India, Oct. 12 -- India's urban transformation has long been measured in kilometres of roads, flyovers, expressways and parking spaces. It is again a rational sense has started dominating to revitalising public spaces for walkability. Understanding mobility is the key and the pedestrian has begun to reclaim the street. Without compromising urban aesthetics, a transformation is underway.

The Apex Court had intervened in June this year and recognised the right to walk on a safe, demarcated footpath as a fundamental right. The Supreme Court rightly observed that pedestrian movement must take priority over motorised vehicles. Urban authorities were given directives to provide, maintain and safeguard footpaths. The Supreme Court's judgment ob...