Chennai and Pimpri Chinchwad, India - Case study
In our eighth expert interview, we delve into the inspiring on-ground street design initiatives happening across India.
Megha Tyagi, Project Manager at Cities Forum, sits down with Aswathy Dilip, Managing Director at ITDP India, for a dynamic discussion on India’s Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) journey.
From groundbreaking NMT policies to transformative projects in Indian cities, Aswathy sheds light on her team’s impactful work, including the implementation of NMT-focused projects in Chennai, a city-wide NMT master plan in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the innovative Healthy Streets program. This insightful conversation highlights the need for inclusive, data-driven street design strategies. It showcases how cities in India are paving the way for safer, healthier, and more accessible urban spaces.
As this is our final unit on walking, listen to the full conversation, take notes, and get ready—as we shift focus to cycling infrastructure in the following unit!
Suggested readings
- Complete Street Framework Toolkit (ITDP India)
- Pune’s Walk and Cycle Analysis
- Assessing the Streets of Pimpri Chinchwad Assessing the Streets of Pimpri Chinchwad
- Streets for People Publication
Data Fundamentals for Sustainable Mobility
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