Friday, February 27, 2009

Hyderbadi Issues and Some "Tryable" Solutions

Issues in Hyderabad that are probably unique and Hyderabadi

Footpaths are dirty because of urination and garbage dumping

--All Government and Transport Officials need become a Pedestrian Once a WEEK.
--Fund Your Walk Ways(A named tile like in a temple) and Pedestrian Crossings
--Dirty Footpaths ( Use the background to get art work done by people and have a competition month after month)

Ideas / Solutions: Footpaths

If Footpaths are made Wider, it could become

An Additional Lane for Motorbike Traffic:

There are many designs available where a motorbike cannot access the footpaths; Make a two small step structure instead of a ramp and also have a railing for the wheelchair person to climb.

A Parking Issues:

Ensure that all Retail Outlets clearly write on a board the parking facility available for the outlet and also a toll free number that gives the public a right to call and complain regarding the parking problem.

A Hawking Zone:

A dialogue needs to be had with the different stakeholders so that the hawkers also understand that the pedestrians need to be protected. In fact the R2W would say that ‘Leave the Hawkers alone for the Time Being’

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