Bengaluru, July 2 -- The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched a "Safe Footpath Campaign" from July 1 to 10, covering nearly 1,000 km of road network across the city's five corporations, aimed at clearing encroachments and restoring pedestrian pathways.

As part of the drive, authorities are removing illegal parking on footpaths, shop extensions, kiosks, name boards, chairs and other obstructions that block pedestrian movement. Vehicles parked on footpaths are being towed, while vendors and establishments encroaching on walkways are being issued notices prior to action.

The campaign is being carried out in coordination with municipal officers, police and enforcement teams, following provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection o...