Archive · 28 May 2025
Hyderabad's Pedestrian Safety Crisis: Lack of Footpaths Increases Risks
Imagine walking on the streets without sidewalks!
In Hyderabad, this is a big problem.
Most of the city doesn't have safe places for people to walk, causing many accidents and injuries.
Many footpaths that do exist are broken or blocked.
Sadly, in 2024, hundreds of pedestrians were killed.
The city is trying to make walking safer by removing obstacles and building new walkways, but there is still work to be done.
Over 60% of Hyderabad lacks footpaths, creating pedestrian safety issues.
Lack of footpaths and pedestrian infrastructure led to 1,032 accidents involving pedestrians in Hyderabad.
400 pedestrian deaths and 775 injuries were recorded in pedestrian-related accidents.
Many footpaths are damaged, encroached upon, and obstructed.
The Hyderabad Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (HUMTA) plans to create seamless pavements.
- Who
- Pedestrians, Municipal Authorities, and Road Safety Experts
- What
- Lack of footpaths and unsafe infrastructure endangering pedestrians.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Inadequate infrastructure and encroachment.
Road Safety Advocates
Municipal Authorities
Footpath Development
Road Safety Advocates
Footpaths prioritize aesthetics over functionality and safety.
Municipal Authorities
Municipal authorities are working to clear obstructions and reclaim walking spaces through Operation ROPE.
- Footpath Coverage
- 36% of the city
- Pedestrian Accidents (2024)
- 1,032
- Pedestrian Deaths (2024)
- 400
- Injuries
- 775
- HUMTA Initiative
- Seamless pavements around Ameerpet, Begumpet, Nampally, and Secunderabad
