Delhi's LG Proposes Pedestrian-Friendly Plans for Connaught Place and Khan Market
LG seeks action plan to make CP, Khan Market pedestrian-friendly
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has requested an action plan to enhance pedestrian access in Connaught Place and Khan Market. This initiative aims to improve civic services and address operational challenges faced by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in these high-traffic areas.
- 01Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu is pushing for pedestrianisation in Connaught Place and Khan Market.
- 02The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been tasked with developing a comprehensive action plan.
- 03Past attempts at pedestrianisation faced resistance from local traders concerned about sales impacts.
- 04The initiative aims to improve civic services and infrastructure in high-footfall areas.
- 05A similar pedestrianisation project in Chandni Chowk has faced maintenance issues since its implementation.
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Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has called for an action plan to make Connaught Place and Khan Market more pedestrian-friendly. This request was made during a review meeting of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), focusing on enhancing civic services and addressing operational challenges. The NDMC has been directed to conduct a study and propose solutions for these iconic commercial areas, which attract significant foot traffic. Previous efforts to pedestrianise Connaught Place have been met with objections from local traders who feared a vehicle ban would negatively impact their sales. The NDMC's new plan will also explore advanced technologies for waste management and encourage community participation in education initiatives. Notably, the pedestrianisation of Chandni Chowk, implemented in 2021, has faced maintenance challenges despite transforming the area into a pedestrian-priority zone.
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The proposed pedestrianisation could enhance accessibility for shoppers and tourists, potentially boosting foot traffic and sales in local businesses if managed well.
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