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).
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 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.
