Andhra Pradesh's Pioneering Pedestrian Safety Policy Targets Safer Footpaths

Andhra Pradesh has created a new plan to make walking safer.

The plan applies to cities, towns and rural areas.

Officials must first inspect footpaths and find dangerous places.

They must repair damaged paths and remove illegal stalls, parked vehicles and other blockages.

Footpaths should be wide, level and usable by wheelchair users.

Special paving and ramps should help people with visual or physical disabilities.

The plan also supports safer crossings and safety equipment on foot overbridges.

People can report problems through a mobile app or website.

Authorities will be judged by how much they reduce accidents and improve footpaths.