Chennai Corporation to set up pedestrian-friendly crossings to improve road safety

Mitigation of Climate Change
March | 2026

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Chennai Corporation’s plan to introduce pedestrian-friendly crossings is a key step toward improving road safety and advancing sustainable mobility, as safer crossings make walking easier, improve access to public transport and daily destinations, and shift street design from vehicle-centric movement to people-first mobility. The initiative reflects a growing recognition that road safety and walkability must be central to urban transport planning, aligning with ITDP’s work on complete streets, safer school zones, and inclusive street design.