Active Movement

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  • Rising Accidents: Metro cities face increasing accidental deaths and injuries involving pedestrians, cyclists, and vendors due to misuse of service lanes by motor vehicles.
  • Active Mobility Defined: Active mobility involves human-powered transport (walking, cycling, skateboarding) and micro-mobility (e-bikes).
  • Significance:
    • Health: Promotes physical activity, reduces non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
    • Environment: Reduces vehicular emissions, supporting India’s climate goals.
    • Safety: Dedicated infrastructure lowers accident risks, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
    • Economic: Reduces fuel costs and healthcare expenditure.
    • Urban Sustainability: Reduces congestion, noise, and vehicular load.
  • Why it matters: Active mobility addresses urgent needs in urban India, including public health, environment, and urban resilience.
  • Policy Focus: Active mobility is gaining attention with initiatives like the National Transit Oriented Development (NTOD) policy and the Smart Cities
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Mission (SCM)
  • Barriers:
    • Lack of safe infrastructure.
    • Alternative modes of transport.
    • Social perceptions and status associated with cars.
    • Traffic congestion and weak traffic regulations.
  • Global Examples: Netherlands and European Union prioritize active mobility.