With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls over, there is not much time to lose in a frenetic city. Leaders in the civic body must now address a couple of key issues, although other problems also require solutions.

BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places. Look at manhole and gutter covers. In many places, there are literally cavities on the roads and pavements. See if these can be filled up so that people do not break their limbs walking on these. This is the most basic infrastructure that needs attention immediately.