Bengaluru: In a rare urban civic win for Bengaluru, a 5-km stretch from Koramangala 3rd Block to Sarjapur Road recorded zero garbage black spots, no broken footpaths, and no two-wheelers blocking pedestrian pathways during the second ‘Citizen Walk’ under the Project Walkluru (Walkable Bengaluru) initiative.
The inspection walk was led by Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh, who joined citizens, civic staff, and resident groups for a two-hour survey of pedestrian infrastructure across Koramangala’s arterial inner lanes.
A Surprising Result: “No Garbage, No Encroachment” Zone
A city where overflowing bins and broken sidewalks are common, Koramangala’s performance stood out.
From Koramangala 3rd Block to Sarjapur Road, survey teams observed:
✅ Zero garbage dumping spots — including areas previously known for large black-spot piles
✅ No broken or missing footpath slabs
✅ No two-wheelers parked on walkways
✅ Only three cars illegally parked
✅ Minor construction debris at three points
Officials noted that the area not long ago reported persistent garbage mounds and dumping hotspots, calling the transformation “remarkable and replicable.”
“Walkability isn’t a luxury — it’s a civic right. Bengaluru must become a city where citizens can walk freely, safely, and with dignity,” Commissioner Ramesh said.
ಇದನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ: Zero “blackspots” on 5 km pedestrian path from Koramangala 3rd Block to Sarjapur Road: ಕೋರಮಂಗಲ 3ನೇ ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ನಿಂದ ಸರಜಾಪುರ ರಸ್ತೆವರೆಗಿನ 5 ಕಿಮೀ ಪಾದಚಾರಿ ಹಾದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ “ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ಸ್ಪಾಟ್” ಶೂನ್ಯ: ವಾಕ್ಲೂರು ಯೋಜನೆಗೆ ಶ್ಲಾಘನೆ
The walk saw active participation from prominent local residents, including:
- Arjuna Awardee athlete Reeth Abraham
- Former Accenture India Chairperson Rekha Menon
They joined civic officials and over 40 citizens in assessing the route and cheering improvements.
A City-Wide Mission: 100 km Walkability Audit
The Walkluru drive began on Karnataka Rajyotsava Day (Nov 1) in Shivajinagar. With the Koramangala stretch now covered, the initiative has completed 16 km of footpath audit.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) plans to evaluate 100 km of city roads across all five city corporations, aiming to build safe, continuous walkways and empower pedestrians.
“This is a partnership between government and citizens. Our city becomes walkable only when we protect our paths and hold each other accountable,” Ramesh added.
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