just park on footpaths but even run over pedestrians'

First part of mid-day's series on vehicles encroaching on Mumbai footpaths resonates with readers, as the clamour to implement city's 'Pedestrians First' policy grows

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Reader Zarine Sinha sent a picture of vehicles parked on the pavement near M A Podar Hospital in Worli

Reader Zarine Sinha sent a picture of vehicles parked on the pavement near M A Podar Hospital in Worli

This paper's campaign against parking on footpaths seems to have struck a chord with Mumbaikars, with several frustrated citizens writing in to pledge their support and point out similar issues in their locality. Among those who have extended their support are Viren Shah, president of the Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association, and Raees Shaikh, corporator from Samajwadi Party.

Yesterday, mid-day launched its 'No walk in the park' campaign with a front-page report on how pavement sin the the Powai-Mulund-Bhandup belt were clogged with haphazardly parked vehicles. The response from readers was overwhelming, with messages and complaints flooding in on email, Twitter and WhatsApp.

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